Many moons ago there was a children’s book written called Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. It was a simple story of a land where food fell from the sky like rain. Of course, things take a turn for the worse and the food does get out of hand, but like any good children’s book, all turns back to normal by the end. This book was every kid’s dream: being able to stand outside and catch dinner falling from the sky, what’s not to love?
Like all great books, a movie has to be made about it at some point and potentially tarnish the wonderful memory some of us possess. Nothing against the upcoming release in September, but it seems to be taking the story to a different direction. Granted the original book didn’t have all the action and suspense of a movie, but why ruin a perfectly good book? What you really should do is watch the movie Congo then ask yourself the same question.
This movie probably will be peppered with many laughable quotes and other funny gags that hold your attention, but what message is this movie sending? A ventured guess would be the movie is telling people not to screw around with nature and make food fall from the sky, just stick with what you have even if it is sardines.
This book was a childhood favorite for many people, and with luck it won’t turn out to be the debacle that was Bridge to Terebithia. They could have let this book slide away and not make a movie about it. You know Hollywood though: if you totally twist the story, it will make the people that enjoyed the book love it even more. Bring a napkin, this movie opens September 18th.
Cloudy with a Chance of Hope
by J Frazzetta July 23rd, 2009 |Movie Commentary
Like all great books, a movie has to be made about it at some point and potentially tarnish the wonderful memory some of us possess. Nothing against the upcoming release in September, but it seems to be taking the story to a different direction. Granted the original book didn’t have all the action and suspense of a movie, but why ruin a perfectly good book? What you really should do is watch the movie Congo then ask yourself the same question.
This movie probably will be peppered with many laughable quotes and other funny gags that hold your attention, but what message is this movie sending? A ventured guess would be the movie is telling people not to screw around with nature and make food fall from the sky, just stick with what you have even if it is sardines.
This book was a childhood favorite for many people, and with luck it won’t turn out to be the debacle that was Bridge to Terebithia. They could have let this book slide away and not make a movie about it. You know Hollywood though: if you totally twist the story, it will make the people that enjoyed the book love it even more. Bring a napkin, this movie opens September 18th.