Starring the voices of: Bill Hader, Anna Faris, Andy Samberg, and James Caan.

For an animated film, I have to admit that I really liked it.  They assembled a good cast, with a good script.  It was light, and funny, and plays to both adults and children with the story and the antics.

The quality of the animation was also great, which was a surprise for me.  I have not seen their other works (Open Season 2, Surf's Up) so I didn't know what to expect.  I can't say for sure whether or not that was a good thing or not, it turned out well, that's all I know.

The story is pretty simple, and somewhat predictable.  Flint Lockwood invents a device that turns water into food, and it ends up in the atmosphere.  Soon, his small town of Swallow Falls is a tourist attraction because it rains food.  Any kind of food you can think of.  Soon, people are making requests like crazy and things go awry.  It then comes down to Flint, his new friends and his father, to help save the town from their own gluttony.  By the end of the film you are certainly invested in your main characters.  Along the way you encounter the comic relief, and enjoy what they have to offer, but overall, you are intrigued by the story and wait to see how it pans out.  Naturally, you know from the beginning that things will go bad, but it is the journey that is so entertaining and refreshing.

I can't go into further detail for fear of perhaps ruining your own experience for the first time, but I truly recommend this film for all ages.  It's a good, lighthearted movie that everyone can enjoy.   Yes, that just happened.  I just busted out the cliche line - and for good reason!  It's true!  So long for now.