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‘Megamind’ is more of a mini retread

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By David Germain

The Associated Press

A dastardly super-villain who turned evil because of a bad upbringing finds himself seduced to the good side to defeat an even badder guy.

The movie is called “Megamind,” but didn’t we just see this last summer in “Despicable Me”?

The latest action comedy from DreamWorks Animation, “Megamind” features dazzling computer-animated design and action. Yet despite a clever hook — what’s a villain to do when he manages to defeat his superhero nemesis? — it’s a thin story that feels familiar and unfolds with no surprises.