Megamind: The Button of Doom

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Megamind: The Button of Doom is available on streaming right now. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. With 264 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Will Ferrell is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Megamind: The Button of Doom is worth clearing space for. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Megamind: The Button of Doom from the crowd. For their first day on the job as the new protectors of Metro City, Megamind and Minion are selling off the gadgets from their evil lair. But when one seemingly harmless "button" unleashes the gigantic robot MEGA-MEGAmind, the duo will have to resort to their old tricks to restore order. Will Ferrell and David Cross lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2011. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Megamind: The Button of Doom holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Megamind: The Button of Doom. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Will Ferrell anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.