I really didn't have high expectations for this film - the best cast member was Neil Patrick Harris who was providing the voice of a monkey! It probably goes without saying then that Anna Faris and Bill Hader didn't exactly promise to deliver a Shrek, Finding Nemo or Up!
Well colour me judgemental - the film is jolly good!
It's a far fetched story sure, but filled with a great deal of humour for the adults with plenty of one liners early on that came back to amuse the attentive. For the youngin's? Plenty of slapstick comedy and the kids sitting near me were thoroughly entertained.
The animation is also very strong. When you learn that the plot centres around various items of food raining from the sky you'll quickly realise why the title was perfect for 3D. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs never tries to make it's animation "photo-real" but tries to use a more cartoon animation style.
Bloody surprised and bloody entertained would have to be my short, if slightly profane, summary. A great little film to cure your Sunday morning hangover.
Still not convinced? Did I forget to mention Mr T provides a voice?!?!
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4 Stars
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