![]() The characters are poetic and real, and the rats are some of Disney/Pixar's cutest creations. ![]() The writing is, in one word, just amazing, and the voice acting is sensational. Ratatouille is stunning, surreal while at the same time realistic, and a joy to watch. The combination of Disney and Pixar never ceases to amaze, but with Ratatouille, their newest effort, animated features are brought to new heights with the best one to date. Amazing animation, excellent writing and, the rarest of rare, a completely original and captivating plot make this a winner and film that will be long remembered. to be seen (incorrectly) as "just a kid's movie". No, instead this film is aimed more at teens and adults in its sensibilities-something that really helped make SHREK a financial gold mine and cursed MONSTERS INC. Also, while the rats are kind of cute (and a marketer's dream), most of the rest of the story isn't and there are no catchy kid's tunes. Sure, it can be enjoyed by the kids, but the story line is a tad darker and covers an adult concept (illegitimate birth) and includes a swear word (though not one the really "bad" ones, you can be sure). Now I need to point out that RATATOUILLE is not as much a kid's movie as its predecessors. Plus, after years of making CG movies, the look is taken to a whole new level in this film-it just looks breathtaking. The reason I was so overwhelmed by this story was that it was so highly original and creative-I simply cannot compare the plot to any other film (something you can do with THE INCREDIBLES and TOY STORY II). Actually, RATATOUILLE is probably Pixar's best film, though I did enjoy TOY STORY II and THE INCREDIBLES. Now, Pixar gets some payback with one of their best, RATATOUILLE. I honestly think if SHREK hadn't been such a wonderful movie, people would have noticed that MONSTERS INC. In many ways, this is very ironic, as one of Pixar's best films, MONSTERS INC., was overwhelmed when it was released due to the first SHREK's success. This film is exactly what Pixar needed to steal the thunder from Dreamworks' latest release, SHREK III. ![]() I appreciate the positive feedback from everyone! If you enjoyed this review, please click on cinephile-27690 and click "reviews" on the right for more reviews! Movies are my passion, so let me share it with you! Edit: Nearly 11 months later, 7/7 people found the review helpful. (Roger Ebert said this as well.) Anton Ego also says that he will return to the restaurant "hungry for more." Revisiting this as an adult makes me say the same thing about the movie he is in. This is an animated movie where you don't need to be a kid to enjoy it. I know when I love a movie when I feel this thrill in my heart and an excitement along with it.(See my review of Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King) I felt that all throughout this movie, even though I have seen this movie numerous times. I can't think of a single flaw with this movie.The animation is beautiful(I noticed one car that almost looked real at one point)and the story is well told. But that causes issues with a secret rat in a failing restaurant. He meets a chef who can't cook very well, and he uses his talent to secretly help him. The movie is about Remy, a rat who has an obsession with food, cooking, and the humans who cook food. I just saw it again as a 20 year old and it still puts me in awe. I have seen this numerous times, and I still love it. I was a kid and animated movies were my jam! I even taped a Disney Channel showing on a record-able VHS. This movie released a few days after my 9th birthday. That is a good way to sum up Ratatouille. That's what the food critic, Anton Ego, says in his review of the movie's restaurant at the end of the movie.
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