#megamind 2: the doom syndicate

[transexualpirate]

megamind can't operate a toaster. megamind can't operate a toaster. you know the super genius that builds giant robots for fun? the guy that extracted alien dna from dandruff and gave someone super powers? the guy that invented the dehydration gun as a kid? yeah. he didn't know the toaster had to be plugged in to work. and when roxanne did it for him he referred to it as sorcery. because he's not only a fucking asshole now he's also stupid and magically forgot everything he knew. what a sequel

[daisilynn]

Pov: Megamind comes to you for advice on how to stop four villains at once, what do you tell him?

[iwasbored777]

Me watching Megamind 2 trailer:

[misterspectacular]

Sign this petition to urge Peacock to greenlight Season 2 of MEGAMIND RULES!

DO IT FOR MEGAMIND!!!

Do it for ADAM LAMBERT!

[thatfilthyanimal]

I waited 13 years for my favorite thing to get new stuff, only for the internet to tear it to shreds before it even came out. BOY do I have a rant for you. Like, 50+ pages of pent up anger, despair, confusion and disgust.

Link, complete with a chapter system: (here)

If there is enough request for an audio version of this I will also consider it, but for now I need it posted and done.

Rude comments will be deleted; I will block you for reasons I explain at the end of the file. You have your own blogs to be sharing your boring opinions on. I will NOT be arguing you on why you think it's okay to harass the writers, artists, and voice actors.

[ladymothball]

I shall begin this by saying, NO SPOILERS PLS I AM IN UK AND HAVENT SEENT HEM YET

also if people can stop being so damn negative about the sequels that’d be great

Like we have waiting 14 years for this. Let us enjoy it

Like, it is a sequel movie and tv series, in what world would it have the same budget as a multi million dollar budget feature film. It doesn’t mean it’s bad

and even if you don’t like it, just don’t watch it lol.

[moxiemitchi]

He's a changed man, and he's ready to reenter society as a solid citizen!

[deeneedsaname]

Megamind Sequel, animation, and the apparently-forgotten era of CGI shows

Alright guys, buckle up, it’s time to talk about Megamind and the sequel/show!

Let’s start with the basics: two new additions to the Megamind world are coming out: a tv show called “Megamind Rules!”, and a sequel movie, Megamind Vs the Doom Syndicate. Obviously, the first thing everyone noticed was the animation quality lacking in comparison to the first movie. Then, people quickly reacted either agreeing or complaining that people were complaining, etc.

Yes. The animation is not as good as the movie, or as good as what people have come to expect from CGI nowadays. This is NOT the fault of the animators, obviously!

But I think we can all temper our reactions by remembering a few key points!

This sequel is not the grand ‘Megamind 2’ people have been dreaming of. Will Ferrell is not voicing Megamind and the animation looks funky, I know. Therefore, we can’t think of this as a movie going to theaters, but a sort of direct-to-tv/direct-to-dvd sequel. Think Cinderella 2, Ice Age Buck Wild, Aladdin 2: The Return of Jafar, etc!

To put the expectations of the Megamind 2 of our dreams on this movie and series is unfair to it. This is the equivalent of a direct-to-DVD disney sequel that you didn’t hear about until I years later and were like ‘wait, there’s a Tarzan 2???’ in the middle of a drug store (that was a shocking day.) Enjoy it for what it is!!

2. The modern CGI animation consumer has been spoiled rotten. Yes, that includes lots of animation enthusiasts! Back in the day, particularly in the 2010s, ‘poorly’ animated TV shows based on a popular movie were pretty common, ESPECIALLY for dreamworks! Meet some of the examples:

Kung-Fu Panda, Legends of Awesomeness

Aliens Versus Monsters

Penguins of Madagascar

This is NOT a knock on those shows, especially on their quality. Personally, I think Penguins of Madagascar had great animation quality, especially in the later seasons. CGI animation for television is a different beast and doesn’t have the same budget as a movie. (Also, Penguins Of Madagascar show was fantastic, 10/10, no notes, INCREDIBLE music changed lives etc etc.)

Nowadays, CGI animated shows have animation quality comparable to movies, including some Dreamworks ones, such as Kung Fu Panda show Paws of Destiny, or Cars on the Road, the really fun cars short series!

3. The good points!! There is a lot to like about this! The Doom Syndicate is actually pretty cool, as they were first mentioned in I believe the art book, a video game, and an original draft of a sequel film (don’t quote me on that)

Not only that, but ROXANNE IS STILL THERE!! This may seem small, but it’s been common in the past for female love interests to be thrown away and replaced, often because a voice actress couldn’t come back (that’s part of why I loved Puss in Boots 2 so much: Kitty Softpaws had her same voice actress and was still an integral part of the plot just like the first movie) Roxanne still being part of the cast and still being with Megamind is not something to take for granted.

4. Is it disappointing that the long-awaited sequel isn’t a full-blown theatrical release? Yes. Is it disappointing that the voices aren’t returning? Also yes. However…

TL;DR - Megamind 2 and the show should be taken for what they are: a 2010s style tv series and a direct to dvd sequel respectively, this is NOT the fault of any animator, and is not necessarily indicative of quality of writing. Enjoy it for what it is!

[philyanthropist]

i have a "few" words about it...

[transexualpirate]

i know that trying to make a second movie as great as the first would immediately doom them to failure but i didn't expect it to be this bad.

[theclassyelfman]

I don't like the Megamind sequel as much as the next guy BUT

look at this guy.

His name is Nighty-Knight. I have a soft spot for bad puns and knights as well as shamelessly edgy characters. Just look at the lil stars and crescent moons on his armour. HE'S EVEN GOT SKULL KNEE-GUARDS COME ON

[ric505]

MEGAMENTE VOLVIO!

[nientedal]

call me crazy but i really think if you haven't actually watched something, loudly hating on it and posting about your massive throbbing disappointment in the tag is pathetic. hilarious bullshit nonsense. form your own opinion instead of just swallowing what's fed to you.

it's not "Megamind 2," it's a show for ages 6 and up. give it some fucking grace or leave it alone if you haven't even had the decency to watch it for yourself.

[rainbow-wolf120]

The new Rayman movie is looking fire bro 🔥 🔥

[iwasbored777]

Bring my woman Roxanne back that's not her

[toptophat]

If you're like me and don't like the new Megamind sequel

Just treat it like "Spy Kids 4" and "The Last Airbender"

It doesn't exist...

No need to claim AI/harass anyone or anything!