DreamWorks (Madagascar, Shrek) 3D animated comedy. After super-villain Megamind (Will Ferrell) kills his good-guy nemesis, Metro Man (Brad Pitt), he becomes bored since there is no one left to fight. He creates a new foe, Titan (Jonah Hill), who, instead of using his powers for good, sets out to destroy the world, positioning Megamind to save the day for the first time in his life.
NB: Our reviewer saw the 3D version of this film.
The super-villain is back in business. Hot on the heels of Despicable Me’s Gru comes the blue, bulbous-headed Megamind, wannabe tyrant of Metro City and arch-nemesis of the citizens’ beloved Metroman. Gru and Mega must be related – they’re both a plastic surgeon’s dream, they both think dastardly, and they’re big softies underneath it all.
All serves to highlight that Megamind, whilst a fun watch, is content to follow formula. It isn’t very unique (The Incredibles did superheroes and did it better), but it will play better to a younger, less discerning crowd. Despite a darker tone than one might expect, the humour is too mundane to appeal to adults (the song selections, in particular, are very unimaginative).
But the 3D animation is vibrant and well utilised, a couple of top comedians lend their voices (though Will Ferrell’s just not the same without his face), and the climatic battle is big and loud. Megamind is a moderately amusing experience, if not one of the year’s most memorable animated efforts.
By Andrew Hedley, Flicks.co.nz
This a story told from the perspective of the bad guy and what happens when all he has lived for is gone what is he to do Will Ferrell again his voice is genuis you either love him or hate him a good film great to keep the children busy for a while
This movie was a lot better than I expected it to be. I really enjoyed it and so did my kids. Would recommend this to the young and old alike.
it was a good movie hardly got bored queit long though but other then that very enjoyable
it's a great movie really funny i would rate it more than 5 stars thow
THIS MOVIE WAS SO wow, LIKE Wurld of W4rcr4ft.
An amusing family entertainment and gains some energy from clever dialogue and the fun Will Ferrell has with his character.
By his own admission, Megamind (Will Ferrell) had a “fairly standard childhood”.
Like his plans, Megamind verges on greatness but has flaws. But it’s fun, energetic and at times dazzling. Expect a stronger sequel — unlikely to be ‘darker and grittier’, though.
Good stuff, up to a point, but nothing like the passion and brilliance of The Incredibles or Toy Story.
Fast-paced but not frantic, goofily good-natured and attractively designed for widescreen 3D.
We've been told the NZ release date for this flick is Thursday, 9th Dec 2010.
Release date: December 9th 2010.
We haven't received times for this movie in this location yet. However these are updated as cinemas announce them, so check back soon. Hopefully the lovely cinemas in your location will choose to play it shortly. ~Ed.
