I know it’s silly to expect a lot from a show like this, but the original Megamind surprised me, and it’s sad that it was followed up with lackluster sequels.
What it's about
After years of being a supervillain, Megamind hopes to inspire the same awe and wonder former nemesis Metro Man once did through facing a legion of villains and being the first superhero influencer.
The take
With an unusual premise, unique characters, and surprising writing, the original 2010 Megamind film had a genuine message all about accepting one’s self, and doing good despite the lack of acceptance, even as a big-headed blue alien. After 14 years, Dreamworks has released the series Megamind Rules! as sequel to the hilarious superhero comedy, naturally dealing with his journey to maintain his hero status, with a new villain to defeat every episode, along with a main plotline of increasing his influence through social media. There could have been a funny thread here, showing how careers have become fodder for content, as well as the contrast between evil habits he once had versus the heroic ideals he hopes to espouse. However, the series pays out in the most generic fashion, without any of the heart or timing the original film had that made it so compelling.
What stands out
The show bemoans the lack of evil originality but… well… the call is coming from inside the house.
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