This is the third 3D movie I've seen in a row, and I wasn't really looking forward to it as I struggled to free my glasses from industrial-strength plastic envelopes. Why are 3-D glasses so safely packaged and look like hostility to consumers? However, when I put my glasses around, I was happy to see that 3D images were acceptable. As usual, the process was too dim, but it was put to good use and proved once again that animation was better suited to 3D effects than live action.
I had just re-watched Superman (1978) and felt at home feel the beginning of my "Megamind", where a bright blue alien recounted his childhood. He was born on a distant planet, and he was loaded into a rocket ship and flew to Earth, just like Iron Man. On the way, he meets his lifelong rival, a golden boy who has landed on Earth and in the circle of wealth. Unfortunately, this blue child is held in prison and raised by cold criminals.
As they grew, these two men were destined to play important roles in the nearby city, known as Megamind (Megamind's Voice) and MetroMan (Brad Pitt). We may recall that Superman was given his name by Roxanne Ritchi, where the story of two superheroes was covered by a television reporter named Lois Lane. Jonah Hill-like' photographer, Hal (Jona Hill, looks more Roxanne), later turned into a third super-giant.
The installation is bright and fun, even though it does recycle from some of the recent animated landmarks, such as Super Superman and its super villain and Despicable Me. "Megamind" even mentions Megamind's "little assistant" (David Cross), a nod to the mean Gru Minions. I love Megamind's conclusion that after being bullied as a kid, he would also be a villain if he couldn't get praised for doing anything.
It's no secret that heroes need a villain, and the Big Bad gets some fun by stripping Megader's subway people of fun. In the absence of an opponent, he loses his passion for evil and is actually a clone of the Titans to heal his loneliness. Of course, it's all done through a lot of farce and sensational action, in a group made entirely of supermots, plus Roxanne, prison guards, and cheering for thousands of anonymous humans.
Margot Kidder and Lois Lane did a dynamic job, and I was reminded of "Superman" and Tina Fey's brave, fearless Tina Fey. This time, Roxanne wasn't conquered by anyone, also because these were aliens after all.
"Megamind" is a fun home entertainment that gets some energy from clever conversations, and Will Ferrell and his character have fun too. I like the way he pronounces it, like "city," like "rhythmic city." If it is not necessary, 3d works well. Nothing in the movie really benefits from it, and if you can find it in two dimensions, that's the best option. Save money and take a look at the bright colors.