Megamind

Megamind

Year: 2010

Runtime: 95 min

Language: Korean

Budget: $130M

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After years of meticulously planning and executing elaborate schemes, the supervillain Megamind unexpectedly defeats his longtime rival, Metro Man. Initially celebrating his victory, Megamind soon finds himself adrift without an enemy, struggling to find purpose. When a new threat arises, endangering the city, Megamind must unexpectedly embrace heroism and use his genius to save the day, challenging his own identity and redefining what it means to be a hero.

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Megamind, portrayed by Will Ferrell, is a highly intelligent alien with a flair for villainy and self-proclaimed charm. As the infamous antagonist in the bustling world of Metro City, he constantly battles his arch-nemesis, Metropolitan’s beloved protector, Metro Man. Their conflict dates back to their childhood, both sent to Earth as infants from their dying worlds, where Metro Man’s fortunate upbringing contrasts sharply with Megamind’s lonely, genius life as an orphan.

On the day a museum is dedicated to Metro Man, Megamind, along with his loyal companion Minion, kidnaps reporter Roxanne Ritchi, played by Tina Fey, to draw out his adversary. In a shocking twist, Metro Man finds himself trapped in a copper-lined room—his only weakness—and seemingly meets his end at the hands of Megamind’s reckless ambition.

Initially elated after his unprecedented victory, Megamind quickly falls into despair, realizing his villainous existence lacks purpose without a hero to challenge him. In an attempt to regain a sense of rivalry, he disguises himself as Bernard, portrayed by Ben Stiller, the museum’s curator. While navigating this new identity, a heartfelt comment from Roxanne ignites an idea: he decides to create a new superhero using a serum derived from Metro Man’s DNA. However, when the serum accidentally lands in the hands of Hal, Roxanne’s cameraman, played by Jonah Hill, Megamind finds himself unwittingly mentoring a new foe named “Titan.”

Juggling the complexities of his romantic feelings for Roxanne while maintaining his guise, Megamind faces jealousy from Titan, who becomes infatuated with Roxanne and resentful of Bernard. With tensions escalating, a chaotic dinner date leads to Megamind’s true identity being revealed, causing Roxanne to angrily break up with him and compounding the chaos when he misplaces his invisible car along with the superhero serum.

As Titan grows increasingly reckless with his newfound powers, Megamind realizes he must confront his creation. However, a misguided attempt to replicate past success with a copper trap fails miserably, exposing him to Titan’s wrath. With the city spiraling into chaos under Titan’s rule, Megamind seeks out Roxanne and persuades her to assist him in locating Metro Man, who, surprisingly, has faked his own demise to pursue a music career instead of heroics.

Determined to stop Titan, Megamind devises a bold plan with help from Minion, who strategically distracts Titan while Megamind masquerades as Metro Man. Even though his ruse is discovered, both he and Roxanne uncover the superhero serum once more, allowing Megamind to reclaim control of the situation and transform Titan back into Hal.

As the dust settles, the city celebrates their new hero. With the public now embracing him, Megamind re-evaluates his destiny, realizing that he is indeed capable of choosing the path of a hero himself. The former Metro Man Museum is rededicated in his honor, and as he embarks on this new chapter, a familiar face, Metro Man, watches in disguise, celebrating Megamind’s transformation.

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