"It can easily be reheated in the microwave of evil!"If Despicable Me was clearly targeting the younger end of the 3D animation market, then Megamind is definitely not one for the kids. The arch script has an almost Austin Powers vibe, skewering the superhero genre neatly with wry subversion of the conventions, many references to other movies (especially the Superman and Spiderman franchises, as well as nods to other big-budget movies) and even playing with the 3D genre itself (juggling with babies!). An above-average voice cast (with truly considered performances from Will Ferrell and Tina Fey in particular) deliver a script that zips along and is more about raising knowing smiles and laughs-out-loud. 3D design is often stunning, and character arcs are unusually satisfying and effective for this type of film. Although it is not up there with the likes of How To Train Your Dragon or Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs, Megamind is solidly and consistently entertaining, but it doesn't really add much to what Pixar's The Incredibles got so right back in 2004.
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