IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users81%
Director: Tom McGrath•Genres: Animation, Action, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Megamind, a supervillain with a penchant for elaborate schemes, finally triumphs over his superhero nemesis, Metro Man. However, without a hero to fight, Megamind finds his life meaningless. He then creates a new hero, Titan, who quickly becomes corrupted and a greater threat than Metro Man ever was. Megamind must then decide if he's destined to be a villain or if he can become the hero the city needs.
Megamind was met with generally positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was praised for its humor, voice acting, animation, and its playful subversion of superhero tropes. While not a massive box office success initially, it gained a strong following through home video and streaming.
Praised for its witty humor and clever take on the superhero genre.
Appreciated for its strong voice cast, particularly Will Ferrell as Megamind.
Noted for its visually appealing animation and fast-paced action sequences.
Google audience: Audiences enjoyed Megamind's humor and its fresh take on familiar superhero stories. Many found the voice acting, especially Will Ferrell's portrayal of the titular character, to be a highlight. The film's visual style and engaging plot were also frequently mentioned as positives.
The character of Metro Man was originally conceived as a parody of Superman, with a slightly different backstory and personality. However, the filmmakers decided to make him more of a classic, beloved hero to create a stronger contrast with Megamind.
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