Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Bill Hader | ... | Flint Lockwood (voice) | |
Anna Faris | ... | Sam Sparks (voice) | |
James Caan | ... | Tim Lockwood (voice) | |
Andy Samberg | ... | 'Baby' Brent (voice) | |
Bruce Campbell | ... | Mayor Shelbourne (voice) | |
Mr. T | ... | Earl Devereaux (voice) | |
Bobb'e J. Thompson | ... | Cal Devereaux (voice) | |
Benjamin Bratt | ... | Manny (voice) | |
Neil Patrick Harris | ... | Steve (voice) | |
Al Roker | ... | Patrick Patrickson (voice) | |
Lauren Graham | ... | Fran Lockwood (voice) | |
Will Forte | ... | Joe Towne (voice) | |
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Max Neuwirth | ... | Young Flint (voice) |
Peter Siragusa | ... | Rufus (voice) | |
Angela Shelton | ... | Regina Devereaux (voice) |
Flint Lockwood thinks he's a genius. But none of the things he invented are things that make sense or are useful. However, he has the support of his mother but when she dies, he's left alone with his father who thinks he should give it up. When the community that he lives in is in an economic crisis because their primary source of income, a sardine cannery, was shut down, Flint decides to try his latest invention, a machine that can turn water into food. But something goes wrong and the machine ends up in the atmosphere. Later it starts raining food. The shifty mayor tries to use this as a way to help their community, but when Flint senses something wrong with the machine, the mayor convinces him to ignore it. However, as Flint predicts, chaos ensues. Written by rcs0411@yahoo.com
From the title through every character right to the end this film is a roller-coaster ride of absolutely ridiculous fun that will have kids and adults alike doubled over with laughter. I personally nearly choked from laughing so hard at one particular point.
What makes this movie so great is the characters...you can't go wrong with Bill Hader ever and Anna Faris I wouldn't be a fan of at all but she is cast completely out of character here and you would never guess it is her. The real entertainment lies in the support cast though. James Caan is outstanding as the father and Mr. T as the loving father and over enthusiastic local cop will have you in tears. Benjamin Bratt and Neil Patrick Harris didn't have much work to do with their characters but even with so few lines they are stars, particularly Steve the 'talking' monkey. There was one bit character that I found highly entertaining who had the best line in the whole thing when referring to hamburgers as tasting "significantly better than sardines".
I would consider myself a bit of a movie buff and my leaning is very much toward the art-house. On a recent Saturday afternoon, I choose to take a risk and cross the sticky floor, trying to avoid stepping on one of the many screaming kids running around, my heart beating fast and hard with nervousness and anxiety that maybe this was a mistake. When the time came I casually donned my 3D glasses and 90minutes later with a pain in my side I wanted to go again... It's been an long time since that has happened!