This inventive and original DreamWorks' product felt fresh even though the basic construct is the same old good guy vs. bad guy with a female interest in between.
Synopsis: Metro Man and Megamind arrive on our planet when their planetary system is swallowed by a black hole. While Metro Man is gifted with many superhuman physical abilities that assure his adoration among humans, Megamind seems to be gifted with great intelligence, curiosity, and innocence, which bring him to embrace his darker side in order to prevail over Metro Man, who always seems to steal the show. Metro Man's disappearance from the scene will change things dramatically for both Megamind and the people whose lives they vastly influenced.
The big names taking top billing this time around are Brad Pitt and Will Ferrell. Both do a good job, even though I once again reiterate my point that I don't pay any attention whatsoever to who is voicing a character when I watch an animated movie.
The Bottom Line: given that the story has some very original twists, I'd totally recommend Megamind not only to kids but their parents too. The screenplay is written well enough to be satisfying for all ages and given the studio producing it, the animation itself is very well done.
Grade: 8
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