Today marks the arrival of an animated favorite on Netflix, which has been eagerly anticipated by its fans for some time.
While animated films are now quite common, this wasn’t always the norm.
After the success of the Shrek and Ice Age series, audiences began to recognize that animated comedies could offer a refreshing alternative to Disney’s offerings, which are also highly acclaimed.
However, during the 2010s, a particular release went largely unnoticed, and since then, its loyal fans have been trying to bring it to the forefront.
Even if you’ve never seen the film, you’ve likely encountered some of the memes it has inspired, making now an ideal moment to experience it for yourself.
The movie in question is DreamWorks’ Megamind.
Boasting a star-studded cast, the film features Jonah Hill, Brad Pitt, Will Ferrell, and Tina Fey, all delivering outstanding performances.
The plot revolves around a supervillain, Megamind, who, after defeating his long-time rival, the heroic Metro Man, must navigate life without his usual adversary.
While the story may be a bit unconventional, it excels in both execution and presentation.
Fans have consistently praised the film’s brilliance, urging others to add it to their must-watch list.
One fan expressed on Reddit: “I think Megamind is still severely underappreciated. Many people probably thought it was some “Incredibles Wannabe” or something when it clearly wasn’t.”
Another fan concurred, noting: “It’s disgustingly underrated and got hugely overshadowed by Despicable Me. It’s one of my favorite films ever. OP, you are 100% correct. High fives.”
Another enthusiastic fan shared: “Megamind is in my top five favorite feel-good movies. If I feel like s***… Megamind will turn it around. It’s so funny and cute.”
A devoted fan took to Reddit to detail the reasons behind the film’s brilliance.
They explained: “I forgot how absolutely brilliant, maybe even perfect, this movie is. Why is that? Let me break it down:
“The casting is perfect. The concept is genius. The plot upholds the brilliance of the concept. [There is] an exceptional villain. The movie is always funny. From start to finish, I was laughing.”
“I’m sure there’s more stuff I’m forgetting but whatever, this movie is a gem.”