Ratatouille (2007)
Director: Brad Bird, Jan Pinkava
Stars: Patton Oswald, Ian Holm, Lou RomanoRuntime: 111 minutes
Synopsis: A rat who can cook makes an unusual alliance with a young kitchen worker at a famous restaurant.
Animation: 8/10
Animation: 8/10
Screenplay: 7/10
Editing: 8/10
Score/Soundtrack: 9/10
Editing: 8/10
Score/Soundtrack: 9/10
Verdict: Where there's a will, there's a way.
The message of what I consider to be my favorite Pixar release to date couldn't be any clearer. Set in a gorgeously animated city of Paris, the story of Remy the Rat's journey into the world of haute cuisine is nothing short of inspiring for young and old audiences alike. It's unfortunately not exempt from Pixar's formula of which we're all well too familiar with at this point, but it's at the same time driven by its innocence, its simplicity, its eagerness to tell a multilayered narrative that will resonate with anyone who watches it. It prides itself in having an immersive atmosphere that, thanks to Michael Giacchino's exemplar score, will take you to Paris' most prestigious suburbs. It will leave you not only wanting to taste Remy's recipes but also with a morale boost, believing that truly "anyone can cook". Every single character's arc comes to a satisfying conclusion as the word "Fin" appears on the screen, leaving you with a big smile on your face as you come back from your small trip to the French capital. "Ratatouille" may not be perfect all the time, but it's as perfect a Pixar film can be.
The message of what I consider to be my favorite Pixar release to date couldn't be any clearer. Set in a gorgeously animated city of Paris, the story of Remy the Rat's journey into the world of haute cuisine is nothing short of inspiring for young and old audiences alike. It's unfortunately not exempt from Pixar's formula of which we're all well too familiar with at this point, but it's at the same time driven by its innocence, its simplicity, its eagerness to tell a multilayered narrative that will resonate with anyone who watches it. It prides itself in having an immersive atmosphere that, thanks to Michael Giacchino's exemplar score, will take you to Paris' most prestigious suburbs. It will leave you not only wanting to taste Remy's recipes but also with a morale boost, believing that truly "anyone can cook". Every single character's arc comes to a satisfying conclusion as the word "Fin" appears on the screen, leaving you with a big smile on your face as you come back from your small trip to the French capital. "Ratatouille" may not be perfect all the time, but it's as perfect a Pixar film can be.
FINAL GRADE: 8/10
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