Hilarious, imaginative and leaves you w/ a happy feeling

Rating: 9/10 (5 April 2011)

This movie has got to be one of the most hilarious animated films ever. And the best thing is that the humor didn't seem forced or out of place. The humor that was incorporated in the movie, actually went with the plot, but it wasn't that strong to overpower the movie and the plot itself.
When I first saw the trailer for this, I didn't think it was anything special. I thought it would just be another mediocre movie targeted for children. I mean, food falling from the sky? Really? Really? I had no plans of seeing it, but when my dad showed up with tickets to the IMAX movie, I didn't fight it either. "Oh, he's already bought the tickets! Might as well watch it!" So I went into the movie theater, not expecting anything great from this movie. Wow, was I surprised. I found myself getting sucked into the story. The characters were lovable, goofy and realistic. The animation was great and the 3D helped! I think this is one of the best animated films put into 3D. If I could watch it again in the IMAX theater, I would.
Flint Lockwood is an aspiring scientist. Ever since he was a little boy, he has dreamed of creating big things. Over the years, as he has been growing, all he's ever experienced was disappointment. His inventions have all failed miserably, until one day, Flint decides to try his latest invention- a machine that creates food out of water! However, lots of things go on and somehow, the machine ends up in the sky. Flint's lost hope of ever seeing the machine again, until later, it starts raining food. And that is when things get messy.
I learned, after first watching the movie, that this was adapted from a children's book. I've never read the book, but after watching this movie, I'm planning on reading it soon. Judging from some of the reviews, most people say that they were first fans of the children's book and this movie lived up to it, even if it added its own twist on things. I guess that's a good thing, then!
'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' is a happy film that will surely leave people smiling. This isn't only a movie for children! I'm sure teenagers and adults will enjoy it. In my opinion, this film could rival Dreamworks and actually be a product of Pixar.
Viewed on: April 6, 2011