MEGAMIND Review

I saw the Dreamworks 2010 movie MEGAMIND on the 11th December 2010 with my close friends, Megan and Georgina (Yes! Most of my friends are girls :L)

Although my last review was quite bitchy (well, it WAS part one of the finale to the Harry Potter phenomenon, so I was allowed to be harsh) this one is going to be much more toned down and less analytical- mainly because I can't be arsed to go into that much detail.

MEGAMIND was awesome! Even after releasing such classics as Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and Monsters Vs Aliens (to name but a few) Dreamworks still produces to it's high expectations. With both child and adult humor included, MEGAMIND is one of the best family films of the year- talking a close 2nd place next to Toy Story 3.

The film follows the story of the criminal mastermind: Megamind (Will Ferrell) and his constant attempts to defeat his arch nemesis (since childhood) MetroMan (Brad Pitt)! After he finally defeats him though, he gets everything he wanted: fame, fortune and power. But after a while, he gets bored. So, in order to have a new 'nemesis' he convinces Hal (Jonah Hill), a local TV camera man who recorded Megamind's famous triumph, to become the new superhero in town - Titan - giving him the chance to impress the girl of his dreams, Roxanne (Tina Fey). But not all goes according to plan........

I won't go into anymore details because I'll ruin the film. But I will say that it was a very entertaining film with an amazing on going storyline that twisted and turned more times than you could of ever expect! But the star of the show must be Minion (David Cross), Megamind's loyal pet alien-fish thing. With the best lines, gags and crazy banter between him and Megamind throughout the film, Minion is definitely a 'supporting-character' that will go down in history.

However, as good as this film was, I would recommend waiting for it to be released on DVD, because I'd rather spend £10 or less and see it as many times as i wanted, then £6.50 (or whatever the price has gone up to because of this damn 'credit-crunch' c**p) and see it once. Although, that might just be because I am unemployed and don't have any money to spend!!!! :D Hahaa!

Overall, Megamind has set a new level of expectations for Dreamworks films. With a clever storyline to match a very clever main character, Megamind has captured textures such as scales, buildings and fur beautifully and is definitely a film worth watching! :)