It’s not especially filling, but it leaves a pleasant aftertaste.
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09/18/09
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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
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Reviews Counted:115
Fresh:98
Rotten:17
Average Rating:7.3/10
Consensus: Quirky humor, plucky characters and solid slapstick make this family comedy a frenetically tasty time at the movies.
Rated: PG [See Full Rating]
Genre: Childrens
Theatrical Release:Sep 18, 2009 Wide
Box Office: $122,308,668
Synopsis: Inspired by Ron and Judi Barrett's beloved children's book of the same name, CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS follows inventor Flint Lockwood (voice of Bill Hader) and brainy weathergirl Sam... [More]
Starring: Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan, Bruce Campbell
Director: Chris Miller, Phil Lord
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Reviews for Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
...co-directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller crreate a world that scarcely resembles anything that could or would happen, and manages to be all the more exciting because of it.
09/18/09
Age-apropriate 3-D food adventure doesn't fully satisfy.
09/18/09
It flits swiftly between easy-but-funny sight gags involving giant food, send-ups of disaster-film clichés, and endearing characters brought vividly to life by a pleasing visual style, plus funny vocal performances.
09/18/09
It's nice that the film brings some real-world crunch to the story - ethnic characters whose presence make a social point ... and a clear message about the downside of a society where food is overabundant.
09/18/09
Top Critic... a well-intentioned children's film that has the unfortunate effect of making food, all food, seem utterly revolting. It's the gastronomical version of 'Scared Straight!' 3-D.
09/18/09
Any movie that has gummi bears fighting to the death will immediately win anyone over. The best animated movie since since Wall-E and easily the best of 2009.
09/18/09
Meatballs, steaks, spaghetti, ice cream and candy are falling from the sky. You just described my version of heaven.
09/18/09
Even amidst the corny-copia of fast, faster, fastest food falling from the skies, the filmmakers cook up some serious food for thought -- but served on the side, just as we like it.
09/18/09
A very funny slice of CGI whimsy with a perfect voice cast, interesting visual aesthetic, and even a heartwarming message that doesn't feel pounded down your throat like a hot-dog eating contest.
09/18/09
As a hyperbolic exposé of unnatural obesity and environmental destruction, in many ways this serves as an unacknowledged prequel to the post-apocalyptic nightmare envisaged in Wall-E. Chew (and choke) on that!
09/18/09
Bright, silly and a good shout to entertain the whole family.
09/18/09
‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs’ may not scale the artistic heights of a ‘Finding Nemo’ or ‘Wall-E’, but it’s the most satisfying and original non-Pixar CG animated movie to hit screens in a while.
09/18/09
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs lacks the charm of some other recent offerings in this genre, but it has enough grown-up gags to keep the adults amused and their children will laugh themselves silly.
09/18/09
A veritable buffet of the bland and the bizarre, the sweet and the sour, and all tastes are catered for along the way.
09/18/09
The animated movie greatly expands on the kids' book on which it's based in a clever and engaging first half. But the second half leaves a foul aftertaste. Slapdash action scenes play against dreary warnings to fear wealth and beauty.
09/18/09
Top CriticWhile the mutated food on display isn't always appetizing, the animation is a veritable feast for the eyes.
09/18/09
This is a fresh and clever film, with both wit and heart, a family delight, more fun than a hailstorm of jellybeans followed by pizza flurries.
09/18/09
This is a sweet morsel that’s good for your health. Fight the power and tuck in.
09/18/09
Once you get past the ridiculous title and bombardment of moral messages, this is definitely worth a watch. Be warned though - you'll exit the cinema feeling surprisingly full and not wanting to touch spaghetti or hamburgers for a very long time!
09/18/09
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