Metacritic Movie Ratings
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 75

  out of 100

  USA TodayClaudia Puig

  A surprisingly savory treat, though it doesn't bear much resemblance to the charming classic children's book on which it's based.

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• 70

  out of 100

  Los Angeles Times

  The movie's humor targets both kids and grown-ups with equal success, but, even with the presence of a mustache-fixated monkey, the main attraction here is the movie's vibrant 3-D animation and its perfect storm of foodie-friendly sight gags.

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• 70

  out of 100

  Variety

  Eye-popping and mouth-watering in one, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs spins a 30-page children's book into a 90-minute all-you-can-laugh buffet.

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• 70

  out of 100

  The Hollywood Reporter

  The splashy animation is well-executed but again a bit monotonous for a full-length feature.

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• 67

  out of 100

  Entertainment Weekly

  Goes down easy enough at first. But even at a svelte 81 minutes, this meal drags on too long.

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• 63

  out of 100

  Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert

  There is clear definition between closer and further elements. I've seen a lot of 3-D recently, and in terms of technical quality, this is the best.

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• 60

  out of 100

  The New York Times

  If the filmmakers opt to make only light statements about junk food, obesity and solid waste, they at least leave the audience sated on a single serving of inspired lunacy.

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