Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs

I finally caught Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs today, three weeks after it came out and just – I think – before it vanished from the screens. I paid extra for the 3D performance as it was the only one that fitted in with the times I was free.

Plot-in-a-nutshell: a young inventor reaches desperation point trying to make himself popular and creates a “water to food” converter which promises to change the fortunes of his remote town. Of course, it doesn’t all go to plan.

CwacoM is a very well put-together film with a ludicrous plot. What really made it for me was the comic timing. From slapstick moments to montage events and dialogue, the directors seem to have post-graduate degrees in the study of when to drop a joke onto an audience.

As with any animated film, the characters are of great importance and here we have a wild and varied collection to hold the interest. From Flint Lockwood and his father Tim (with his amazing facial hair), to the corrupt mayor (Bruce Campbell), through police officer Earl (Mr T) to the surprisingly talented cameraman Manny. Oh, and Steve – the monkey.

There are a lot of plot devices. Almost everything that appears early in the movie makes at least a comedic re-appearance later on. Keep an eye out for the remote control television… Basically, nothing is wasted.

Well, nothing except the 3D. Really, nothing stood out for me for my extra £1.50 in this film. If you have the chance, save the cash and plump for the regular 2D version.

Definitely one worth seeing for adults and children alike. I’m definitely glad I managed to catch it before it vanished from the theatres.

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