Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009)

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• John M

  
  Cute movie. As usual my daughter loved it and I just enjoyed the ride.

• Jens S

  
  This nicely animated adventure about a scientist who's inventing a machine that causes precipitation in form of food may be a thrill ride for kids. As an adult, I have to say, the premise was a tad disgusting. Maybe I was over analyzing but the thought of steaks raining down into… More
  This nicely animated adventure about a scientist who's inventing a machine that causes precipitation in form of food may be a thrill ride for kids. As an adult, I have to say, the premise was a tad disgusting. Maybe I was over analyzing but the thought of steaks raining down into restaurants and streets was not only wrong but also a bit yucky. That being said, kids certainly don't mind that, and there is a lot of fun to have with this film. The characters are fun and likable, especially the monkey Steve is hilarious. The animation is really pretty and you can tell that several shots were made for the 3D experience. You also gotta give the film credit that you've never seen a sequence before in which a man wears a chicken and jumps out of a food cloud. Entertaining stuff, kids should have a blast.

• Directors C

  
  With all of blue sky's animations it is brilliant in terms of animation but I think Cloudy over does the slapstick and doesn't redeem itself. It is instantly forgettable and even for an animated film it is downright stupid.

• Anthony L

  
  All animation has the licence to be silly, go crazy and go beyond the realms of reality but not for a long time have I seen an animated film do it so well, nor have I seen animation as good. It is of course very silly but it's very knowingly so. Any cliche that might be present… More
  All animation has the licence to be silly, go crazy and go beyond the realms of reality but not for a long time have I seen an animated film do it so well, nor have I seen animation as good. It is of course very silly but it's very knowingly so. Any cliche that might be present is fairly unnoticeable and certainly doesn't spoil the fun. I mean, it's got Bruce Campbell and Mr. T in it, what's not to like. Don't watch it while dieting though, it did make me peckish.

• John H

  
  A lot of the jokes were pushed too hard and very aggressive to get us to laugh. I didn't find them all that funny, all though this take on a classic story was done beautifully. Very colorful and exciting to watch.

• Brad W

  
  It was clever and funny, but adults will probably not enjoy it. The plot is mainly aimed for kids and nothing else. The voice acting was very good, I enjoyed them all. The animation was interesting, and I hope thats what they were trying to do, ecause if not the animation sucked.… More
  It was clever and funny, but adults will probably not enjoy it. The plot is mainly aimed for kids and nothing else. The voice acting was very good, I enjoyed them all. The animation was interesting, and I hope thats what they were trying to do, ecause if not the animation sucked. Overall you might like this film, because I did.

• Mike S

  
  Zingy and well-flavored, this culinary chaos of a movie is a vibrant sensation that'll satisfy the most picky of palates. Be sure though there's a fridge nearby when you do decide to see it, because if you weren't hungry before, I can promise you will be afterwards.… More
  Zingy and well-flavored, this culinary chaos of a movie is a vibrant sensation that'll satisfy the most picky of palates. Be sure though there's a fridge nearby when you do decide to see it, because if you weren't hungry before, I can promise you will be afterwards. Universally funny, it wasn't at all the second-rate, aimed-for-kids-only animation feature I thought it would be. Sure, it may not be in the same visual league as Pixar and Dreamworks, but it's certainly on the same level when it comes to the entertainment value. Bonus points for having Mr. T in the voice cast, that really put the icing on the cake. I pity the fool who dismisses this as skippable, because I for one had a deliciously good time.

• Bently L

  
  In celebration of the apocalypse, I will review "Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs". An animated disaster movie thats literally fun for the whole family! Set in a seaside town known as Swallow Falls, Flint Lockwood creates a machine that will turn water into food to save… More
  In celebration of the apocalypse, I will review "Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs". An animated disaster movie thats literally fun for the whole family! Set in a seaside town known as Swallow Falls, Flint Lockwood creates a machine that will turn water into food to save the starving citizens. After the machine flys away into a rain cloud, it activates and food begins to rain like crazy. But it becomes a fight for survival as the portions get bigger and BIGGER. Can you spell "worldwide epidemic"? This was a pleasant surprise of a film. It wasn't much of a breath of fresh air but it was so fun. The characters are funny and the animation is stylish. It has a bit of a retro look which I am find of. Bill Hader, Anna Faris, Mr. T, Bruce Campbell, Andy Samberg, and many others do wonderful and hilarious vocal work. The dialogue is silly and funny and the story was great. Though it is loosely based on a book and dosen't really follow the plot of that book, it stays true to the illustrations. Great movie overall. "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" is a delicious film! Well so long, folks! The world has come to an end. Farewell. A big comet is on the way and I must wrap up. I will miss you all. "What's an imooze boosh?" P.S. The world is not ending. It was a major hoax.

• Cassie H

  
  An amazing and adorable movie. It's was funny, insightful & had romance as well. Just a great animated film that I love along with the Toy Story, Shrek, Tangled, Megamind & many others. I just love it & you will too :)

• Michael E

  
  it had a few funny moments, but overall it was a really stupid adaption from the classic children's novel

• Dean M

  
  Surprisingly imaginative, original and very funny. Unlike most Dreamworks animations, the characters are fully developed and rounded without the need for countless A-list celebrity voice-overs. The screenplay is similarly outstanding in terms of humour with countless laugh-out-loud… More
  Surprisingly imaginative, original and very funny. Unlike most Dreamworks animations, the characters are fully developed and rounded without the need for countless A-list celebrity voice-overs. The screenplay is similarly outstanding in terms of humour with countless laugh-out-loud moments that will appeal to both adults and children alike. We have the classic nerd, Flint Lockwood, a lovable and goofy character who embodies the wannabe coolness and social awkwardness and desperation of every social outcast. He's almost painful to watch, but I think it's what makes him so likable - you feel sorry for him. It was creative, extremely fun, and paid reference to everything from <i>Independence Day</i> to <i>The Twilight Zone</i>.

• Aaron N

  
  Joe Towne: These taste significantly better than sardines. Initial Note: This movie is truly hilarious. Second viewing was amazing, and this will probably be way to underrated. A highly entertaining animated feature. Despite having a marketing campaign that really undersold me on… More
  Joe Towne: These taste significantly better than sardines. Initial Note: This movie is truly hilarious. Second viewing was amazing, and this will probably be way to underrated. A highly entertaining animated feature. Despite having a marketing campaign that really undersold me on the film, this movie turned out to be hilarious, as well as very good looking, working well as a 3D animated feature. Based on a children's book of the same title, the story is about a man who has always wanted to invent something that would change the world. This man is Flint Lockwood, voiced by Bill Hader, and after a series of unsuccessful inventions, he develops a machine that will take in water and turn it into food. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Flint lives on a small island in the Atlantic ocean where sardines uses to be the only export until it was revealed that sardines don't taste very good. Now the town is sort of in a state of shambles, with the mayor, voiced by Bruce Campbell, hoping to find a way to get his town back on the map. During the launch of a new sardine theme park, Flint secretly powers his machine at a power plant, only to have it rocket into the sky, destroying much of the town in the process. People are very much mad at Flint, including his father, voiced by James Caan, until it is discovered that his machine works, and food begins raining from the sky. Flint, along with some help from a new weather reporter, voiced by Anna Faris, develops a way to request what food is developed in the sky and things seem to work in the towns favor, that is until the overload of power starts to make the food larger and larger. News Anchor: The food seems to be falling in a rather peculiar fashion, taking out the most important landmarks around the world first. While based on the children's book, the film was scripted and directed by the creators of a cult favorite MTV series, Clone High, which had a very witty and sharp sense of humor that is very evident in this film. The tone of this film is very self aware, adhering to the basic story beats of the young, misunderstood hero, but creating hilarity due to how it treats the predictability of its own plot as well as throwing in tons of great one liners, sight gags, running jokes, and physical comedy. Flint Lockwood: Come on, Steve. We've got a diem to carpe! Instead of trying to find a bunch of A-list actors to shove into roles, the film makes good use of comedians and character actors that fit. Bill Hader of SNL is solid in his first real lead role. Bruce Campbell and James Caan are well cast. Then you have a list of others that includes Neil Patrick Harris, Andy Samberg, and most importantly Mr. T of all people. Some how, Mr. T was completely hilarious and amazing throughout this film. The animation is very good. Sony doesn't attempt to match the quality of Pixar, opting for a Dreamworks styled animated film, but that's not a knock against it. Instead, this film embraces its broader character and background designs, filling the screen with vibrant colors and a lot of dynamic action sequences. The film's later scenes actually stand up really well as a disaster film...with giant food. Probably one of the better 3D film's I've watched. Flint Lockwood: I wanted to run away, but you can't run away from your own feet. Overall, I was incredibly surprised at how entertaining this film was. It's very funny, full of imagination, and looks great. "Baby" Brent: The pizza's chasing us!

• Taylor B

  
  Cute

• Jon L

  
  Great film, great story, great cast! It seems like when making an animation, it lessens the cost, which lowers the pressure, which makes the writer make a simplistic script and allows everyone to execute it well. There is nothing crazy or groundbreaking here, just a great adaptation… More
  Great film, great story, great cast! It seems like when making an animation, it lessens the cost, which lowers the pressure, which makes the writer make a simplistic script and allows everyone to execute it well. There is nothing crazy or groundbreaking here, just a great adaptation of a kids book, well done. Yes, see it if you haven't already. It's a very funny film and worth spending your time and money on.

• Leigh R

  
  Didn't see what all the hype was about this movie, but it was an alright time killer. I was a bit upset with the dad who wasn't supportive of his son, I mean COME ON... you should support him no matter what you think.

• Jani H

  
  "Come on, Steve. We've got a diem to carpe!" You know, I almost went to see it to the theatres but in the end I chose not to, mainly because the film didn't appeal to me that much that I would spend 10 euros on it. Later on, this film was released on Blu-Ray and… More
  "Come on, Steve. We've got a diem to carpe!" You know, I almost went to see it to the theatres but in the end I chose not to, mainly because the film didn't appeal to me that much that I would spend 10 euros on it. Later on, this film was released on Blu-Ray and DVD a couple of months ago. Every time I walked past the movie section in my local supermarket, I thought about buying a copy but always passed it. Yesterday, I spent 27 euros on a Blu-Ray copy because this local supermarket had "double-your-bonus" days 'til the end of the month. I don't know if I was a victim of advertising and got a little "greedy" (hoping on getting back a large bonus check) but this was money well spent! 'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs' is the third full feature animation by Sony's own animation studio. The previous ones were 'Open Season' and 'Surf's Up', both of 'em were ok and worth a look. I once took some time in the interweb (BoxOfficeMojo.com) to surf up some good animations. 'Cloudy' came up and I "studied" it a bit more. My expectations did not go up thru the roof when I read that the directors of this film, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, had written 'Extreme Movie', which represents the type of genre I dislike very much. But like in the first section of this review... Still money well spent! Flint Lockwood is an inventor that hasn't succeeded in inventing anything that would be of any higher meaning. Or what would you say about a walking TV that has it's own consciousness or a genetic hybrid of rats and birds? Now he has come up with a machine that changes water into food. He only needs power to boost up the machinery and surpisingly finds it from the town's, Swallow Falls, own power plant. Things don't go that well as he happens to ruin the mayor's new scheme to attract tourists to the town. Lockwood's invention gets launched to the atmosphere and when he's been rejected by almost every inhabitant of the town, including his father, cheese and pickles start to fall from the sky... The animation was good, suited the films animated world wonderfully. This ain't no Pixar movie, so don't be expecting any Wall-E's running around. A lot of people have written in the web that the animation, especially of the people, was a letdown. Hell no! I enjoyed it a lot and why should the animated movies look a like? There's was a lot of detail in the film, the colours were clear and, come to think of it, I can't find at this point a single negative thing to say about the production of this movie. The voice actors were awesome in their roles. Bill Hader, who is in my opinion an underrated comedian, I regognized immediately but when Mr. T opened his mouth I was stunned of joy! And when Bruce Campbell, the king of B-movies, stars as the voice of the mayor, you pretty much have a cast that includes several of my favourites, some of cult status and some because they're just that good at what they do. 'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs' is simply wonderful! I can't remember when was the last time I laughed this much in a film. The characters, starting from Lockwood and ending with Officer Devereaux, are so out of the ordinary. There wasn't a single dull moment in the movie and it was, simply put, one hell of a ride of pure fun. The humor may not be for everyone, and I mean the smallest ones. There's a lot of segments that are for adult people but I'm sure that this film will satisfy so many people. There's so much charm, originality and humor that it was just impossible for me to not love 'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs'.

• Jay H

  
  Perhaps the only positive aspect of this film is the way it positively portrays intelligence; it's about time there's a film in which the nerd is the hero and the jock is the annoying quasi-antagonist. Rarely funny (though I must admit, when it was funny, the jokes worked… More
  Perhaps the only positive aspect of this film is the way it positively portrays intelligence; it's about time there's a film in which the nerd is the hero and the jock is the annoying quasi-antagonist. Rarely funny (though I must admit, when it was funny, the jokes worked very well), there are a number of rather unflattering words that could otherwise describe this film. I'll stick with this: "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" is formulaic, boring, and obnoxious. If Sony has any inkling that they'll come anywhere near Pixar's gold standard with an effort such as this, they're absolutely crazy.

• Gordon A

  
  Fun if childish animation with just enough visual invention and humour to keep adults engaged.

• Alexis N

  
  it's so funny, beautiful, heart warming, good family fun. the only down side to this movie is.. it makes you want a monkey and hungry as hell watching it. worse than watching the food network.

• Richard C

  
  I was really suprised by how good it was. B+

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