Can bad guys turn good? Are heroes made, not born? Can a villain grow into a hero? Good questions. Meaningful questions. Topical questions.
Megamind maybe an animation film, meant to please kids with its wonderful imagery. But behind all the artistry, there are important philosophical and ethical debates. And the fact that they are conducted in a humorous and breezy manner only adds value to the film.
Megamind is one of the cutest villains in contemporary cinema. With his bulbous blue head and his delightful one-liners, he is a swashbuckling hero, even when he is bad. But when he reluctantly turns good, he is even better. “I am not supposed to save the day. I am not supposed to walk off into the sunset. I am not supposed to get the girl. I am the bad guy”, he plaintively cries when positive stuff begins to happen in his blackguard life.
The city starts looking up at him as a hero and feisty Roxanne begins to fall for him. And before he knows it, he is stepping into the shoes of Metro Man who seems to be too bored of playing good guy, over and again.
The animation is great and so are the voice-overs. If Brad Pitt plays a bored Metro Man with lazy charm, then Will Ferrell is excellent as Megamind. He deserves a special mention for his take on Marlon Brando which almost brings the house down. A fun film that should not be missed, Megamind does make for a Merry Christmas.
