His brain is off the chain.|Oct. 28, 2010|USA|96 Min.|PG
Genre: Action;Animation;Comedy;Family;Science;Fiction
Description: Megamind (2010) is an animated film that follows the story of two lifelong rivals in Metro City, Megamind and Metro Man. Both are orphans sent to Earth from their dying planets but raised in vastly different circumstances. Metro Man grows up to become the city’s beloved superhero, while Megamind becomes his nemesis, executing villainous schemes with the help of his loyal henchman, Minion—a fish-like creature housed in a mechanical gorilla suit.
After yet another elaborate escape from prison, Megamind kidnaps reporter Roxanne Ritchie to lure Metro Man into a trap. At a copper-lined observatory, Metro Man reveals that copper is his only weakness, allowing Megamind to defeat him with a solar-powered death ray. With Metro Man gone, Megamind quickly takes over the city but soon finds that without a rival to challenge him, his life as a villain loses its purpose.
As he prepares to destroy the newly opened Metro Man Museum, Megamind encounters Roxanne inside and disguises himself as Bernard, the museum curator (temporarily dehydrating the real Bernard into a cube). He becomes attracted to Roxanne, and inspired by her, decides to create a new hero to fight. In his lab, he develops a serum from Metro Man’s DNA intended to bestow superpowers, but it accidentally ends up in Hal Stewart, Roxanne’s dimwitted cameraman. Under Megamind’s guidance and through a holographic figure of “Space Dad,” Hal transforms into a superhero, though he mistakenly calls himself “Tighten” instead of “Titan.”
Meanwhile, Megamist continues his charade as Bernard, deepening his bond with Roxanne as they grow closer. The story unfolds with humor and action, exploring themes of identity, purpose, and redemption.
Cast director: Tom McGrath
Cast actor: Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, David Cross, Ben Stiller, Justin Theroux, Jessica Schulte, Tom McGrath, Emily Nordwind
Original name: Megamind