# Megamind (2010)

> A bored super-villain is forced to become Metro City's unlikely champion when his attempt to create a new nemesis unleashes a genuine threat.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/23916

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Animation, Action, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
- Director: Tom McGrath
- Cast: Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, David Cross, Ben Stiller, Justin Theroux, Jessica Schulte
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1001526/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, energetic, family movie night, superhero marathon

## Synopsis

A super-villain discovers that saving the world can be more thrilling than destroying it.

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