Review of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) by Oliver J — 21 Nov 2012

An unexpectedly clever, very funny animated film.

This review of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) was written by Oliver J on 21 Nov 2012.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs has generally received positive reviews.

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