"Interesting (in a "not what was expected" kind of way) film.

"Megamind" previews played it off as a comedy - turns out it was anything but - even for kids. Waiting with baited breath the entire film for something funny to happen or be said (something OTHER than what we'd seen" ...

"Looks like Hollywood is continuing to figure out that millions of people will pay for wholesome entertainment with no blatant agenda - and bring their kids too. This summer alone Toy Story 3, How to Train Your Dragon, and now Despicable Me are all HUGE box-office hits. So you should expect more of" ...

"your late elementary/early middle school kid will like it. Lots of gross-out humor, avoiding bullies, fighting with siblings - the usual.

If you've read the books or have young one who's done so, don't think the movie is going to light your fire. That's almost always the case in a book-to-movie" ...

"Solid hit as a young family flick, especially since there's been such a lull for some time now.

Obviously young kids enamored with football will love it, but those who are fond of dance/ballet will also have plenty to like. And yet, this movie is not about either football or ballet!

While nobo" ...

"Several questions will be answered by watching this movie:

Can a ridiculously spoiled, uncaring trust-baby, driftwood twenty-something, devoid of substance, looking for "fun" bachelor discover that (his) life really isn't about him at all?

Can a clever, overtly demanding, terminally ill kid fi" ...