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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
2009
Comedy, Family/Kids
1h 30m
The most delicious event since macaroni met cheese. Inspired by the beloved children's book, the film focuses on a town where food falls from the sky like rain.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
2009
Comedy, Family/Kids
1h 30m
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Rated 03 Feb 2010
75
65th
It is one of the most absurd mainstream animated films I've ever seen, and it is in no area afraid to stray away from taking the surrealism to its natural extreme. A film that can literally be enjoyed by anyone if they simply sit back, relax and go along for the ride, but the fact that the plot is generically predictable and offers no real punch at all beyond the great characterizations is a bit of a drawback. The sheer amount of hilarious jokes it throws at you makes it worth the watch.
Rated 03 Feb 2010
Rated 25 Jul 2010
86
79th
What the hell? This was fantastic! I expected something good when I saw it was from the creators of Clone High, but it completely exceeded any expectations I had. The script was hilarious, it had one of the best voice casts of any animated film I've ever seen (and definitely the best all-celebrity voice cast) and it was full of brilliant, imaginative, impressive set-pieces involving food. Highly recommended.
Rated 25 Jul 2010
Rated 26 Apr 2010
83
66th
Clever at times and definitely a fun ride, although it does drag a bit towards the end. The plot is predictable to adults, but the kids it targets will enjoy the silliness and surreal premise. The film doesn't do much to challenge the genre, although I did enjoy the inversion of the "Hollywood Homely" female lead. The characters are memorable and endearing, and the story is charming in its simplicity.
Rated 26 Apr 2010
Rated 07 Apr 2010
60
50th
The animation is fine but unimpressive. The humour raises some giggles but it all gets a bit one-note. Worth watching, though the story arc can't live up to those from Pixar or even Dreamworks'.
Rated 07 Apr 2010
Rated 20 Sep 2009
92
61st
one of the most enjoyable animated movies i've seen. it's extremely well written with lots of hilarious moments and surprisingly complex characters. the voice talent is also very impressive. bill hader and anna faris are awesome as the two leads and james caan makes you fall in love with flint's metaphor spouting father. the end of the film is filled with enough peril to keep both kids and adults entertained, and i loved how everything came full circle (even the shoes). don't miss this one.
Rated 20 Sep 2009
Rated 29 May 2021
85
76th
A daffy premise exploited beautifully for both dramatic and comic effect, powered by a superb voice cast; much like in ELF, Caan swoops in and steals the film with his moving portrait of the disapproving father. Clever and witty screenplay actually builds and constructs gags with nary a scatological one in sight, matched by the well-crafted visual design, with a lot of great gags playing along in the background. "Action-packed" finale may be a little much, but it's a small price to pay.
Rated 29 May 2021
Rated 16 May 2021
79
94th
I am usually more forgiving with kid's movies, but I barely need to with this one. It's refreshingly manic and original, fun for the family. I like the fact they are not afraid to put their character in silly situations, which is a change from Disney movies where only the annoying sidekick would do comedy, and the other characters would be stiff and sterile. Good cast, interesting designs, and the animation is dynamic and holds pretty well.
Rated 16 May 2021
Rated 20 Dec 2018
80
68th
A genuinely funny comedy with a unique premise from the makers of the Lego Movie, with just enough emotional depth to work as great family film as well. Doesn't break any new ground but is silly, surreal, self-aware and imaginative and ultimately, a lot of fun. They really got a lot of good jokes out of the premise.
Rated 20 Dec 2018
Rated 28 Jul 2017
7
63rd
The setup of the bland town and its kooky characters is well done and filled with sharp humour ("saying what I'm doing!") even if the "frustrated young adult with big dreams and a disapproving dad" arc isn’t exactly (medium) rare (sure comes to a potent emotional climax though, with Dad, translated). The character of Sam sparks another engaging dynamic with Flint (love how she responds to his kiss attempts). Fantastic animation, comedy, and food action (see the meatball mission) throughout.
Rated 28 Jul 2017
Rated 15 Jul 2017
64
48th
It's a fairly linear story but sprinkled with wacky, creative and clever moments that give it sustenance. I appreciated the food puns...
Rated 15 Jul 2017
Rated 25 Jul 2010
85
88th
I apologise for ever doubting this film. So will you.
Rated 25 Jul 2010
Rated 20 Apr 2010
35
20th
Towards the end there are a few gags that are just so incredibly absurd, that you'd laugh out loud if you didn't feel so raped by the pace and stupidity of the story. In a world where more and more children seem to be suffering from ADHD this ain't helpin'.
Rated 20 Apr 2010
Rated 17 Mar 2010
34
16th
Poor narrative structure. All main plot points are revealed in first 20 minutes, after that it is just delayed formal expectations. Would have been much better as a short movie. CGI animation is mediocre for these times. Voice acting is decent enough. I am fan of the monkey, though. Kids, don't get fat and be yourself.
Rated 17 Mar 2010
Rated 30 Jan 2010
70
88th
Simple and fun, imaginative idea, lovely to look at, suitably-voiced and limited number of characters, plenty of decent jokes... I wish more animated features were like this. Would love to see it on an IMAX screen.
Rated 30 Jan 2010
Rated 18 Jan 2010
68
64th
An excellent kid's movie. The voice acting is very good, and the animation is uniquely styled and funny.
Rated 18 Jan 2010
Rated 13 Jan 2010
90
51st
A few clever moments here and there .. but lacks the soul or whatever - kids might love it though.
Rated 13 Jan 2010
Rated 27 Dec 2009
67
38th
A joke flies at you every few seconds. They certainly aren't all funny, but there's enough of so many types that you're bound to laugh at a good chunk of them (including somewhat meta-jokes about the genre as a whole). The story is as straight-forward as they come, but for a children's movie that's expected. The voice actors bring a lot to their roles, making jokes with their delivery alone from time-to-time.
Rated 27 Dec 2009
Rated 12 Oct 2009
7
68th
The first non-Pixar animated movie I could laugh at without lowering my standards first.
Rated 12 Oct 2009
Rated 01 Oct 2009
75
67th
Mr. T is in it...I don't even need to type anything else because you are probably on your way to go see it right now.
Rated 01 Oct 2009
Rated 26 Sep 2009
81
71st
Manic and nonsensical, but funny at times. Decent fare, but nothing to own.
Rated 26 Sep 2009
Rated 06 Mar 2024
50
46th
3D. Fun family film with good visuals. Rated on a curve, I don't mind the zaniness of the main character or the "ugly" female lead. Fav scene: messing up the herring park.
Rated 06 Mar 2024
Rated 16 Mar 2023
60
45th
Humanities Extinction event at the fate of a giant meatball. It's unfortunate we had to go out this way.
Rated 16 Mar 2023
Rated 24 Aug 2022
70
34th
There's a leek in the boat!
Rated 24 Aug 2022
Rated 05 Feb 2020
72
47th
Actually a decently entertaining and funny animated film. Good, but definitely not great. I liked this one quite a bit, skip the second movie.
Rated 05 Feb 2020
Rated 24 Mar 2019
80
68th
Lord and MIller start their string of good movies based on questionable ideas with this animated adaptation of a 30 page book written for small children. This is a really funny film with a very talented voice cast operating at the top of their game. Signs of how good "The Lego Movie" would end up being.
Rated 24 Mar 2019
Rated 26 Aug 2018
78
64th
You know what, this is alright. I enjoyed the weathergirl puns that bled into the rest of the film and where things get taken to after the half way mark. We weren't sidetracked by an animated love story, we got delivered a certain level of absurdity it takes some balls to commit to on script & better yet follow through with.
Rated 26 Aug 2018
Rated 22 May 2018
85
78th
I remember mildly enjoying this as a child when I got to watch it in school, although we never did get to finish it. I also remember being confused as to how the movie related to the book (though now that I've gotten the chance to reread the book, I've found that a lot of the scenes are straight from the illustrations). Now, however, I really enjoy this movie. It's fun and has a nice message for all the nerds like me, and I find myself rewatching it with startling frequency.
Rated 22 May 2018
Rated 06 May 2018
84
59th
A solidly entertaining movie with a great voice cast. Flint Lockwood is a well written and unique male lead and Sam Sparks is a well written and unique female lead. That is usually what makes any film worth watching but this one coupled with the cool food machine was definitely a step above the standard animated flick. A family must see.
Rated 06 May 2018
Rated 06 Apr 2018
77
49th
A film with some legitimate heart to it, and an interesting "rubbery" animation style. Cute story with some funny characters, but I couldn't help but think the product as a whole was a bit.... bland
Rated 06 Apr 2018
Rated 04 Jan 2018
97
85th
Cloudy is chock full of vibrant colors and cheerful humor. The fast pace and slick animation will keep the kids entertained. All the while there is a truly inspiring story buried under all the flash. Just don't watch the movie without keeping some snacks nearby.
Rated 04 Jan 2018
Rated 28 Feb 2017
71
38th
B
Rated 28 Feb 2017
Rated 12 Jan 2017
48
28th
New setting for tired tropes, but I laughed a few times. It had a promising start, but then it actually started to take itself a little seriously. Some of the food stuff was pretty implausible.
Rated 12 Jan 2017
Rated 02 Jan 2017
60
45th
Not the best, but I couldn't stop watching until the end. So there *is* something being done right in this movie.
Rated 02 Jan 2017
Rated 06 Dec 2016
87
84th
I wouldn't put it up there with the greats because it either shoots for the heart and is off by a little, or it never really wants to go there. Not every animated movie can be Beauty and the Beast, and that's okay. It's more than enough as an exercise in super-creative silliness, and it is the first movie to make me regret not seeing it in 3D on a big screen. I'm probably going to have to buy this.
Rated 06 Dec 2016
Rated 02 Dec 2016
68
53rd
Surprisingly funny but not a must-see of the genre.
Rated 02 Dec 2016
Rated 21 Nov 2016
67
29th
Famous voice cast but a below average kids movie. Mildly entertaining.
Rated 21 Nov 2016
Rated 26 Sep 2016
47
25th
A fun idea turned into a tiresome disappointment.
Rated 26 Sep 2016
Rated 15 Mar 2016
70
42nd
As an adult man I can admit that this movie made me tear up because I never knew my dad because he was a meatball.
Rated 15 Mar 2016
Rated 27 Sep 2015
65
41st
Extremley original, creative and funny. I really love the character of Flint Lockwood.
Rated 27 Sep 2015
Rated 02 Aug 2015
2
46th
Surprisingly fun -but incredibly unsubtle- first act but from there became a boring kind of OTT
Rated 02 Aug 2015
Rated 19 Jul 2015
85
45th
An entertaining cartoon with a nice narrative. My son less than 4 didn't pay attention.
Rated 19 Jul 2015
Rated 22 Feb 2015
65
58th
The same basic plot as basically all other animated movies of recent years, but that's hidden away behind enough insanity and hilarious character animation to be forgiven.
Rated 22 Feb 2015
Rated 29 Jan 2015
70
77th
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a very solid family film, meaning that it contains enough enjoyable content for people of all ages, not just for the children who, in theory, are the target audience. It's smarter and funnier than one might have expected, especially given that it's an adaptation of a 30-page children's book. The voice acting is good, the animation is strong, the design offers us a very colorful experience, and it's a lot of fun from start to finish.
Rated 29 Jan 2015
Rated 09 Jan 2015
65
37th
2015-01-08 I'm too old for this.
Rated 09 Jan 2015
Rated 30 Dec 2014
75
40th
Yeah, it's alright. Enjoyable, just not quite good enough.
Rated 30 Dec 2014
Rated 28 Nov 2014
80
75th
I saw this earlier in the year, but forgot about ranking it. Because I promised myself I would write a review for every film, I need to write something here. But, what can I write about a film that I only vaguely remember? Nothing, really. Sorry.
Rated 28 Nov 2014
Rated 24 Nov 2014
73
60th
So that's all the Christopher Miller and Phil Lord movies down. Don't let the fact that these are comedy and family films distract you from their excellence.
Rated 24 Nov 2014
Rated 23 Nov 2014
0
0th
Met the expectation I had from it. Quite uninteresting, that is.
Rated 23 Nov 2014
Rated 18 Nov 2014
74
63rd
Delightfully and creatively insane visuals mixed with some witty writing. Works for children & adults alike especially if one can stomach some surreal weirdness.
Rated 18 Nov 2014
Rated 12 Oct 2014
70
53rd
I didn't understand how they could make the book concept into a movie, but it all worked out well, and it was fun.
Rated 12 Oct 2014
Rated 20 Jul 2014
75
53rd
The plot is thin, the jokes are very punny, but the art and animation are wonderful!
Rated 20 Jul 2014
Rated 26 Apr 2014
73
49th
I watched this for some more Lord/Miller comedy but this maybe wasn't quite as out-there as I expected. It was fun yeah but the sight gags and puns got old after a while, and I found the rest of the story to be kinda cookie-cutter (ha ha ha ha ha jokes). Not a bad way to spend an afternoon but just not as strong as their later works.
Rated 26 Apr 2014
Rated 08 Feb 2014
85
92nd
Cliched overall plot, but it's played out with a manically absurd sense of fun and great characters backed up by some solid voice acting. After ignoring it because it was a non-Pixar CGI movie I was really surprised at just how much I enjoyed it. The comedy works on many levels, from slapstick to absurdist to subtle background jokes, and made me laugh more than almost any film I've seen recently.
Rated 08 Feb 2014
Rated 27 Dec 2013
70
44th
For something that is proud to be mind-numbingly stupid, extremely absurd and in essence a slapstick food-fight from the heavens, I was disappointed to only get 3 or so laughs out of it. The zaniness suffers from some poor pacing and a couple of moments where it attempts to shoot off some morals (beauty, brains, father-son relationships etc.) to poor effect. Sticking with giant meatballs, spaghetti sauce and a steady stream of humour would've helped this film to a much higher rating.
Rated 27 Dec 2013
Rated 28 Oct 2013
79
66th
Decent enough kids & grown-ups animation laudable for an abundance of creativity in the visual department, and a "more is more" attitude to gag-making. The overall story and character arcs, however, are pretty bog-standard template stuff, which is all you'd expect from a children's book really. As an adult you wish for a bit more depth or complexity sometimes. Then again, seeing a giant donut land on someone's head is all you need sometimes to make you guffaw.
Rated 28 Oct 2013
Rated 13 Oct 2013
60
65th
A largely enjoyable, straightforward family film. The voice work is great, and the humor is spot on time and again. Even hits its emotional notes right too. It never gets into any really deep or surprising territory, but it's heartwarming, fun, imaginative, and funny.
Rated 13 Oct 2013
Rated 30 Jul 2013
2
15th
Not bad. Don't have much to say here. My god, there are lot of puns in this movie.
Rated 30 Jul 2013
Rated 02 Jun 2013
80
77th
Oh god the puns. I love puns.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
Rated 04 Apr 2013
95
97th
One of the most sincere and genuinely funny movies of recent times, with excellent voice acting, amazing visuals, and an incredible music score.
Rated 04 Apr 2013
Rated 28 Mar 2013
74
61st
Better than it maybe ought to be, and at times downright trippy
Rated 28 Mar 2013
Rated 04 Mar 2013
88
61st
You expect this film to be terrible, mainly I think because of the name, but it actually turns out to be brilliant with some fantastic names like Bill Hader and Mr T. and, while the film is a bit weird in parts, it's fantastic!
Rated 04 Mar 2013
Rated 23 Jan 2013
90
96th
Now this was a big surprise. i don't remember when I laughed this much. The plot is just crazy, but at the same time very clever. Love it.
Rated 23 Jan 2013
Rated 12 Jan 2013
73
65th
Pretty good, entertaining and some funny and creative moments. A shame some tiresome cliches are present and some things are very predictable, especially towards the ending.
Rated 12 Jan 2013
Rated 18 Nov 2012
73
76th
A zippy, scary, breathtaking and dizzy anti-propaganda and anti-corporate flick, that begins as a tale about a loser scientist that is unable to impress his dad and ends with the large scenarios of a disaster movie, in which food exterminates men. It's also an absurdist and self-aware film about excess: there is so much food in here that it seems impossible to eat after seeing this. I just felt sick as hell. (Oh, the cute cat dancing to Fight the power is also amazing!).
Rated 18 Nov 2012
Rated 26 Oct 2012
68
50th
* Characters : 8
* Script : 6
* Directing, Aura : 7
* Ease of Viewing : 7
* Naked Eye : 6
Rated 26 Oct 2012
Rated 29 Aug 2012
75
79th
While the plot sucked and was stupid etc, this was genuinely funny. I was shocked by this. I laughed a bunch.
Rated 29 Aug 2012
Rated 15 Aug 2012
71
70th
Genuinely made me laugh out loud a lot, which I wasn't expecting at all! There are some fun characters, and its absurdist edge was very charming. Fun movie.
Rated 15 Aug 2012
Rated 23 Jun 2012
50
23rd
3 of 4 -- Entertainment. 1 of 2 -- Food For Thought. 1 of 2 -- Opens The Heart. 0 of 2 -- Sustainability Values.
Rated 23 Jun 2012
Rated 19 Jun 2012
96
95th
I LOVE THIS MOVIE!
I had no idea this was going to be this good.
It had a good comedic cast with Bill Hader, Anna Faris, Bruce Campbell, Neil Patrick Harris and Mr. T.
I laughed so hard at two parts that I was crying and there was even a very touching moment that made me cry. So yeah... tears x 3.
The writing was especially good in this. I love puns and this one had a lot of great ones. I just really enjoyed everything about this film. It's always great to be surprised by a film.
Rated 19 Jun 2012
Rated 16 Jun 2012
97
93rd
GUMMY BEARS
Rated 16 Jun 2012
Rated 02 Apr 2012
90
88th
Great entertainment. Fun, laughs and more fun. Although the characters are pretty standard, there are plenty of surprises for everyone to enjoy.
Rated 02 Apr 2012
Rated 09 Mar 2012
60
58th
ger; [Wolkig mit Aussicht auf Fleischbällchen]; ein erfinder schafft es aus wasser frisches essen in jeglicher form herzustellen - doch das gerät ausser kontrolle als zuviele bestellungen gemacht werden.;
Rated 09 Mar 2012
Rated 16 Jan 2012
70
67th
I liked it. Sure, it didn't reach the heights of a Pixar film but it was good in its own right. It was cute and good for kids, but still funny enough for adults to enjoy. And those are the best kinds of kids films. Some cool voice talent too.
Rated 16 Jan 2012
Rated 11 Jan 2012
88
56th
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a great family film that will entertain everyone.
Rated 11 Jan 2012
Rated 09 Jan 2012
79
81st
A pretty funny, fairly decent, well animated movie, that spirals into insanity before concluding.
Rated 09 Jan 2012
Rated 09 Jan 2012
3
0th
gross
Rated 09 Jan 2012
Rated 03 Jan 2012
65
47th
Quirky and fun characters, with a dark undertone that doesn't crowd out whacky antics.
But the writers seem to lose their way halfway through. Characterisation of the main character is sacrificed for laughs making him seem psychopathic in the face of a world-ending tragedy which he is responsible for.
The 'don't be afraid to be smart' moral seems half hearted, something decided by committee and only adhered to with disappointed reluctance.
Overall disappointing despite good aspects.
Rated 03 Jan 2012
Rated 25 Oct 2011
57
45th
good concept and plot that doesn't begin quite good but end up very nice. Screenplay was okay. animation was pretty average. it has some nice moments. some touching lovely moments and that food disaster was awsome. it is funny but not very silly. voiceovers weren't that great. it is funny, clever, entertaining family animated movie which isn't great but you will have a good time.
Rated 25 Oct 2011
Rated 03 Oct 2011
50
23rd
Its suffers slightly from trying to have a message, but this was a delight, with a great voice cast and inspired use of the visuals, both in sight gags and the strange images using food motifs. Its probably one of the most visually original works from mainstream American animation in a while. As it continues on, its gets weirder and weirder, climaxing in one of the most inspired and weird final acts I've seen in a while, both hilarious and perversely disturbing in some of its images.
Rated 03 Oct 2011
Rated 17 Sep 2011
83
94th
Mr. T AND Bruce Campbell?! YES! Oh, and the animation and the rest of the cast are amazing I guess.
Rated 17 Sep 2011
Rated 03 Aug 2011
90
94th
This movie honestly blew me away. Funny, entertaining and heart warming. Simply amazing.
Rated 03 Aug 2011
Rated 07 Jul 2011
93
93rd
Mean gummy bears, a spagetti tornado, father trying to send an email with attachment, clever gastronomical jokes... simply brilliant... loved every minute of this `disaster movie`
Rated 07 Jul 2011
Rated 03 Jul 2011
35
7th
Father-son relationships, pretty girls who turn out to be ultra-smart, nerdy boys who prove themselves, and a blossoming romance. The only unique thing about this movie is its supersized gross factor.
Rated 03 Jul 2011
Rated 03 May 2011
85
77th
I enjoyed this a lot more than I was expecting. It's extremely well written; although the plot is predictable, the jokes aren't (and they're hilarious.) Lots of great moments in it, plus there's an awesome monkey sidekick, so bonus points for that. The cast does a great job, and many of them (most notably Hader) are unrecognizable. This is one of those kids movies that you can enjoy at any age.
Rated 03 May 2011
Rated 17 Apr 2011
73
30th
Funny movie for all ages!
Rated 17 Apr 2011
Rated 26 Mar 2011
0
11th
ARGH THIS MOVIE SUCKS. IT MAKES ME HUNGRY AND MR.T WOULD DESTROY THAT STUPID FOOD SPACE THINGY WITH HIS FINGERNAIL. I LOVE YOU MISTER T.
Rated 26 Mar 2011
Rated 25 Feb 2011
70
51st
Had no idea what this film was about, but it was good fun ... great visuals, a story, fun characters and some decent laughs for young and old. Like most films it gets a bit lost and the ending is messy ( in more ways than one ) but it sets out to be an enjoyable 90 minutes .. and it it achieves it admirably
Rated 25 Feb 2011
Rated 16 Feb 2011
86
86th
I knew I'd probably enjoy this film, I was shocked that I kind of loved it. Its as predictable as any kids film these days, but its the little moments and offhand lines that, if you're paying attention, are really endearing.
Rated 16 Feb 2011
Rated 31 Jan 2011
74
45th
Its really a cute movie. I really like Farris and Hader's voice work. Oh and NPH FTW.
Rated 31 Jan 2011
Rated 17 Jan 2011
70
64th
- recommended
Rated 17 Jan 2011
Rated 13 Jan 2011
71
53rd
No where near as awesome as the book, the movie still had some entertaining bits in it.
Rated 13 Jan 2011
Rated 09 Jan 2011
69
53rd
Steve!
Rated 09 Jan 2011
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