Cloudy with Chance of Meatballs By
Jozua J. Jonker
Viewing At: Sterkinekor
Release Date: 16 October 2009
Directed By Phil Lord
Screenplay By Phil Lord
Producers: Pam Marsden
Voices:
Flint Lockwood - Bill Hader, Sam Sparks - Anna Faris, Tim Lockwood - James Caan, "Baby" Brent - Andy Samberg, Mayor Shelbourne - Bruce Campbell
Earl Devereaux - Mr. T, Cal Devereaux - Bobb'e J. Thompson, Manny - Benjamin Bratt
Genre: Animation
Classification: PG
Running time: 90 Minutes
Release Date: 16 October 2009
Directed By Phil Lord
Screenplay By Phil Lord
Producers: Pam Marsden
Voices:
Flint Lockwood - Bill Hader, Sam Sparks - Anna Faris, Tim Lockwood - James Caan, "Baby" Brent - Andy Samberg, Mayor Shelbourne - Bruce Campbell
Earl Devereaux - Mr. T, Cal Devereaux - Bobb'e J. Thompson, Manny - Benjamin Bratt
Genre: Animation
Classification: PG
Running time: 90 Minutes
After watching the movie I did not feel this movie was for me. Maybe it was an off day for me or that I am not a parent yet. But their where a few things in the movie that caught my attention which I think is worth mentioning.
The story begins with Flint Lockwood as young child having dreams as an inventor. Not sure whether he should pursue his dreams or follow his dad's dreams Flint's mother encourages the boy to follow what is in his heart. As Flint grows up his inventions are prone to have a life of their own which helps set-up the towns disaster that is about to happen as the antagonist, gets a life of its own, creating the food storm of the century . This is motivated by the town itself when it runs into an economic recession. Up to this point the town survived by catching and canning sardines but the world no longer needs it and so the town falls on hard times.
In Flint's impressive make-shift laboratory he works on a solution to the towns problems. An invention that can turn water into food. At the unveiling of the towns new theme park Flint activates his machine, creating a food euphoria for the citizens of Swallow Falls. The sub plots build around Flint's relationship with his father and a newly formed relationship with the Weather Girl Sam Sparks which is told by a big city news broadcaster to report on the weather in Swallow Falls as snippet to the daily news.
The movie is unique in its style, bringing a world of food to everyone's everyday life without it being that “gross”. Kids playing in ice cream show, having a house build out of jello etc. The visual effects created by Sony's new 3d imaging software gives way to stunning weather, food and big crowd sequence effects. Comedy is the drive behind the story which will be appealing to the adult audience and all the color and spectacle will wow the kids. Using animation as a platform to tell the story made the unique events believable, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. The creators of this animation used their knowledge of modern day culture to fuse story and character quirks together in a story mould that will be likable to kids and their parents.
The moral of the story is revealed early in the film, being yourself is OK, even if you are a nerd. The fact that the hero is typical outcasts, loner, does not fit in type who saves the day can be overlooked as each character is given distinctive visual and personal characteristics that make them as unique as the story itself. Cloudy with a chance of meatballs gets a hearty 7 out of 10.
See you at the movies.
The story begins with Flint Lockwood as young child having dreams as an inventor. Not sure whether he should pursue his dreams or follow his dad's dreams Flint's mother encourages the boy to follow what is in his heart. As Flint grows up his inventions are prone to have a life of their own which helps set-up the towns disaster that is about to happen as the antagonist, gets a life of its own, creating the food storm of the century . This is motivated by the town itself when it runs into an economic recession. Up to this point the town survived by catching and canning sardines but the world no longer needs it and so the town falls on hard times.
In Flint's impressive make-shift laboratory he works on a solution to the towns problems. An invention that can turn water into food. At the unveiling of the towns new theme park Flint activates his machine, creating a food euphoria for the citizens of Swallow Falls. The sub plots build around Flint's relationship with his father and a newly formed relationship with the Weather Girl Sam Sparks which is told by a big city news broadcaster to report on the weather in Swallow Falls as snippet to the daily news.
The movie is unique in its style, bringing a world of food to everyone's everyday life without it being that “gross”. Kids playing in ice cream show, having a house build out of jello etc. The visual effects created by Sony's new 3d imaging software gives way to stunning weather, food and big crowd sequence effects. Comedy is the drive behind the story which will be appealing to the adult audience and all the color and spectacle will wow the kids. Using animation as a platform to tell the story made the unique events believable, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. The creators of this animation used their knowledge of modern day culture to fuse story and character quirks together in a story mould that will be likable to kids and their parents.
The moral of the story is revealed early in the film, being yourself is OK, even if you are a nerd. The fact that the hero is typical outcasts, loner, does not fit in type who saves the day can be overlooked as each character is given distinctive visual and personal characteristics that make them as unique as the story itself. Cloudy with a chance of meatballs gets a hearty 7 out of 10.
See you at the movies.
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