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Megamind: The Button of Doom

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2011

Is Megamind: The Button of Doom appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

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.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsViolence 3/5 · Frightening scenes 2/5 · Products & advertising 1/5
Strongest positivesCreativity & curiosity 3/5 · Courage & resilience 2/5
Recommendation2.3/5

Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: violence.

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What parents should know

Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: violence.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Violence 3/5
Recommendation 2.3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Violence3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Products & advertising1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5
  • Good role models2/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Characters sell gadgets from their lair, but this is a story element rather than an apparent push to buy products or a real brand.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Some scenes feature a large, menacing robot that may be slightly intense for very young or sensitive children.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes cartoonish action with a giant robot and laser blasts, but no realistic harm or severe injury.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

The characters act bravely to confront the threat to their city.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages imagination through the creative use of sci-fi gadgets and inventive problem-solving.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The limited, stylized superhero cast offers little evidence of broad representation across backgrounds, identities, or abilities.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Features cooperation and concern for the safety of the citizens.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Promotes responsibility and using one's unique skills for the greater good.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Megamind continues his journey of self-improvement and learning to be a hero.

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