
Megamind
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.
- Director:
- Tom McGrath ('Madagascar', 'Madagascar 2')
- Writer:
- Alan J. SchoolcraftBrent Simons
- Cast:
- Will FerrellBrad PittTina FeyJonah Hill
Reviews & comments
MegaBland
The idea of a Superman pastiche would make for a fun movie and appeal to adults too in the hands of PIXAR - whose MONSTERS INC, UP and WALL-E work on several levels. But this is typical DREAMWORKS fare - a neat idea (eg. Panda + Kung Fu = $$$) - given a flimsy script, a good voice cast and a cool trailer and... that's all folks! Will Ferrell is fun but...

Variety
pressThis latest DreamWorks toon, while not without its moments of wit and emotion, comes off as a derivative wisecracking machine rather than a feat of sustained imagination.

Total Film
pressLike Monsters Vs. Aliens, a retro-stylised fantasy-satire that balances knowingness with affection, winning kids and olds over in the process. Wry, spry and very funny.

The New York Times
pressVisually Megamind is immaculately sleek and gracefully enhanced by 3-D

The Guardian
pressGood stuff, up to a point, but nothing like the passion and brilliance of The Incredibles or Toy Story.

Roger Ebert
pressAn amusing family entertainment and gains some energy from clever dialogue and the fun Will Ferrell has with his character.

Hollywood Reporter
pressFast-paced but not frantic, goofily good-natured and attractively designed for widescreen 3D.

Empire Magazine
pressLike 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.

Christchurch Press
pressBy his own admission, Megamind (Will Ferrell) had a “fairly standard childhood”.

Variety
pressThis latest DreamWorks toon, while not without its moments of wit and emotion, comes off as a derivative wisecracking machine rather than a feat of sustained imagination.

Total Film
pressLike Monsters Vs. Aliens, a retro-stylised fantasy-satire that balances knowingness with affection, winning kids and olds over in the process. Wry, spry and very funny.

The New York Times
pressVisually Megamind is immaculately sleek and gracefully enhanced by 3-D

The Guardian
pressGood stuff, up to a point, but nothing like the passion and brilliance of The Incredibles or Toy Story.

Roger Ebert
pressAn amusing family entertainment and gains some energy from clever dialogue and the fun Will Ferrell has with his character.

Hollywood Reporter
pressFast-paced but not frantic, goofily good-natured and attractively designed for widescreen 3D.

Empire Magazine
pressLike 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.

Christchurch Press
pressBy his own admission, Megamind (Will Ferrell) had a “fairly standard childhood”.
MegaBland
The idea of a Superman pastiche would make for a fun movie and appeal to adults too in the hands of PIXAR - whose MONSTERS INC, UP and WALL-E work on several levels. But this is typical DREAMWORKS fare - a neat idea (eg. Panda + Kung Fu = $$$) - given a flimsy script, a good voice cast and a cool trailer and... that's all folks! Will Ferrell is fun but...
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