What’s It About
The story will follow Megamind as he traverses life as a hero, takes on a young crime-fighting apprentice, and fights the new evil: his former group, the Doom Syndicate.
MOVIESinMO REVIEW
The sequel to the 2010 animated hit Megamind picks up just two days after the first film’s events, placing us back in the vibrant but troubled Metro City. Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate reintroduces us to the villain-turned-hero, Megamind, voiced this time by Keith Ferguson, as he grapples with his newfound identity as the city’s protector. The premise: a reformed arch-villain struggles with the expectations of heroism and faces skepticism from his former adversaries and the city he vows to protect. However, the execution falls disappointingly short of its potential. The film struggles from the outset, lacking the charm and smarts of the first film. The original voice cast did not return, and it is incredibly noticeable. Despite Ferguson’s best efforts to embody the main character, his enthusiastic performance does not capture the unique blend of humor and heart Ferrell brought to the role. The chemistry between characters is horrible here, with interactions between Megamind and his fishy sidekick, now voiced by Josh Brener, lacking the dynamic spark that previously entertained audiences. Megamind’s relationship with Roxanne Ritchi, now voiced by Laura Post, also suffers, with the intriguing dynamic explored in the first film giving way to a lackluster portrayal missing all of its emotional depth. The movie introduces the Doom Syndicate, a group of villains whose blandness and lack of originality are the film’s major downfall. Their motivations are as uninspired as their character designs, which look like imperfect copies of better-known superheroes and villains from other franchises. The film’s attempt to inject humor through their stupidity and internal disagreements only highlights their lack of depth and creativity. In summary, “Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate” fails to capture the essence of what made the original film a cult favorite. Despite its promising setup and the return of beloved characters, it delivers a lackluster sequel that neither entertains nor enriches the Megamind universe. With a disjointed plot, underwhelming villainy, and a voice cast unable to recapture the magic of the original, the film stands as a stark reminder of the challenges inherent in creating a sequel that lives up to the expectations set by its predecessor. Fans of the original and newcomers alike would be off if they skipped this and waited a week for Dreamwork’s fourth Kung Fu Panda.
OUR RATING – A DOOMED 3