Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013) Reviews

• Cute-sy and punny...not bad actually

  star_hazard2013-10-30

  I found the first movie unique and fun...the second was a bit less surprising but it was saved by the puns haha Some of course might not like the lines but for me it was funny when needed :D Everything was cute of course and was perfect for its intended audience (I watched this with at least 100 kids in the theaters...and all of them loved it..so much giggles and kid noise) I was happy they didn't put much romance on it a hint as with the first movie but not overpowering to make it romantic Storyline- hm well of course it is predictable and there aren't twist and turns you just know this will happen..it's a kids movie it should be simple with bright colors and lovable cute characters and Cloudy 2 gave that.

• So disappointing

  rick_72013-10-21

  I'm resigned to the fact that "0 out of 124 people" will find the following review useful (in the world of IMDb, dissenting opinions are usually regarded as useless - quite odd, as I always enjoy reading reviews that challenge my thoughts on a film). Anyway, here goes: If the original Cloudy was like one of those Heston Blumenthal dishes that's both outrageously odd and utterly brilliant - I don't know, perhaps fried egg with jam and Rice Krispies - then this misguided, saccharine sequel is a pointless pudding, an overly sweet dessert that makes you sick up a bit of the main course. Flint Lockwood (Bill Hader) lands a job with a shady corporation run by his childhood hero - funny how he wasn't mentioned in the first film - who decides to send Flint back to his home island for the post-first-film clean-up, whilst playing him off against his friends. The island itself is now inhabited by living beings made of food, including a cute little strawberry with the voice of Eric Cartman, a spider comprising Big Mac and fries, and a taco-dile that spits vegetables everywhere. Are you sure this script is ready? The problem, no doubt, is that Phil Lord and Chris Miller were only on hand to provide the story and exec-produce, with former South Park staffer Erica Rivinoja botching the writing job, and Cody Cameron (Shrek, Madagascar) and Cloudy contributor Kris Pearn taking care of the rest. There are a few good jokes - the fishing trip, the translation, Steve the monkey generally - but it's largely overbearing sentiment, food creatures with punny names (essentially a Twitter hashtag that got out of hand), and Steve Jobs-based villainy, a sort of Robots/Wreck-It Ralph/Jurassic Park III hybrid, with a minimum of heart, wit and invention. I wanted something as anarchic and genuinely original as the first movie. Instead, I got a film that's not only aimed at kids, but doggedly conventional, and insultingly predictable, both in its re-treading of old ground and its telegraphing of old jokes. It's the most disappointing movie I've seen for a couple of years at least.

• Animation is good but it's a sequel that wasn't really needed

  tr912013-10-25

  'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2' was yet another sequel to be released in 2013. The first one was a good solid animated film, not the best but it was different and I liked it. I didn't watch this with high expectations because the 1st one was just a good 7/10. As in the first film, the animation is excellent with lots of bright colours etc. Characters are well designed just the same as the 1st. Everything looks good. The voices are mostly the same but it's a shame Mr.T didn't return to voice Earl Devereaux. There are some funny moments throughout the film but the storyline in general just wasn't as good as the 1st. The original setting has changed because Flint's machine is still running and the town is being over run with food-animal hybrids. This was just a bit silly in general and didn't have the magic of the 1st film. Overall it was just a bit unnecessary and a sequel that wasn't really needed. The title could've been more imaginative as well. I found it to be much like 'Despicable Me 2' where it was OK to watch for the 1st hour but then I was getting bored where it was just tedious. It's OK for a one time watch but the first one is definitely better. I'm sure the youngsters will enjoy it but the first one was more of a film that all ages could at least enjoy in full. Also if Chester V is Flint's hero, why wasn't this mentioned in the first film? 5/10.

• Disappointing Sequel

  pinkarray2013-10-12

  I was so excited for this sequel because I love Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs especially Flint and I didn't like any of the characters very much in this film. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 was a dumb film with too much drama and stupidity. Flint is not very smart anymore and his voice is also super annoying. The characters are not very happy in the film, Flint's stupidity and clumsiness has caused chaos and got him looking deeply sad and crying a bit. There is also potty humor in this film as well, with the underwear. Flint is also curious, naive, not very talkative, and doesn't have a very big personality. See, this film didn't capture much of the magic of the first film. It's like the people that made this film has lost their intelligence and do not know how underrated the first film was. This film actually had some pretty good and interesting parts moreso in the beginning before he started crying about something of his personality that has like completely ruined the whole point of the films. Flint's dad sung a silly song and the music in this film was also silly. This film was a waste of time, I suggest you avoid it, it's nothing really special. I came home thinking the film would be more exciting and better if they had thought of better ideas. The only part of the film I can say was decent was the animation, which was very close to the original. I couldn't follow the storyline, it had a lot of plot holes and lame stuff. This whole film was like annoying and unnecessary.

• Why are people so negative!!

  chris_rowe-881-1688202013-12-30

  Ill start by saying I am 26 and I went with my 25 year old partner to watch this film, I have to review this film solely for the reason that people have been overly harsh with there assessments of this movie. No animation film bar classic Disney really goes into any great story lines or tries to really pull at your heart strings or tries to go all in to win an Oscar, so for the people giving this a low rating I am genuinely baffled as to why. These films in recent times try and do the following in my eyes: 1)Show a great imagination to capture an audience. 2)Create characters within the film that will sell merchandise as well as be loved by the people watching. 3)Entertain and show plot twists to keep the viewers engrossed throughout. 4)Be accessible for as many age groups as they can. This film does all of that and more and is completely enjoyable. It is smart, funny and totally awesome for kids and adults alike. Films like this aren't ever going to be up there with all time greats! but its films like this that warm your heart and make you smile!. It is a great film for family, kids or even a date night. Great film and look forward to number 3. Enjoy and guarantee you will leave satisfied!!!!