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Ratatouille (2007)

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Reviews Counted: 208

Fresh: 199

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.

Runtime: 1 hr 51 mins

Genre: Comedies

US Box Office: $206,435,493

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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Full Review Source: In Film Australia | comment Comment
09/12/07
In Film Australia
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It's always been Pixar's boast that it keeps its computers in their place -- at the service of the story -- and with Ratatouille, it has proved it yet again.

Full Review Source: Sydney Morning Herald | comment Comment
09/07/07
Sandra Hall
Sydney Morning Herald
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Every delicious situation is finger-licking good as the shy, clumsy Linguini becomes Remy's puppet, the rat-puppeteer holding onto large tufts of the novice-chef's hair and tugging them decisively, manipulating his every move.

Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
08/30/07
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Ratatouille lacks the nutritional value of a truly satisfying meal. Only near the end does it serve up something meatier.

Full Review Source: Cinefantastique | comment Comment
03/10/09
Steve Biodrowski
Cinefantastique

When is a rat a lark? When he's created by Brad Bird. Brad Bird, the animation maestro from Pixar, invents a spunky, gourmet rodent in the lively, spicy romp Ratatouille.

Full Review Source: Fayetteville Free Weekly | comment Comment
02/02/09
Tony Macklin
Fayetteville Free Weekly

Kids are gonna gobble Ratatouille up; adults will relish its wit, and everyone will want to go out to eat after.

Full Review Source: NPR.org | comment Comment
10/18/08
Bob Mondello
NPR.org

Ratatouille can expect to rake in the accolades.

Full Review Source: ReelzChannel.com | comment Comment
08/26/08
Heather Huntington
ReelzChannel.com

Brad Bird is concentrating too much on adult approval and not enough on entertaining the little ones; the only thing that really matters is how much they enjoyed it. Unfortunately, they fidgeted. A lot.

Full Review Source: Mansized | comment 22 Comments
05/25/08
Chris Laverty
Mansized

Journey to the Center of the Broth

Full Review Source: Style Weekly (Richmond, VA) | comment Comment
05/10/08
Thomas Peyser
Style Weekly (Richmond, VA)

Most of the discussions of food come off like an animated Frasier episode, which shouldn't have broad enough appeal.

Full Review Source: The Scorecard Review | comment 2 Comments
03/03/08
Jeff Bayer
The Scorecard Review

Ratatouille is a delicious, delightful stew of a film, a classical fairy tale told with the language of 21st-century technology

Full Review Source: Colorado Springs Gazette | comment Comment
02/28/08
Brandon Fibbs
Colorado Springs Gazette

One of the few Pixar films which, for me, seemed more geared toward just kids, as opposed to their usual balance of kid/adult themes.

Full Review Source: JoBlo's Movie Emporium | comment Comment
02/22/08
JoBlo
JoBlo's Movie Emporium

One might have wished for a hero type more acceptable in terms of food preparation. Otherwise, delicious.

Full Review Source: Cinema Signals | comment Comment
01/23/08
Jules Brenner
Cinema Signals

Ratatouille is a film made for snobs that may still repel them.

Full Review Source: Time Out New York | comment 2 Comments
01/18/08
Joshua Rothkopf
Time Out New York

arguably the finest film in Pixar's distinguished canon

Full Review Source: Manhattan Movie Magazine | comment Comment
12/18/07
Marlow Stern
Manhattan Movie Magazine

Ratatouille is an instant classic.

Full Review Source: Metromix.com | comment Comment
11/15/07
Geoff Berkshire
Metromix.com

Complex in its simplicity. It can be summed up quickly by saying it's about a rat who helps a clumsy oaf achieve greatness in a French restaurant. But the rich themes that it covers in the process are universal and inspiring.

Full Review Source: Movie Views | comment Comment
11/12/07
Ryan Cracknell
Movie Views

Brad Bird is still on top of his game... if you think you can't make your dreams come true, try being a rat who wants to cook in a five-star restaurant.

Full Review Source: MovieCrypt.com | comment Comment
11/10/07
Kevin A. Ranson
MovieCrypt.com

Not only funny, engaging and entertaining from beginning to end, but a picture which delivers an abundance of heartwarming messages.

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11/02/07
Kam Williams
NewsBlaze

The filmmakers at Pixar keep topping themselves with each new release.

Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
10/26/07
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com
 
 
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