A brilliant alien villain finds his true calling when he must save the city from his own heroic creation.
Feel-good and crowd-pleasing, with big broad humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Peacock and The Roku Channel (free).
No surprises for a PG: mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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After Megamind, a highly intelligent alien supervillain, defeats his long-time nemesis Metro Man, Megamind creates a new hero to fight, but must act to save the city when his "creation" becomes an even worse villain than he was.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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