Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Single-Disc Edition)

Genre : DVD ( DVD )
Release : 2010/01/05
Price : $18.49

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Judi and Ron Barrett's Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a much-loved, whimsical book about a tiny island where food falls from the sky like rain. The book serves as a jumping-off point for Sony's animated, digital 3-D Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs which is not so much a retelling of the book as an exploration of what makes food rain from the sky on a small island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Flint (Bill Hader), a clever young inventor with a reputation for creations gone awry, has recently completed a machine that he claims will turn water into food. Like his past failed inventions, Flint's new food-converting machine doesn't work as planned, and on its initial test run it ends up getting launched into the sky where clouds form and begin to rain cheeseburgers. The falling burgers destroy the Swallow Falls community's latest attempt to bolster its failing, sardine-dependent economy, but the Mayor's (Bruce Campbell) initial fury quickly turns to greedy anticipation as he begins to realize that food falling from the sky could serve as an innovative tourist draw. As the entire town is caught up re-defining itself as "Chew and Swallow," only Flint's father (James Caan) remains skeptical of his son's invention. Greed leads to some very strange weather events like spaghetti twisters and extra-giant food which, while providing a huge career opportunity for brainy weather intern Sam Sparks (Anna Faris) who's masquerading as an air-headed television personality, also threaten to destroy the town and its inhabitants. In the end, only the collaborative efforts of Flint, his father, and Sam can save the town of Chew and Swallow from certain destruction by the out of control invention. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a funny, imaginative film that's well-animated and immensely entertaining for kids and adults. Rated PG for brief mild language, but appropriate for most ages 5 and older. --Tami Horiuchi




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With 3D movies hard to come by, I had to try this one. But it is not a very good movie and even worse, it doesn't have very good 3D effects. Monsters vs. Aliens is a way better movie and the 3D effects are much better..

I really enjoyed this movie. I thought it flowed well, it was cute, and had a nice ending. I have heard, however, that if you really love the book you'll hate the movie. Since I've never read the book, I cannot judge. Great for the whole family.

The 3D is great , I love the way the movie jumps out of the screen. Can't wait for more 3D movies to come out. I just pre ordered the movie MONSTER HOUSE ( Blu-ray 3D )will not be here till Sept. 14 can't wait. I just can't get over how much fun it is to watch a 3D MOVIE!!!

I ordered 2 dvd's for my grandson and when I got the conformation that my items had been shipped that same day my daughter called and said he got his 2 movies. Now I just don't think you could ask for quicker shipping. The movies arrived in great shape, cases and dvd. Very happy with my purchase. I would recommend this seller. Thank you I would buy from you again.

OK, this is an animated, rather silly little movie, but it is well done and the 3D effect is impressive. It should appeal to pre-teens and the older generation, if for no other reason than it is funny and absorbing.There are moral values incorporated, but they do not interfere with the story.