After the misfire of Cars, Pixar returns with a delightful story on a rat that seeks to become the best chef in the heart of Paris. With Ratatouille, the animated geniuses behind such great hits like Toy Story, Monsters, Inc. and Finding Nemo has provided a stunning and entertaining journey into a life of a small rodent that loves to cook.
Being a fan of Disney/Pixar films, I love the simple beauty of the CGI visuals. The advancement of computer technology has made the images even more photo-realistic over the last few years but I always take the pleasure that the studio is there to tell a story with fascinating characters. And with Ratatouille, the idea that Remy can inspire the love of preparing a meal is a sight to behold, no matter if he is seen as a street vermin.
Ratatouille is written and directed by Brad Bird, whose previous Pixar hit with The Incredibles was by far my favourite in the digitally-animated series. His talent is on par with the legendary Hayao Miyazaki by providing enthralling stories and characters in an emotionally driven movie. In fact, the director has gone from strength to strength since The Iron Giant and I am sure his next hit will be even more special.
The voice acting from the likes of Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, Peter Sohn, Brad Garrett, Janeane Garofalo, Ian Holm, Brian Dennehy and Peter O’Toole are sensational and give these characters a sense of poetic warmth to the viewer.
Remy (Patton Oswalt) is a little rat who dreams of becoming a chef just like his idol, the human Gusteau (Brad Garrett). After a mishap, Remy loses his family in the sewers and comes upon a fading restaurant that had previously been owned by Gusteau before his untimely death. There he comes upon a lowly garbage boy, Linguini (Lou Romano), and together they set out to revive the once-legendary restaurant.
Ratatouille is filled with plenty of surprises that will amuse and excite. As for the animation, this is by far the best than any other Disney/Pixar productions. The breathtaking landscape of Paris adds a layer of realism to the movie, while the food looking so real it must be delicious!
In summary, you couldn’t ask for more than an entertaining movie with Ratatouille. It has become a new benchmark with amazing animation and visuals. Not forgetting Pixar’s sense of humour that will delight the young and old. An instant classic.
I obvioulsy had heard of this movie , and the comments were very praising and enthusiasts.
But the uber lovely words you put on it make me really wanna see it .
It looks like above the very well technically speaking this movie is done, the care they give to the details give it an emotional depth more than decent for an entertaining movie .
Kinda made with love : )
So I’ll defginitely see it : ) Thank you Leaf .
Plus if it manages to spread the word of french food it’s a plus .
Not that I’m overly patriot or anything but my mad love for cheese must be french, so I should be happy with the idea : )
…On second thought,actually I know I share my love for cheese with Wallace , who is a perfect english gentleman .. so I’m not sure anymore about the french thing : )
Anyways , thanks for the poetic review that makes me drooling, Mr leaf : )