Fun and frantic sendup of cartoon villains & heroes: SUPERMAN meets THE INCREDIBLES

Rating: 8/10 (4 December 2010)

MEGAMIND (2010) *** (Voices of: Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, David Cross, Justin Theroux, Ben Stiller, JK Simmons) Fun and frenetic send-up of cartoon superheroes & villains with titular baddie (voiced with gonzo glee by Ferrell), a blue-skinned, chrome-domed alien from another universe attempting to make sense of his well-being when his arch nemesis Metro Man (Pitt) is finally vanquished allowing the supervillain his day of glory (or is it?) Archly humorous thanks to a well thought of screenplay by Alan J. Schoolcraft & Brent Simons) and imaginative verve by director Tom McGrath) suggesting a blend of "Superman" and "The Incredibles" ; the 3-D by the way is passable but not entirely necessary thanks to the vibrant production design by the animators.