CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
RYAN: “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” is a new animated film starring the voice talents of Bill Hader from TV’s “SNL,” Anna Faris, Niel Patrick Harris and Mr. T.
CAROLINE: I’m not that sorry I had to miss this movie, though I thought it had the potential to be very cute. How was it?
RYAN: Not so cute.
CAROLINE: Really?!
RYAN: Well, ok. It was cute but just not that good. I was bored. I usually love kids’ movies, but this one disappointed me even though it’s in IMAX 3D, where available. And the 3D was barely even noticeable.
CAROLINE: Wow, this is a real departure for you! I’ve never heard you bash a family film.
RYAN: Maybe I’m finally growing up. I was just really not all that entertained by this movie, primarily because the story is very simple and lame. I found the subplots much more interesting than the main story.
CAROLINE: How did the rest of the audience react?
RYAN: Some of the adults were guffawing randomly, and I couldn’t figure out what they thought was so funny. I was like, “Wow, are you really enjoying it that much?” I don’t think they were movie critics though.
CAROLINE: They were just the unwashed masses.
RYAN: I’m sure the kids will love it though. It’s silly and mindless, and they’ll get a kick of the food falling from the sky.
CAROLINE: I love Bill Hader. How was he?
RYAN: His voice was fine, and Anna Faris was fine too, but I’d much rather see them in a movie. And the animation wasn’t even that great. It just sort of looked like a Christmas special, like “Frosty the Snowman.” I just wasn’t really a fan of this movie if you hadn’t gathered that yet.
CAROLINE: I’m sorry to hear that. Of all the kids’ movies that have come out lately, this one looked like it actually potential. Guess not.
RYAN: I’m sad that I missed “Ponyo” because that really looked good to me. I’m gonna go ahead and recommend it over this movie even though I didn’t see it.
— BOTTOM LINE —
RYAN: It’s a sure bet for the kids, but I thought the story was lame. I don’t think adults will like it.
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