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Tempête de boulettes géantes

Original title: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
  • 2009
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  • 1h 30m
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Neil Patrick Harris, Anna Faris, Bill Hader, and Jeremy Shada in Tempête de boulettes géantes (2009)
Inspired by the children's book, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs focuses on a town where food falls from the sky like rain.
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A local scientist is often regarded as a failure until he invents a machine that can make food fall from the sky. But little does he know that things are about to take a turn for the worst.A local scientist is often regarded as a failure until he invents a machine that can make food fall from the sky. But little does he know that things are about to take a turn for the worst.A local scientist is often regarded as a failure until he invents a machine that can make food fall from the sky. But little does he know that things are about to take a turn for the worst.

  • Directors
    • Phil Lord
    • Christopher Miller
  • Writers
    • Phil Lord
    • Christopher Miller
    • Judi Barrett
  • Stars
    • Anna Faris
    • Bill Hader
    • Bruce Campbell
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    276K
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    • Directors
      • Phil Lord
      • Christopher Miller
    • Writers
      • Phil Lord
      • Christopher Miller
      • Judi Barrett
    • Stars
      • Anna Faris
      • Bill Hader
      • Bruce Campbell
    • 243User reviews
    • 161Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 14 nominations total

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    Anna Faris
    Anna Faris
    • Sam Sparks
    • (voice)
    Bill Hader
    Bill Hader
    • Flint Lockwood
    • (voice)
    Bruce Campbell
    Bruce Campbell
    • Mayor Shelbourne
    • (voice)
    James Caan
    James Caan
    • Tim Lockwood
    • (voice)
    Andy Samberg
    Andy Samberg
    • 'Baby' Brent
    • (voice)
    Mr. T
    Mr. T
    • Earl Devereaux
    • (voice)
    Bobb'e J. Thompson
    Bobb'e J. Thompson
    • Cal Devereaux
    • (voice)
    Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt
    • Manny
    • (voice)
    Neil Patrick Harris
    Neil Patrick Harris
    • Steve
    • (voice)
    Al Roker
    Al Roker
    • Patrick Patrickson
    • (voice)
    Lauren Graham
    Lauren Graham
    • Fran Lockwood
    • (voice)
    Will Forte
    Will Forte
    • Joe Towne
    • (voice)
    Max Neuwirth
    • Young Flint
    • (voice)
    Peter Siragusa
    Peter Siragusa
    • Rufus
    • (voice)
    Angela Shelton
    Angela Shelton
    • Regina Devereaux
    • (voice)
    Neil Flynn
    Neil Flynn
    • Weather News Network Producer
    • (voice)
    Liz Cackowski
    Liz Cackowski
    • Flint's Teacher
    • (voice)
    Isabella Acres
    Isabella Acres
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    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Phil Lord
      • Christopher Miller
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      • Phil Lord
      • Christopher Miller
      • Judi Barrett
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    8moviewizguy

    Prepare to get served

    Inspired by Ron and Judi Barrett's beloved children's book of the same name, CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS follows inventor Flint Lockwood and brainy weathergirl Sam Sparks as they attempt to discover why the rain in their small town has stopped while food is falling in its place. Meanwhile, lifelong bully Brent relishes in tormenting Flint just as he did when they were kids, and Mayor Shelbourne schemes to use Flint's latest invention--a device designed to improve everyone's lives--for his own personal gain.

    OK, I admit it. The trailer for this film looked average, compared to other animated flicks, especially the films from Pixar. I thought the film would be too kiddy for me and that the storyline was beyond lame. I mean, food falling from the sky doesn't draw people in, does it? Oh, how wrong I was. I think we just found the third contender for the best animated movie section in the Academy Awards, people! Not only is this much better than non-Pixar animated films that has been released in SOME time (I think the last was HAPPY FEET?), but it's also one of the most visceral, inventive, entertaining, ingenious, silly movies that I've seen this year! Oh, wait. This is the only one.

    I felt like a kid again when I put my 3D glasses on. Things popped out in a flashy fashion and the movie told in a quick pace with zippy dialogue! I wanted to grab the delicious-looking foods on the screen, from hotdogs to ice cream! It's like being a kid in a candy store! There's so much craziness here that I can't even dare to describe! When was it the first time that you saw a talking monkey that ripped a heart out from a live gummy bear?! When was it the first time that you saw a live turkey eating a human being?! Everything in this film is so ridiculous and preposterous that you have no choice but to go along with the ride

    This is also a very, very funny film with a laugh per minute with some really clever jokes scattered throughout the film. But don't worry. There's a story in here too. It's been quite a while since I've seen a good father-and-son film (the last was FINDING NEMO?), but this film succeeded in that department as well. The message is by no means blatant and preachy at all. The cast is also a splendid delight, Mr. T standing out as one of the top characters because you can never really escape his noticeable voice. Bill Hader and Anna Faris did a wonderful job in their roles as well.

    Oh, and did I mention the film was a visual feast (no pun intended)? You will see things in here that you have NEVER seen and probably will never see again in any other film. This should automatically get you a ticket to the theaters because when are you ever going to see a talking monkey grabbing a heart out of a live gummy bear?! WHEN?! The 3D technology is near flawless. It's probably the best looking 3D I've ever seen, the image looking very sharp from background to foreground. I also found the score by Mark Mothersbaugh to be amazing and exceptionally memorable.

    If there's one bad thing I have to say about the movie, it isn't as good as Pixar's storytelling. However, CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS should be a movie you should watch in theaters because it's unlike any movie you have ever seen. There's a lot of ingenuity and inventiveness and cleverness that is warped around the movie. The film is entertaining for both the kids and the adults to enjoy, so there's no need to worry. But wow, was this film a spectacle. If you have the chance to see this in 3D, see it but I'm sure the 2D version works just as well. If you're iffy about the trailer, I guess that's a good thing because the movie surpasses the trailer by ten times. Prepare to get served...literally.
    8timeaftrtime

    Not only does justice to the book but takes its own sweep of originality and charm

    Anyone involved with the elementary school world as at least heard of the Barret classic "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs." As a teacher, I was thrilled to learn it was to be made a movie. As usual, however, that leads to the problem of whether it would stick too much to the book to be entertaining for the screen or a Hollywood catastrophe that steals only the title?

    I know it's irritating to read from those book loyalists, but it's only a fair comparison. I felt this movie found a perfect balance of big-screen awesomeness and the charm of the book.

    For book enthusiasts, they pretty much had everything right. This film does indeed follow the plot of the book. Entire illustrations are recreated for the movie with stunning nods to Ron Barret's artwork. Then again, one must keep in mind that the book was an extremely general plot. The movie goes into detail, very much into detail, of what was going on in the town.

    We have the classic nerd, Flint Lockwood, a lovable and goofy character who embodies the wannabe coolness and social awkwardness and desperation of every social outcast. He's almost painful to watch, but I think it's what makes him so likable--you feel sorry for him. Anywho, in a desperate attempt to prove his worth to his father, he invents a machine that turns water into food. And hence the coming of the trademark weather of Swallow Falls (later renamed to Barrets' Chewandswallow).

    Honestly, I was surprised at the plot they got going out of this--while still maintaining the basics of the book. It had an ADHD spirit with wonderfully over-the-top characters. This will probably annoy many a soul, but I thought it a winning combination for those who can put up with it all. Really, you need the heart and mind of a child for this, but if you can summon those up, you will be impressed.

    I saw it in the normal format, but I'm sure it was an intense hoot in 3D. That might have been a bit much for me, but I'm sure the kids loved food flying at them. Regardless, the animation was stunning, combining a tribute to Ron Barret's amazing illustrations in background with pleasantly cartoony characters.

    This was much better than expected. It was creative, extremely fun, and paid reference to everything from "Independence Day" to "The Twilight Zone". You may need the heart and mind of a child for this, but if you can summon those up, you will be impressed.
    8mrmac-1

    Superb animation, wonderful story

    Truly great animation, with the expressions of the eyes reminiscent of anime. A story that is about the child within each of us, yet all the while considering the risks involved during the whole of life. This is a story about innocence, in the true meaning of "knowing oneself completely" and all that this implies. It is also a story very much about the importance of imagination and creativity.

    I am a child and an adult. What I've been taught, not entirely by just my fellow human beings, is that judgment is never productive. At its best, it is a desire to share with others something we do or do not appreciate. At its worst, it is a shutting down of the connection we have with each other. Perhaps a more productive way of sharing opinions about anything might be making distinctions between what is appreciated about the thing, and what is not, and the reasons for both aspects of these thoughts/feelings. This story actually addresses this tough issue, while entertaining us with a romp and a grand adventure.

    My appreciation of this film is that it inspires me to laugh at myself (it's quite funny), at us, and my culture. And all the while, it is kind. The story and animation are tremendously imaginative, a quality I've found missing in many stories, animated or not. One of the themes, if not the main thread of the story, is that we humans are creative beings, and that, while this involves risks, we must express our imagination or take the greater risk of becoming stuck, stale and static, living only in the past tense.

    The greatest compliment I can give this film is that I want my 2-year-old granddaughter to see it, for I am absolutely sure she will enjoy it almost as much as I have at age 61.

    Greg Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    9Apemangalore

    Possibly the funniest animated movie I've ever seen

    Just to set the record straight, I'm not a fan of most non-Disney Animation, non-Pixar animated films being released these days, and even my faith in the former was just recently renewed with last year's Bolt (which has topped Pulp Fiction as my personal favorite movie of all time). Sure, every once in a while, a brilliant piece such as Coraline will come along, but honestly, I find that to be one of the relatively few exceptions from this decade. So, with that said, I initially wasn't looking forward to seeing Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. What further detracted from my excitement were the trailers, which led me to believe that the film was going to be strictly targeted towards children. Having just seen the film, though, I am happy to say that all of my fears were put to rest.

    Visually, this is perhaps one of the most spectacular animated movies I've ever seen, with literally every frame being a feast for the eyes. There were moments, especially throughout the movie's undeniably thrilling climax, in which my jaw just dropped in amazement. Not to throw in so much hyperbole, but this truly is one of the best animated films in terms of pure eye candy. While there's so much else in this movie to enjoy, the visuals alone make it worth the price of admission.

    The vocal performances in Cloudy are some of the most impressive ones I've heard in quite some time. Both Bill Hader and Anna Faris as Flint and Sam, respectively, capture the essence of these two socially-awkward, smarter-than-you-might-think type of characters perfectly. Overall, I felt these two characters had some real chemistry, and as a result, I thoroughly enjoyed watching their relationship evolve throughout the course of the film. Mr. T is also terrific as the city cop, Earl, delivering some of the most gut-bustingly hilarious lines in the entire film. With that said, this is quite possibly the funniest animated movie that I've ever seen. To put it simply, there were a couple of moments in which I literally thought that I was going to be ill.

    I walked out of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs with very much the same feeling as I did with '08's aforementioned Bolt: astonished by how mediocre I initially expected the film to be, and how enjoyable it actually ended up being. The only thing keeping this film from getting a 10/10 in my book is – even with the few scenes that managed to tug at my heartstrings - the lack of an emotional punch powerful enough to get me choked up. However, given the film's quirky nature, I view that as a mild complaint at best. Go see it, folks.
    7claudio_carvalho

    Silly for Adults but also Funny and Entertaining

    In the small island of Swallow Falls, the outcast boy Flint Lockwood is a clumsy inventor encouraged by his mother. When the island is not capable of exporting the production of sardine, the fish becomes the basis of the alimentation of the locals that have to consume it all the times. Years later, Flint's mother dies and his skeptical father Tim Lockwood, who is an old fisherman that has a store that sells sardine, gives a partnership in his store and invites Flint to work with him. But Flint has just invented a food processor that converts water into food and decides to test the piece of equipment. However, he accidentally launches it to the space and begins to rain hamburgers and other food in the island. A television sends the trainee of the weather department Sam Sparks to cover the phenomenon and Flint becomes famous. However, the greedy and glutton Mayor Shelbourne overworks the machine and the food becomes a menace to the human race.

    "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" is an animation silly for adults but also funny and entertaining. The satire with the world of destructive fast food loses the opportunity to give a message to children about the wrong type of food and prefers a naive and foolish story with a beautiful visual. But children will certainly love this movie. My vote is seven.

    Title (Brazil): "Tá Chovendo Hamburguer" ("It Is Raining Hamburguer")

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    • Trivia
      Earl Devereaux has the exact opposite hairstyle of his voice actor, Mr. T. Instead of a T-shaped mohawk, Earl sports a T-shaped bald patch.
    • Goofs
      The dam that prevents the leftovers to flood the city with uneaten food is arched the other way around. An arch dam built that way would collapse instantly as soon as any load is applied.
    • Quotes

      Earl Devereaux: You see this contact lens?

      Flint Lockwood: Yeah?

      Earl Devereaux: This contact lens represents you! And my eye represents my eye!

      [Puts on contact lens]

      Earl Devereaux: I've got my *eye* on you!

    • Crazy credits
      (opening credits) A film by a lot of people.
    • Alternate versions
      The 2010 DVD offers two viewing presentation options. One is the theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1, while the other is a modified aspect ratio of 1.78:1
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Duplicity/Knowing/I Love You, Man (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Raining Sunshine
      Written by Matthew Gerrard, Jay Landers and Charlie Midnight

      Produced by Matthew Gerrard

      Performed by Miranda Cosgrove

      Miranda Cosgrove appears courtesy of Columbia Records

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    • Release date
      • October 21, 2009 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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      • Sony Pictures (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Spanish
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Lluvia de Hamburguesas
    • Filming locations
      • Sony Pictures Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Sony Pictures Animation
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    • Budget
      • $100,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $124,870,275
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $30,304,648
      • Sep 20, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $243,006,136
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
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    • Sound mix
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      • 2.35 : 1

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