
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
2009, Kids and family/Fantasy, 1h 30m
144 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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Quirky humor, plucky characters and solid slapstick make this family comedy a frenetically tasty time at the movies. Read critic reviews
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Flint Lockwood
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Sam Sparks
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Tim Lockwood
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Brent
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Mayor Shelbourne
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Earl Devereaux
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Critic Reviews for Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
All Critics (144) | Top Critics (52) | Fresh (124) | Rotten (20)
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There are many funny moments and some pleasing suspense towards the end, but as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overeating and obesity it's more likely to boost sales at the candy bar. That may be one good reason for watching it at home.
June 27, 2014 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Writer-directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have expanded a 30-page children's book by Judi and Ron Barrett into a 3D animated feature which boasts intricate design and goofy humour.
November 26, 2009 | Rating: 3.5/5 -
Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs is visually inventive and exuberant, and has some neat running gags. But its characterisations are a little disappointing.
November 26, 2009 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
This 3D cartoon based on the popular children's book is sweet and fun -- not to mention a little trippy.
November 26, 2009 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
Determined to have their cake and eat it too, writer-directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller first invite us to revel in ice cream mountains and nacho cheese fountains, then clobber us with ham-handed nutritional moralism.
September 21, 2009 | Full Review… -
When in movie history has the girl ever revealed her true self and become more attractive to the hero by putting on spectacles and pulling back her hair?
September 21, 2009 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
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Aug 02, 2016A young, oddball inventor solves his ocean city's sardine surfeit by masterminding a machine that precipitates any kind of food, only to fall victim to arrogance, greed, and gluttony. Chockful of groanworthy food puns, sweet familial understanding, and well-intentioned lessons about being yourself and following your dreams.Alice S Super Reviewer
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Mar 06, 2015For something so far out of my wheelhouse, I do have a certain level of appreciation for Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.Gimly M Super Reviewer
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Aug 26, 2014A hapless inventor develops a machine that makes food rain from the sky, rejuvenating his hometown's formerly sardine-based economy; things predictably get out of control. Luscious showers of cheeseburgers and avalanches of pizza, with a drizzle of smart, funny writing and a side of Mr. T as an overzealous cop make this a smorgasbord of entertainment.Greg S Super Reviewer
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May 10, 2014From the makers of 'The Lego Movie' this is a fun animation and more adult-orientated than films like 'Rio' and 'Frozen'. I enjoyed the mad scientist story and the father/son relationship. The whole thing is missing a major villain character (the mayor isn't evil enough) but the set-up is enough to entertain throughout and the whole thing looks great. Lots of fun.David S Super Reviewer
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs Quotes
Flint Lockwood: | When it rains, you put on a coat. Of SPRAY-ON SHOES! |
Fran Lockwood: | Oh oh and peanut butter right?! |
Sam Sparks: | No way! I'm severely allergic to peanuts.. |
Fran Lockwood: | Hey, me too... |
Sam Sparks: | So what's it called? |
Fran Lockwood: | Peanut allergies |
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