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Ratatouille (2007)

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Reviews Counted:210

Fresh:201

Rotten:9

Average Rating:8.4/10

Consensus: Pixar succeeds again with Ratatouille, a stunningly animated film with fast pacing, memorable characters, and overall good humor.

Rated: U

Runtime: 1 hr 51 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:12-10-2007

Synopsis: With astounding animation, inspirational messages, and endearing characters, Pixar Animation Studios (THE INCREDIBLES, CARS) and Walt Disney Pictures have whipped up something special with... With astounding animation, inspirational messages, and endearing characters, Pixar Animation Studios (THE INCREDIBLES, CARS) and Walt Disney Pictures have whipped up something special with RATATOUILLE. A rat named Remy (Patton Oswalt) lives in Paris with a dream (and the talent) to be a chef. Opting to raid the kitchens of Paris rather than the garbage cans and sewers of the city with his family, Remy is inspired by the philosophy of one of the city's most legendary chefs, the late Gusteau (Brad Garrett). One night, Remy can't resist practicing his skill in Gusteau's restaurant. While his guard is down, Remy is discovered by a klutzy young man, Linguini (Lou Romano), who cleans the kitchen. Together Remi and Linguini become a culinary duo, with Remy playing puppeteer by concealing himself under Linguini's chef's hat. Remy pulls Linguini's hair to direct his hands, helping to bring Remy's creations to life. Soon Gusteau's restaurant becomes the talk of the town--but would it still be the toast of Paris if everyone knew a rat was running the show? The positioning of a city-dwelling rodent with a distinct palate and the aptitude to concoct mouthwatering dishes in one of Paris's finest eateries is the winning ingredient in RATATOUILLE's inspirational presentation. And Remy's brave conviction to break away from the pack and risk his life for what he loves and believes in gives the film a positive and heartwarming message for all ages. [More]

Starring: Patton Oswalt, Brad Garrett, Ian Holm, Brian Dennehy

Starring: Patton Oswalt, Brad Garrett, Ian Holm, Brian Dennehy, Janeane Garofalo, Peter O'Toole, John Ratzenberger

Director: Brad Bird

Director: Brad Bird
Screenwriter: Brad Bird
Story: Brad Bird, Jan Pinkava
Producer: Brad Lewis
Composer: Michael Giacchino

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Beyond the stunning animation (they finally got hair right!), there’s little to recommend besides the fact that it’s a touch better than Shrek the Third.

Full Review Source: Orlando Weekly | comment 69 Comments
06/28/07
Jason Ferguson
Jason Ferguson
Orlando Weekly

At first glance, this is Bird's lightest film; upon further reflection, it deepens into perhaps his most substantive.

Full Review Source: Film Freak Central | comment Comment
06/28/07
Walter Chaw
Walter Chaw
Film Freak Central

Ratatouille's one of the few must see movies of the summer of 2007.

Full Review Source: About.com | comment Comment
06/27/07
Rebecca Murray
Rebecca Murray
About.com

Don't be surprised if people start called Brad Bird the Spielberg of animation

Full Review Source: Peterborough This Week | comment 2 Comments
06/27/07
Mike Sage
Mike Sage
Peterborough This Week

The wild, devoted praise afforded Bird's solid yet tepid films puzzles me. It's as though society is playing a joke that everyone but me and a few others are in on. I smell a Ratatouille.

Full Review Source: Arizona Daily Star | comment 115 Comments
06/27/07
Phil Villarreal
Phil Villarreal
Arizona Daily Star

Ratatouille is the best of the eight movies that Pixar has offered to date. It has color, glorious music, a fast pace, a clever and witty script, a credible villain or two, and the one thing everyone in the audience loves: lots of delicious food.

Full Review Source: Compuserve | comment Comment
06/27/07
Harvey S. Karten
Harvey S. Karten
Compuserve

This is a summer animated film aimed at your 15-year-old youngster, not your toddler. [While] younger fans will enjoy the sight of these furry heroes in a man’s world, they will easily lose track of the intricate story, smart dialogue and complex themes.

Full Review Source: Zertinet Movies | comment 1 Comment
06/27/07
Steven Snyder
Steven Snyder
Zertinet Movies

A visually astounding comedy that's missing the emotional significance and thematic complexity of the computer animation studio's best work.

Full Review Source: Mark Reviews Movies | comment Comment
06/26/07
Mark Dujsik
Mark Dujsik
Mark Reviews Movies

Ratatouille’s narrative shortcuts only serve to make room for the fun, of which there are generous servings.

Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
06/26/07
Annlee Ellingson
Annlee Ellingson
Boxoffice Magazine

Ratatouille is free of the kind of gratuitous pop-culture references that plague so many movies of the genre; it tells a story, it's very much of our world but it never goes for the cheap, easy gag.

Full Review Source: Associated Press | comment 6 Comments
06/26/07
Christy Lemire
Christy Lemire
Associated Press

An irresistible feast of comedy, imagination, intelligence and heart, Ratatouille will have audiences clamoring for seconds.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
06/26/07
Kevin Lally
Kevin Lally
Film Journal International

Catch this rat!

Full Review Source: Buzzine Magazine | comment Comment
06/26/07
Staci Layne Wilson
Staci Layne Wilson
Buzzine Magazine

Pixar has packed so much fun and entertainment into their latest that you'll probably want to see it again as soon as it's over.

Full Review Source: ComingSoon.net | comment Comment
06/26/07
Edward Douglas
Edward Douglas
ComingSoon.net

For parents looking to spend time in a theater with their kids or adults who want something lighter and less testosterone-oriented than the usual summer fare, Ratatouille offers a savory main course.

Full Review Source: ReelViews | comment 2 Comments
06/26/07
James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews

What makes Ratatouille such a hilarious and heartfelt wonder is the way Bird contrives to let it sneak up on you. And get a load of that score from Michael Giacchino, a perfect compliment to a delicious meal.

Full Review Source: Rolling Stone | comment Comment
06/26/07
Peter Travers
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone

It's a variation of Cyrano De Bergerac with its own comic sensibility.

Full Review Source: Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia) | comment Comment
06/25/07
Mark Palermo
Mark Palermo
Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

Easily the best Pixar film since A Bug's Life, Ratatouille is deliciously delightful, wonderfully sweet and drop-dead gorgeous.

Full Review Source: Internet Reviews | comment 4 Comments
06/25/07
Steve Rhodes
Steve Rhodes
Internet Reviews

Brad Bird wrote and directed Ratatouille and tops his previous work. Since his work includes The Iron Giant and The Incredibles, this puts him somewhere between Chuck Jones and Michelangelo.

Full Review Source: New York Magazine | comment Comment
06/25/07
David Edelstein
David Edelstein
New York Magazine

Captivating, inventive and souffle-light...family audiences will eat it up!

Full Review Source: www.susangranger.com | comment Comment
06/24/07
Susan Granger
Susan Granger
www.susangranger.com

Remy, the rodent hero of Ratatouille, may not be as cute as Mickey Mouse, but he grows on you -- blue fur and all.

Full Review Source: ReelTalk Movie Reviews | comment Comment
06/23/07
Betty Jo Tucker
Betty Jo Tucker
ReelTalk Movie Reviews
 
 
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