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Just when you thought that Pixar and DreamWorks had the monopoly on computer animated movies, along comes Sony with the delightful Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs and splashes enough imagination on the screen to make any of its rivals sit up and take notice.
Appreciating that the source material is spread a little too thinly for the film to be an outright classic, what really helps Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs is the wonderful way it’s been realised. Blessed with a bright, vibrant colour palette, some fabulous voice talent--whoever cast Mr T deserves many medals--and an engaging story, it’s a very good film that serves a family audience well.
It’s also one of the very first films to be released in 3D on Blu-ray. You need a 3D television to feel the benefit, but obviously there are rewards to be reaped here if your technology is already in place. Capturing the quality of the cinematic 3D presentation, Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs is a fine candidate for 3D, and the film looks quite wonderful here.
A sequel has already been commissioned, unsurprisingly, but it’s a film that’s got a job and a half on its hands. For Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs is a lovely movie, and one that sets high standards to live up to. --Jon Foster
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Special Features
- A Recipe for Success: The Making of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
- Key Ingredients: The Voices of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
- Early Development Scenes
- Extended Scenes
- Progression Reels with Introductions by Visual Effects Supervisor Rob Bredow
- “Raining Sunshine” Music Video by iCarly's Miranda Cosgrove
- Behind the Scenes of Miranda Cosgrove's "Raining Sunshine" Music Video
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By N. Langford
Format:DVD
This was a lovely movie about the dreams we hold as children and the hope that we may one day achieve them. The comedy is light hearted, the visuals are mouth-wateringly stunning (especially the Jelly Mall) and the story itself, holds your attention. I believe the movie was aimed at all ages, as there was something for everyone. I can truely say that I was looking forward to this DVD arriving and it did not disappoint, I would whole-heartedly recommend this to anyone.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By chris
Format:Blu-ray
This was a very entertaining original film that was alot of fun.
If you have children they will love it and its fun for adults too.
If you have children they will love it and its fun for adults too.
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I had seen some pretty good professional reviews of "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs", and since I am generally a fan of animation (who doesn't love "Finding Nemo" and "Ratatouille"?!) I was very pleased when I received this film as a gift.
For those who don't know (I didn't!) this film is based on a popular children's book from the late 70s, and is about (in a nutshell) a young scientist who is desperate to invent something that will improve everyone's life and will make his somewhat old-fashioned father proud. His invention? A machine that can turn rain into food, which although seems great at first look, inevitably causes huge problems.
First of all, this film has an absolutely brilliant voice cast including Bill Hader, Anna Faris and James Caan, and all of these actors have been cast perfectly. It also has a fantastic supporting cast of characters, my favourites being Steve the monkey, voiced by Neil Patrick Harris and Officer Earl Devereaux, voiced by none other than Mr T. The little asides from these characters had me in stitches throughout the film, and the animation is bright, imaginative and beautiful.
Whilst I've read some reviews by people complaining about "plot holes" and the like, the fact is, this is animation and is a film about raining food(!) so I think it is wise to suspend relief with this film and simply enjoy. It is hugely funny, is packed full of endearing and hilarious characters, and ends beautifully. I can see myself watching this one over and over again!
For those who don't know (I didn't!) this film is based on a popular children's book from the late 70s, and is about (in a nutshell) a young scientist who is desperate to invent something that will improve everyone's life and will make his somewhat old-fashioned father proud. His invention? A machine that can turn rain into food, which although seems great at first look, inevitably causes huge problems.
First of all, this film has an absolutely brilliant voice cast including Bill Hader, Anna Faris and James Caan, and all of these actors have been cast perfectly. It also has a fantastic supporting cast of characters, my favourites being Steve the monkey, voiced by Neil Patrick Harris and Officer Earl Devereaux, voiced by none other than Mr T. The little asides from these characters had me in stitches throughout the film, and the animation is bright, imaginative and beautiful.
Whilst I've read some reviews by people complaining about "plot holes" and the like, the fact is, this is animation and is a film about raining food(!) so I think it is wise to suspend relief with this film and simply enjoy. It is hugely funny, is packed full of endearing and hilarious characters, and ends beautifully. I can see myself watching this one over and over again!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
"you know what you are Flint Lock wood- a shananaginiser"......!!!!
excellent film, great price- my little boy and i love it... Mr T as Earl the police officer is superb...!!
Published 24 days ago by bjenx
4.0 out of 5 stars
funny
bought as a stocking filler for kids
laughed & enjoyed watching with the kids for family time.
I think I can watch it again when I find time.
laughed & enjoyed watching with the kids for family time.
I think I can watch it again when I find time.
Published 1 month ago by FLOOOO
1.0 out of 5 stars
amusing film spoilt by some ill thought out sideshows
On the face of it a good competent Computer Generated Animation film, directed at families who would appear to have slightly more adults than children in them. Read more
Published 1 month ago by F. M. Havicon
4.0 out of 5 stars
All round good movie
excellent movie and a good one for the kids, they will find it most entertaining and it came at a great price as well.
Published 1 month ago by stewie chewie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good 3d
This film is bonkers but is really enjoyable. This is the first 3d bluray I owned yet it is actually very impressive for its 3d effects. Read more
Published 2 months ago by E P Sheard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must own!
I LOVE this film!
Was watched at the cinema in 3D and was worried that it wouldn't hold up as just standard but I enjoyed it just as much. Read more
Was watched at the cinema in 3D and was worried that it wouldn't hold up as just standard but I enjoyed it just as much. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr G T Thynne
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs.
This was also for my granddaughter for Christmas and she thought it was a little bit wierd she said. Words of a 9 year old. I'm not sure if she liked it or not but I think so.
Published 2 months ago by Mollpoll
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not the best but good
This was certainly an original film! Because it was so quirky I'm not sure what some will make of it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. G. Jones
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good film
I had thought this was a film for children, but, of course, it isn't
It's great fun and a good,moral tale.
It's great fun and a good,moral tale.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Diane M. Hellyer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Film for my Grandkids
I bought this film for my Grandkids and they loved it we had a Movie Night when they stopped over,being the great grandparents we are! Giving their mom and Dad time off.
Published 3 months ago by Salelmo
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