MegaMID 2: A Tour-De-Farce

Carson Lupton, Staff Writer • March 20, 2024

Megamind is an animated film released by Dreamworks in 2010. The movie follows the blue-skinned protagonist Megamind as he grapples with a newfound enemy and must assume the role of a superhero. The original film was met with positive reception, receiving praise for its animation, voice performances, and script, and it has gained a cult following in recent years. So came the announcement of a sequel, Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate. Initial reactions were positive. However, when news came out that Will Ferrell would not be replaying the role of Megamind, and the film was slated to be released straight to the streaming platform Peacock, reactions quickly shifted. However, once the Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate trailer was released, it was met with overwhelmingly negative backlash. The trailer was derided for the poor animation quality, unfunny humor, and terrible voice acting from Megamind by Keith Ferguson. Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate currently sits at 0% on the review site Rotten Tomatoes (Dreamworks’ lowest-rated movie), based on six reviews, alongside a 7% audience score. One of the critic reviews, from Nell Minow of RogerEbert.com, “It is intermittently funny and briefly heartwarming, as though they ran the original through the washing machine a few times, and then faxed it.” The film serves as a pilot for the TV show Megamind Rules!, also released on Peacock.

Will Ferrell, unfortunately, is not part of Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate cast. Image via Wikimedia Commons.

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Carson Lupton, Staff Writer

Carson Lupton is a Senior at La Jolla High, and this is his second year in the newspaper. Some of his hobbies include reading, drawing, and rock climbing, which have helped him have a more creative and well-rounded outlook on article writing. He hopes to accomplish much during his year for the Hi-Tide. Principally, he wants to improve the newspaper in a meaningful and lasting way. Another goal he wants to achieve is to make sure that all of his writing and reporting is the best it can be, by putting in as much work and effort as he can into each article. Finally, Carson Lupton hopes to be able to keep improving his writing skills over the school year and ensure that his articles only increase in readability and engagement.