Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

Audience Reviews

View More

Movie G @Movieguy565 Jul 4 Bill hader's laugh when he breaks into the house during the "snowball" scene is the best laugh in cinematic history. See more Tyler S @tylerking24 Jun 24 Feels like this is a movie I would've loved as a child, but I don't think I've seen it before. Fair to say, I thought it was really fun! See more John K @WQCMI Jun 24 Grew up with this film and I love it. The characters are memorable, the story is a good modern take on the book, the animation was peak for 2009 and the father-son dynamic for the film is heartwarming. Plus, can't forget Mr. T! I wish we can get a live-action remake of this, it would be incredible (I can imagine Matt Smith playing Flint.) See more America I @RT34958892 Jun 15 This culinary catastrophe comes to life in the 2009 animated hit Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, a wild, laugh-out-loud adventure from Sony Pictures Animation. At the center of the chaos is Flint Lockwood, a well-meaning but perpetually misunderstood inventor who dreams of changing his dreary hometown of Swallow Falls. Tired of the town’s dismal reliance on sardines, Flint builds the "FLDSMDFR," a sophisticated machine designed to transform water into delicious, ready-to-eat meals. What starts as a miraculous solution to local hunger quickly spirals into a global climate crisis, as the machine begins churning out dangerous, gargantuan food storms. As the world teeters on the brink of becoming an unintended "Foodtopia," Flint must team up with quirky meteorologist Sam Sparks and a colorful cast of locals to pull the plug on his own creation. See more Lynn D @RT96642615 Jun 13 This movie was wonderful. Me and the Mr. loved it! The dynamic between Flint and Sam was lovely, and the symbolism of the FLDSMDFR being like their child and causing issues in their relationship was so relatable. I also loved Steve the monkey representing Flint's mistress. As an American Misandrist, the metaphoric telling of Flint's douche-bagness was unforgettable and reelevating when he had intimate scenes with Steve. I took one star off because the lack of diversity and racist stereotypes. For one, the cop is seen as a bad guy and chases Flint down the street screaming his government name (which he knows for some reason), not to mention how his son wishes to be hairy on his chest, stereotyping how all black men are hairy like gorillas. I also did not appreciate the scene where Flint Lockwood guns down the entire Devereaux family in their own home in a racially motivated hysteria, not to mention Earl the cops catch phrase is "No Monkey Business!" like all POC only know monkeys. See more Paolo F @XKP-Producer May 31 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is an early work from the creative duo of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. While it doesn't quite reach the brilliance and refinement of their later projects, it already showcases their imagination, energy, and unique sense of humor. The story is fun, colorful, and packed with creative ideas, turning a simple premise into an entertaining adventure filled with memorable moments. The animation may feel a bit dated today, but the film's charm remains intact. Most importantly, it delivers plenty of laughs for both children and adults. Suitable for the whole family, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a lighthearted and enjoyable animated movie that deserves a watch, especially for anyone curious to see the early steps of two filmmakers who would later create some truly outstanding films. See more Read all reviews

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

My Rating

Read More Read Less WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW POST RATING