Megamind [PG]

Megamind is the most brilliant super villain around… and the least successful. For many years he has tried, and epically failed, to conquer Metro City, each time being thwarted by the city’s superhero, Metro Man. However, this all changes when Megamind actually defeats the great hero completely by accident. Suddenly realising that a super villain needs a superhero to battle with, Megamind creates a new superhero for the city. But, like all his previous evil plans, this one takes a downward turn and in an amazing display of role reversal, could it be the super villain who saves the day? 

This was a great film. I thoroughly enjoyed it. After a long and tiresome two days and one night at work, I just wanted something short, fun, light, and easy to follow whilst I slowly poison myself with alcohol. Megamind was just that: the perfect quiet-night-in-with-a-bottle-of-wine movie. I loved it! 

Megamind is the most brilliant super villain around… and the least successful. For many years he has tried, and epically failed, to conquer Metro City, each time being thwarted by the city’s superhero, Metro Man. However, this continuous routine changes when, in an amazing turn of events, Megamind actually defeats Metro Man… completely by accident. Suddenly realising that a super villain needs a superhero to battle with, Megamind decides to create a new superhero for the city. But, as with all his previous plans, this is doomed from the start and, in an amazing display of role reversal, could it be the super villain that saves the day? 

This film is armed with everything that makes for a good family movie. Like Shrek or Shark Tale, the movie is filled with memorable characters, bright colours, good animation, and a very clever and funny script. But I think it’s the basic story that makes this film different. I mean, I cannot recall another movie that shows a better display of role reversal and it’s really nice to see the villains (who have always been my favourite characters) have their time in the spotlight, come out on top, all that jazz. 

Not to mention that this movie has a totally wicked soundtrack! Featuring songs from AC/DC, Michael Jackson, and (of course, how could you not?) the song Bad to the Bone, my brother and I were completely rocking out whilst watching this. Awesome! 

Featuring the voice talents of Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, Brad Pitt, David Cross, Justin Theroux, and Ben Stiller, Megamind was a great family film filled with action, inventions, romance, super powers, dastardly plans, and one of the most epic superhero-super villain battles at the end. I loved it from start to finish!