DreamWorks’ Megamind, which features the pairing of former SNL stars Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, along with Brad Pitt, turns the traditional superhero genre on its head and inspires us to follow our hearts and choose our destinies.
The lives of Megamind (Will Ferrell) and Metro Man (Brad Pitt), like yin and yang, have been intertwined since they were babies. Hailing from two planets that were on the verge of being consumed, Megamind’s and Metro Man’s parents send them off in space pods. By virtue of destiny, they end up in strikingly different households. Metro Man fortuitously lands in an opulent mansion, while Megamind lands in Metro City’s prison, where he is raised by convicts.
From an early age, the boys become natural adversaries. The beloved and perfectly quaffed Metro Man steals the spotlight, leaving the primary-color-hued Megamind alone in the corner. Early in his adolescence, Megamind resolves to be the “baddest bad guy” he can be—which, it turns out, isn’t all that bad since most of his ploys fail.
The lives of Megamind (Will Ferrell) and Metro Man (Brad Pitt), like yin and yang, have been intertwined since they were babies. Hailing from two planets that were on the verge of being consumed, Megamind’s and Metro Man’s parents send them off in space pods. By virtue of destiny, they end up in strikingly different households. Metro Man fortuitously lands in an opulent mansion, while Megamind lands in Metro City’s prison, where he is raised by convicts.
From an early age, the boys become natural adversaries. The beloved and perfectly quaffed Metro Man steals the spotlight, leaving the primary-color-hued Megamind alone in the corner. Early in his adolescence, Megamind resolves to be the “baddest bad guy” he can be—which, it turns out, isn’t all that bad since most of his ploys fail.
That is, until the day he actually succeeds in destroying his lifelong archenemy. This triumph initially causes him great happiness and pride, as he caters to the human vices of greed (stealing cash from banks and the Mona Lisa from the Louvre), reckless behavior (destroying city buildings and cars), and other manners of self- aggrandizement.
But the initial exhilaration wears off quickly as Megamind becomes bored. He decides to create a new superhero to battle against—Tighten, voiced by the supertalented and quirky Jonah Hill. Yet Tighten becomes an even bigger villain than Megamind, who is now forced to choose between good and evil. Will nurture win out, or will nature triumph?
The film explores a number of classic moral themes—such as the power of love in inspiring positive change, and being courageous enough to transcend your environment to follow your dreams.
But the initial exhilaration wears off quickly as Megamind becomes bored. He decides to create a new superhero to battle against—Tighten, voiced by the supertalented and quirky Jonah Hill. Yet Tighten becomes an even bigger villain than Megamind, who is now forced to choose between good and evil. Will nurture win out, or will nature triumph?
The film explores a number of classic moral themes—such as the power of love in inspiring positive change, and being courageous enough to transcend your environment to follow your dreams.
The all-star cast also features the effervescent Tina Fey (as Megamind’s and Tighten’s love interest Roxie Ritchi) and David Cross (as Minion, Megamind’s loyal sidekick). Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer also lends his talent in creating an all-original musical score.
Not just kids’ fare, Megamind is a thoroughly fun, entertaining, and surprising ride. It combines heart, life lessons, and rib-cracking laughter! Definitely one of the best films this year, for adults and children alike.
[etRating value=“ 4”]
Not just kids’ fare, Megamind is a thoroughly fun, entertaining, and surprising ride. It combines heart, life lessons, and rib-cracking laughter! Definitely one of the best films this year, for adults and children alike.
[etRating value=“ 4”]
