Film

Megamind

Name: Megamind
Genre: Animation, Action, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Released: 2010
Cast: Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, David Cross

Megamind is what happens when a supervillain wins and has no idea what to do next. Will Ferrell voices the blue-domed alien with wounded-genius energy, and the film turns superhero mythology inside out with real wit rather than just parody. It's fast, funny, visually inventive, and surprisingly tender about identity — great for families, but sharp enough for adults who like their cartoons a little subversive.

TMDb rating

7.0

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