Review: Megamind
Sometimes, an ensemble cast is able to overcome a rough script. “Megamind” is not one of those times. Tina Fey and Will Ferrel do shine and Brad Pitt is a charming addition to the cast, but perhaps dropping one of them to pay for a script overhaul would have been beneficial. The plot is a comedic offshoot of an old Superman “What if?” What if, the villain finally defeated his seemingly indestructible adversary?
Ferrel and his faithful Minion, voiced by the noteworthy David Cross, grapple with the existential dilemma of being a villain with no adversary. While entertaining, there are other animated superhero films (“The Incredibles,” anyone?) that do a better job of turning the hero complex on its head. This is a solid attempt and Megamind is a fantastic character with humorous moments, especially an extended Marlon Brando impersonation, but the plot runs thin and is too dilapidated and familiar to stay fresh for long. Wait for this utterly average film to drop on Netflix or Redbox.
