Why Megamind is Humanity's Greatest Achievement

[@Davidsmith-go9oz]

People often compare this movie to despicable me. There is no comparison. This movie is far superior in every way. So much attention to detail I love it!

[@larsgeerlings2407]

Despicable Me was a good movie alright. Just not a super one.

[@theavootar]

Idc care how people hate despicable me and love megamind. Minions have the dumb kids humor just like the rabbids did. I do not care for the fact that it's cool to hate minions and like megamind.

[@trymeonforsize9343]

theoctopian personally I really liked the father concept in Despicable Me. The whole "Villain was actually a good guy" trope is what makes ppl compare them. I just dont think they compare in value. Both are good films, but Megamind is leagues better.

[@theavootar]

@@trymeonforsize9343 I used to kinda like them for there voices and little skits. I never realised how much people love to hate them. They're a little charming. It's stupid to hate them because your mom makes memes on them on Facebook. Like you care about Facebook? Now that megamind back in the internet renaissance, I now see so many people make it their b opportunity to hate on despicable because they came out close to each other because the franchise is big. Thats fine but I dont like how now megamind being appreciated now, everyone's acting like despicable me never had any good qualities.

[@theavootar]

You may or may not like them, but their designs are iconic and a staple of the entire 2010s decade.

[@wtwarrior7698]

"the religious experience people have the balls to call a movie" Single best line i have ever heard on a review

[@aak1800]

For the last two days I've just been consuming video essays and cinematic reviews of this movie with no clear motivation other than its a great movie. I must admit, this is hands down by far the best review/video I've seen. keep it up king

[@emilioperez6888]

Scharfrillas Productions video is great too. Watch it if you haven’t yet.

[@lepooter1365]

Omfg same here

[@caramelbloom8341]

I would say, check out schafrillas productions, not because this isn't an amazing review, but because schafrillas is good too (I'm not going to say which is better because I honestly can't decide)

[@charlesgline519]

Same

[@jesusvera7941]

you all too eh? this make us some kind of virtual brothers? or something like that?

[@elipoole8264]

this video is extremely underrated, as well as the absolute masterpiece that is megamind

[@Channel-dy4vm]

I Agree man

[@elderesw]

Another great video is one by shraffillas productions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mV6VhZ2jZ7Jlmck

[@xavstersiseverywhere5090]

That one dislike was from Hal

[@norwoodreaper4932]

*ITS TITAN! NOT HAL!*

[@thenatron6136]

@@norwoodreaper4932 *Tighten

[@shensimol3755]

Bruh, this man's voice. My goodness. It's like butter.

[@joymoding]

Thank god it sounds good to other people. When I listen back to audio of myself I sound like a child

[@Eletric7]

@@joymoding I heard it’s because our skull (being a solid) transfers the sound of our voices in a way that makes our voices sound deeper to ourselves.

[@joymoding]

@@Eletric7 Yeah, sound conduction through bone lets us hear the bassier frequencies in our voice better than other people can, but recordings also sound worse than you do in real life because cheap microphones you often record your voice on have trouble recording lower frequencies, making your voice seem tinnier and more childlike than it actually is. So your voice doesn't sound as good as how *you* hear it, but at least it doesn't sound as *bad* as it does in recordings

[@Eletric7]

@@joymoding Thanks!

[@AJ-fn3ug]

@@joymoding mine is better

[@joshualally2883]

Also if you think about it "music man" was born because metroman was fed up of doing the same shtick over and over. He choose music because 1 his powers doesn't help him, 2 he wasn't handed it on a silver plater and 3 its something to get better at. Its a goal to work towards, something he's bad at.

[@ununun9995]

4. The main inspiration for his design is Elvis Presley

[@SunshowerWonderlab]

5: MUUUUUUUUUUSIC MAAAAN

[@-TacoMan-]

6. He has eyes that can see right through lead.

[@ChildOfMan143]

7. markiplier

[@Eletric7]

I love seeing someone way smarter than me explain things that I never noticed about a movie, after rewatching the movie 3 times myself. The dent in the building. _You noticed that!_

[@joymoding]

Well, as much as I love a good ego stroke I have something I must confess. I didn't originally notice the dent. I learned about it from the old Cinemawins video, but remembering that made me keep an eye open for all the other continuity-related stuff, so at least some of my video isn't stolen, lol.

[@Eletric7]

@@joymoding It doesn’t matter, since every part of this video is so… smart! I’m so used to the internet being filled with dumb people. But you? No, you share your deep philosophy and understanding. I love it!

[@zero_6630]

I've seen Megamind thousand times, but didn't notice some moments you were talking about (like grabbing a shirt with a buzz saw) and I didn't realize some ideas. Thank you very much for this video!

[@damdog74]

Same

[@existant1]

My IQ has increased by 500 after watching this video

[@AenimaToolhead]

When i worked in the electronics at Walmart, this movie played in it for years. I've seen this movie literally hundreds of time. But I never got sick of it.

[@JoahTheThread5ive]

"Discount Despicable Me" -CinemaSins. The dumbest thing anyone has ever said in the history of ever.

[@stella7530]

Now that i rewatch megamind, i realized that most of my fashion style now was highly based/inspired by him. I just didn’t notice it till recent years lol

[@LittleGiant11037]

That’s amazing haha. He is a fashion icon, let’s be real.

[@TFmoviesss]

bro cant wait for the black momba comes out

[@TempoTronica]

This is the most perfect balance between shitpost and serious media analysts I've ever seen.

[@emotionalsociopath7279]

this analysis was an absolute joy to sit through, wonderful job, i'd love for you to make one on shrek too

[@joymoding]

Maybe, just depends on if I obsessively philosophize over shrek for a month. It'll probably happen sometime

[@theroyalsus8856]

The part where u name off the iconic characters got me lmao love it

[@joymoding]

Good username

[@zackkarma7760]

I think you forgot to mention how megamind was modeled after Alice Cooper and metroman was modeled after elvis

[@eduardomunhoz1581]

megamind is my favorite animated movie and I'm so glad people are starting to realise how good it is

[@cole-s9g]

I'm also the Intellectual dweeb dating Roxanne, and we were smooching up a storm MWAH MWAH MWAH.

[@EthanMastercrafter]

The amount of quality put into this video for a channel that's relatively small is outstanding! This helped me see this movie in a light that i though i already knew and im glad i got to see it like this

[@nimble_bimble]

Imagine my disappointment when I realized this is the only video of it's kind on this channel. I want more!

[@joymoding]

(watch the superman one, plus there are more in the works)

[@alexislovesmanga]

When he called Megamind a religious experience rather than just a movie.

[@theavootar]

...

[@ernapanaguiton3306]

Literally watched Megamind to see the snotty boy glow up meme scene but realized it was so good

[@omniscientomnipresent5500]

Definitely an masterpiece. You could say the screenwriters had... Megaminds !!

[@juusha]

this content from as small a channel as you seem to be deserves so much more recognition

[@The4DPotato]

I’ve been binging megamind videos recently, and so far this is my favourite one.

[@laurastanish8610]

this is the only video essay i have ever seen that actually encapsulates how i feel about this film

[@Kathrynerius]

This is your monthly reminder that Megamind is a cinematic masterpiece.

[@mialikestomakestuff]

Something I just noticed: Megamind and Metroman are completely colors. (In other words, their main colors are opposing on the color wheel). Yellow is complementary to blue, and black to white. I just thought that was an interesting and often cool things to include in movies! Because the only other superhero example I can think of with completely colors are Thor and Loki. (Red/Green and Silver/Gold).

[@theavootar]

"Post-Irony And Transcendence Into The Perfect Movie" what were learning now!

[@mudawott]

1. Your voice is fantastic. I could fall asleep to this. 2. Holy shit there are something I hadn't noticed after watching this movie five times. That dent. Just wow. I have only been able to find one 'mistake' in the entire movie and its during the climax. Disguised Minion has green eyes (He should have brown). This is likely done to not give away the twist but it is an odd bit of continuity. The only reason this is even worth noting though is because the movie is so filled with neat details that didn't necessarily need to be included that you are alwayd looking for new things. It's so visually appealing that its almost never a bad choice to watch it. 3. Yeah the writing is just perfect. Every line said by every character oozes fantastic characterisation. You can extrapolate so much from just a line. For example, the 2 lines we get from Metro Mans parents help explain why he is such a show boat, and why he craves the attention being a hero grants him. It also sets up another contrast and parallel to Megamind. Both try really hard to be liked through the movie. Metro Man becomes a hero even though his heart isnt in it and Megamind seems to give up after school, but as soon as someone shows him kindness he really wants to be better and liked. The contrast is, the prisoners at the start of the movie are shown trying to teach him and take care of him vs Metro Man's parents who see him as a commodity. AND YOU ALREADY MAKE THAT POINT. Idk I love the writing in this movie. Also the Lesbian and the Twink sounds like an amazing movie about bearding

[@joymoding]

I love comments like this, and there's so much effort I feel like I need to respond point by point. 1. Hm. I've never really thought of my voice as relaxing. People have told me they like it when I narrate stuff but I've only ever heard myself as "not horrible to listen back to myself (most of the time)". So that's a new compliment. Thanks 2. I like continuity, and I think most people like continuity because of why I like it, it's just that they haven't put much thought into why. I don't think it's the continuity itself, but rather it's the fact that there IS such continuity shows how much time and effort and, love, really, was put into this movie. Anyone can make a mistake, but people who *care* about them can (usually) find them. The fact that this movie has such excruciating attention to detail makes me love it all the more since you can physically SEE the effort that was put into all aspects of the film. 3. I mean, you explained it pretty well yourself, the writing is so meticulous, while so concise. Even though there aren't mountains of dialogue of exposition or drama, you still get so much from what is there. I think that's a sign of masterful writing. Not just that you can tell your story well, but you can tell it *simply*. So simply that children can perfectly understand it, and adults on the internet can gush over it ten years after the fact. Also the bearding thing made me laugh

[@mudawott]

@@joymoding It truly is just such a good movie. And its so obvious that everyone involved was enjoying themselves. The animators deserve so much credit. I also find it fun to justify the "mistake" in universe. I its completely possible minion is using an improved new watch that hides eye colour (since we only see one for most of the movie). While Megamind uses the old one since his face isnt being blown up by the brain bots. Also just that entire climax where Minion emulates Megamind perfectly and Megamind emulates Metroman perfectly is such a good piece of characterisation. Like theee characters have to know eachother pretty well to act so believably.

[@rapid2410]

This movie needs a sequel

[@GEBNP]

The same thing you said about dissatisfaction is also a call back to superman 2 and general zod

[@george60m38]

Damn I was expecting hundreds of thousands of likes. Very underrated for a video of such quality.

[@Lanai50]

In tears man. Discovered my new favorite video discussing one of my favorite movies

[@KrzyGirl]

This video was absolutely amazing. You crafted it almost as well as the movie itself. There are so many reviews popping up recently but this has got to be one of my favorites. Thank you!

[@emberpowertcg7692]

it's iconic so damn iconic kinda sad that DM got a trilogy but this didn't even get a sequel despite this, glad this remains one of my favorite animated films

[@joymoding]

I'm kind of conflicted if I want a sequel, because yay, more Megamind, but on the other hand, once you've achieved perfection, you can only stagnate or go downhill, so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@emberpowertcg7692]

@@joymoding yeah true I guess, not a bad call if you don't want to risk ruining it

[@kittykittybangbang9367]

There were actually 2 sequels. One in a form of a video game, and the other being a short film.

[@emberpowertcg7692]

@Kyzen yeah that's a good point, he has a great arc

[@emberpowertcg7692]

@@kittykittybangbang9367 too I think I've seen the one about the button but I now feel I need to check this videogame out

[@jacks.2250]

Yep I saw this movie, about 8 years ago

[@joymoding]

Omg bobo fett

[@damdog74]

Didn’t touch on Hal and how much of a perfect villain he is ngl little disappointed but beautiful video nonetheless

[@snowman21279]

I have a copy of Megamind displayed in my room as it is one of my favorite pieces of art

[@yaboi5139]

Bro your good at this, now my attention span isnt long enough for this kind of things but you definitely have an audience and i give you props for doin things your way good job and keep it up

[@justsamming1788]

My MIND was changed. This video is MEGA good

[@joymoding]

Aww thanks

[@Treeplot]

Mega mind is one of my favourite movies ever, love a good redemption story and it does it really well for what's essentially a kids movie

[@RandomPerson-cz8yq]

Please make more videos like this. I thoroughly enjoyed it

[@joymoding]

I plan to. I have a huge catalog of ideas for videos, the only limiting factor is how fast I can get them out

[@laurelsilberman5705]

If people ask me “what’s your favorite superhero movie?” The answer would be any of about five movies depending on what day you catch me on. If you ask me, “What is the BEST superhero movie?” I always answer “Megamind” for two reasons. 1) To educate more people about this fucking masterpiece, and 2) just to see the look on their faces.

[@amidaorihara8219]

I watched it when it came out and I was a kid then,then I remember rewatching it at least 5 times if not more..and honestly it IS a masterpiece.

[@TheNameIsKymani]

Megamind is GENUINELY one of my absolute FAVORITE movies; I will ALWAYS support a Megamind Defense Video x3

[@andersonchaney9036]

This was an amazing video, for many reasons. First off, Megamind is my favorite movie and this was interesting because you brought up some things about it which I was unaware of. Secondly, I too have felt a sense of familiarity with Megamind’s journey, and what you mentioned helped me to know myself a little better. Thirdly, you censored out the no-no words. Oftentimes I get angry that people on KZbin get paid for garbage content when so many others have to work soul-crushing jobs, but when I see videos like this I think that maybe you should get paid even more. Thank you for making this, you have earned another subscriber.

[@CaptainThumb]

I wrote my English final essay about this movie, it was about Nature Vs. Nurture, and the contrast between Tighten and Megamind.

[@segevstormlord3713]

It is nice to see Megamind recognized as the wonderful show it is. It has been one of my favorite movies since it first came out.

[@justsomeferalminor]

I watched it like ten times, made every member of my family do so and watched every video praising it I could find. Repeatedly.

[@UV_Lightning]

Megamind is my childhood, I’ve watched it so much. I never watched or liked other super hero movies.

[@ozone20rulez]

12:53 Ah HA! A third imperfection. Why didn't metroman just super-speed his way out of there sneakily. He has been shown to be able to do it. That said, I absolutely love this movie, and it is one of the inspirations for my DnD (Numenera actually) character who is likes doing bad things, but has no magic and isn't a trained fighter. His only strength is his cunning and his ability to manipulate people. Its fun struggling with sheer cunning alone, and its going to be amazing when he becomes a good guy, and uses his bad-guy skills to take down evil.

[@evanhuizenga8626]

Other than a fundamental misunderstanding of what capitalism is (since what Megamind is actually suffering from is materialist greed, not capitalism), this video is fantastic

[@ClassTripp]

This was truly educational and I enjoyed the breakdown, I love breakdowns like this, could you do one for the first Wreck-It Ralph movie?

[@TheMrWillje]

I finished this video and thought I'd subscribe, expecting this video to have over 500k views and you to have at least 10k subscribers. Criminally underrated.

[@Channel-dy4vm]

Excellent Work my friend

[@halfchiangel88]

Oh I hadn't noticed some of the stuff you mentioned, once again Megamind is a superior movie that doesn't disappoint, now I must watch it again XD

[@KrzyGirl]

7:45 WHEN YOU SAID TWINK OMG WHEN YOU SAID- I CAN'T!!! I'M SCREAMING!!!! 😂❤

[@cole-s9g]

In all honesty though I can narrate this entire movie from memory.

[@winniescreations]

This video is the best I've watched in a while. All hail our Evil Overlord, and you for putting this together!

[@shaonic]

Wow, this is just amazing love this!!

[@Gell-lo]

Bruh how do you have less than a thousand subs a year after this masterpiece.

[@elongatedmanforever1252]

This was beautiful.

[@Fidgetthebatpony]

We have MegaMind as well as The Button of Doom on DVD my sister loves watching Despicable Me but I prefer watching Megamind over Despicable Me

[@bucketbutters866]

@Jessica Plays can't wait for megamind 2 with green titan

[@klunett]

Thank you for putting what I have been feeling into words. You beautifull human being

[@timbomb374]

I love so much how their super hero super villain thing is kind of a game and show to them and how much they play it up for the cameras.

[@ringthatbell9597]

0:40 you must only talk to people of lesser intelligence then.

[@elongatedmanforever1252]

Megamind is great, I used to think it was a run of the mill superhero movie but it's so much more.

[@lv4656]

I couldn't agree more with this entire video, its a shame the video and movie don't get the recognition they deserve.

[@theavootar]

They do!

[@darthifra23]

we need an essay about megamind essays

[@apossessedwarlock-4386]

This video is very well put together and its weird that not many have seen. So I comment for algorithm! (real good video)

[@lildemon4645]

i'm sending this to all my friends NOW.

[@kennethdzengedza8978]

Damn dude I like your channel or analysis of this Subscribed

[@YellowCake235-p3t]

Truly great work, you had me engaged the whole time. Your speaking and choice of wording was excellent.

[@Exoticzdoesgames.]

How’s this man only have 120 subs when he made such a great video

[@joymoding]

I mean, I had like 10 before I made it, so this one video grew my channel by like 12x

[@ienjoymeth]

YES EXACTLY FINALLY megamind is such a good creation bro i love this-

[@nokkensucks9646]

This was a great video! You and Schaffrillas Productions have made a similar video about how amazing Megamind is and I think you should check out his points he's made in the video!

[@joymoding]

Actually, schafrillas's video kind of helped inspire me to make this video. While his was entertaining, and it accomplished what it set out to, I felt like there was more to Megamind that I could expand on, which led to this monstrosity.

[@Timetuplay27]

Kinda upset you didnt mention Mr. Blue Sky, but the video was still great!

[@keimy4409]

man this video is pure gold

[@BurstFlare]

6:25~6:35 What songs did you use there?

[@trymeonforsize9343]

1:10 "It has its moments where its ✨EUUEGH✨" Okay was not ready for that much eloquence and mastery of the English language. 🤣

[@joymoding]

I've been told I have a certain way with words

[@mrprogamer7163]

This movie has been my favorite since I was like 8

[@pizzarollthe40th]

Presentation!

[@popcorn3407]

amazing analysis. i love this video, you're a genius for creating this and doing an in depth analysis of many parts that makes this movie as great as it is, i adore this movie and you did it justice with this video, hats off.

[@DonnaBarrHerself]

We adore this movie. My favorite line: “We’re gonna die!” As the warden rolls his eyes and nods. Hal is, of course, a bad computer.

[@muffins901]

"name something with 2 imperfections" me: *laughs in doom eternal*

[@electrickazoo4611]

Thank you

[@joymoding]

What, just for making the video in general?

[@electrickazoo4611]

@@joymoding yeah

[@joymoding]

@@electrickazoo4611 lol, you're welcome I guess

[@leoneabbacchio800]

A perfect Essay for a perfect movie

[@zackkarma7760]

Omg I didn't notice the bad to the bone thing in the ost

[@omniscientomnipresent5500]

I didn't notice all those parallels.

[@mc_cheshire]

hey joj this was on the front page of youtube for me. good video. good work. subscribed.

[@theavootar]

No megamind Will not replace the delight of fire and sliced bread! AND writing that's how megamind was made, silly!

[@pinkdelicious655]

Isn't Megamind just Despicable Me without the boomer minions? My GF: You just gotta blasphemy Christianity somehow don't you lol

[@mfenjoyer9678]

This was another experience. Love your vid. Will be keeping an eye on you good sir! 👁

[@austintea]

I can only think of one other continuity error and that is minions eye color changes when he uses the watch.

[@pltps]

criminally underrated

[@numbers72927]

😋megamind was the peak of animated films

[@Bone14]

Love how you said shool