Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) Critic Reviews

Any moviegoers possessed of funny bones will laugh their fool heads off at Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.Read the full review

A surprisingly savory treat, though it doesn't bear much resemblance to the charming classic children's book on which it's based.Read the full review

It’s a brisk, bright, winning effort, even though it already looks sadly out of touch with the times.Read the full review

The movie's humor targets both kids and grown-ups with equal success, but, even with the presence of a mustache-fixated monkey, the main attraction here is the movie's vibrant 3-D animation and its perfect storm of foodie-friendly sight gags.Read the full review

Eye-popping and mouth-watering in one, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs spins a 30-page children's book into a 90-minute all-you-can-laugh buffet.Read the full review

The splashy animation is well-executed but again a bit monotonous for a full-length feature.Read the full review

Goes down easy enough at first. But even at a svelte 81 minutes, this meal drags on too long.Read the full review

There is clear definition between closer and further elements. I've seen a lot of 3-D recently, and in terms of technical quality, this is the best.Read the full review

It’s not especially filling, but it leaves a pleasant aftertaste.Read the full review