Ratatouille [2007] - Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Our price: £7.35
Not Pixar at their very best
I am a fan of most of the Pixar films but have to say that I found this one to be slightly disappointing.It is brilliantly animated,Paris looks glorious and it is well voiced.For some reason though,'Ratatouille' just didn't hold my attention and it isn't a film that I would watch again.
The highlight comes from the voice of Peter O' Toole as Anton Ego.He clearly has a ball as the arrogant food critic and all of the scenes he features in are a delight.On the whole I did feel that this isn't in the same league as 'Toy Story 1 & 2' or 'A Bug's Life'.A fair effort but not Pixar's best.
Tasty Treat
Remy, an ambitious rat has always dreamed of making it as a top chef in France and after an accident, he winds up in the French Capital and helps nervous chef Linguini to create a name for himself.
Pixar have become the biggest animated company in the world, joining forces with Disney just after the millennium and though the companies have had their differences, there can be no question that they can still make fine cinematic viewing, which is evident with this 2007 Oscar winning animation.
The Incredibles director Brad Bird returns to Pixar and creates a wonderful sentimental story which takes a while to get into but leaves a smile on your face come the end.
The beginning is intriguing with the camera freezing right on a rat that has just dived out of the window away from a human and simply narrates "I should rethink my life a little" this little sentence along with a few other well scripted words helps paint the picture of what being a rat is like, and soon the audience is engulfed into a life of hardship, about looking like pests and living in a world of survival.
The plot is consistent but does take a while to get fully into as the characters are introduced slowly. Once the main ideology is set down about cooking and Linguini is introduced, does the plot pick up and we see a strong man and animal relationship develop which is highly likable and funny at times. Like other Pixar films the comedy is equally measured alongside a good plot and a heavy use of human emotions, for animals and humans.
A side issue of animal cruelty is evident towards the end and has a great twist to the evil side of the world, creating hope for the characters.
The comedy comes thick and fast during the middle of the film when Remy and Linguini meet and the sheer ideology of a rat cooking will provide plenty of giggles, if not as strong as Toy Story or Monsters Inc.
Pixar's animation is the at it's very best here with the graphics mouth watering and just keeps getting better throughout the 111 running time.
Ratatouille does rely on a few clichés but creates a wonderful atmosphere in doing so with good comedy and a feel good narrative which is healthy for the entire family
8/10
If you ever wanted to know how to make a ratatoille... from a rat!
A brilliantly simple plot, which pokes fun at critics and restaurants, contains some neat little scenes, and challenges perceptions for all.
You know the plot - Remy the rat, blessed with a fine pallete, has dreams of becoming a chef, but being a rat, the bane of kitchens everywhere, he's got a problem. His family disapprove too, but when disaster comes to their lair, Remy finds himself washed away to Paris and chances on a restarant kitchen. Through various adventures, he ends up serving a dish of Ratatouille to a feared critic, wins him over, and with the help of his friends (a chef and a waiter), is finally the toast of Paris. Not that the humans know that bit, of course.
Some of the dialogue is hard, as the french accents get overcooked (sic) a bit, and you cringe as the US pronounciations creep in - oregEno stands out a mile. The scene as Remy tries to get to the window in the kitchen is hilarious, and someone has an eye for detail in the workings of such a place.
Great fun film!
Mediocre at best
this kept the kids amused for a while, but ultimately was a cookie cutter family movie and once was more than enough for all of us.
Brilliant
This must be one of the best animated films ever made. The animation is amazing. The story. A rat who wants to be more, and sets out to achieve this through a twist in circumstances, is crazy, but then anything is possible in animation.
The plot draws you in, involves you and holds your attention for the entire length of the film. Brilliant. If you haven't watched this yet, don't hesitate. Recommended for young and not so young alike.
The extras are good too with an animated story on rats through history!
Not Pixar at their very best
I am a fan of most of the Pixar films but have to say that I found this one to be slightly disappointing.It is brilliantly animated,Paris looks glorious and it is well voiced.For some reason though,'Ratatouille' just didn't hold my attention and it isn't a film that I would watch again.
The highlight comes from the voice of Peter O' Toole as Anton Ego.He clearly has a ball as the arrogant food critic and all of the scenes he features in are a delight.On the whole I did feel that this isn't in the same league as 'Toy Story 1 & 2' or 'A Bug's Life'.A fair effort but not Pixar's best.
Tasty Treat
Remy, an ambitious rat has always dreamed of making it as a top chef in France and after an accident, he winds up in the French Capital and helps nervous chef Linguini to create a name for himself.
Pixar have become the biggest animated company in the world, joining forces with Disney just after the millennium and though the companies have had their differences, there can be no question that they can still make fine cinematic viewing, which is evident with this 2007 Oscar winning animation.
The Incredibles director Brad Bird returns to Pixar and creates a wonderful sentimental story which takes a while to get into but leaves a smile on your face come the end.
The beginning is intriguing with the camera freezing right on a rat that has just dived out of the window away from a human and simply narrates "I should rethink my life a little" this little sentence along with a few other well scripted words helps paint the picture of what being a rat is like, and soon the audience is engulfed into a life of hardship, about looking like pests and living in a world of survival.
The plot is consistent but does take a while to get fully into as the characters are introduced slowly. Once the main ideology is set down about cooking and Linguini is introduced, does the plot pick up and we see a strong man and animal relationship develop which is highly likable and funny at times. Like other Pixar films the comedy is equally measured alongside a good plot and a heavy use of human emotions, for animals and humans.
A side issue of animal cruelty is evident towards the end and has a great twist to the evil side of the world, creating hope for the characters.
The comedy comes thick and fast during the middle of the film when Remy and Linguini meet and the sheer ideology of a rat cooking will provide plenty of giggles, if not as strong as Toy Story or Monsters Inc.
Pixar's animation is the at it's very best here with the graphics mouth watering and just keeps getting better throughout the 111 running time.
Ratatouille does rely on a few clichés but creates a wonderful atmosphere in doing so with good comedy and a feel good narrative which is healthy for the entire family
8/10
If you ever wanted to know how to make a ratatoille... from a rat!
A brilliantly simple plot, which pokes fun at critics and restaurants, contains some neat little scenes, and challenges perceptions for all.
You know the plot - Remy the rat, blessed with a fine pallete, has dreams of becoming a chef, but being a rat, the bane of kitchens everywhere, he's got a problem. His family disapprove too, but when disaster comes to their lair, Remy finds himself washed away to Paris and chances on a restarant kitchen. Through various adventures, he ends up serving a dish of Ratatouille to a feared critic, wins him over, and with the help of his friends (a chef and a waiter), is finally the toast of Paris. Not that the humans know that bit, of course.
Some of the dialogue is hard, as the french accents get overcooked (sic) a bit, and you cringe as the US pronounciations creep in - oregEno stands out a mile. The scene as Remy tries to get to the window in the kitchen is hilarious, and someone has an eye for detail in the workings of such a place.
Great fun film!
Mediocre at best
this kept the kids amused for a while, but ultimately was a cookie cutter family movie and once was more than enough for all of us.
Brilliant
This must be one of the best animated films ever made. The animation is amazing. The story. A rat who wants to be more, and sets out to achieve this through a twist in circumstances, is crazy, but then anything is possible in animation.
The plot draws you in, involves you and holds your attention for the entire length of the film. Brilliant. If you haven't watched this yet, don't hesitate. Recommended for young and not so young alike.
The extras are good too with an animated story on rats through history!
Not Pixar at their very best
I am a fan of most of the Pixar films but have to say that I found this one to be slightly disappointing.It is brilliantly animated,Paris looks glorious and it is well voiced.For some reason though,'Ratatouille' just didn't hold my attention and it isn't a film that I would watch again.
The highlight comes from the voice of Peter O' Toole as Anton Ego.He clearly has a ball as the arrogant food critic and all of the scenes he features in are a delight.On the whole I did feel that this isn't in the same league as 'Toy Story 1 & 2' or 'A Bug's Life'.A fair effort but not Pixar's best.
Tasty Treat
Remy, an ambitious rat has always dreamed of making it as a top chef in France and after an accident, he winds up in the French Capital and helps nervous chef Linguini to create a name for himself.
Pixar have become the biggest animated company in the world, joining forces with Disney just after the millennium and though the companies have had their differences, there can be no question that they can still make fine cinematic viewing, which is evident with this 2007 Oscar winning animation.
The Incredibles director Brad Bird returns to Pixar and creates a wonderful sentimental story which takes a while to get into but leaves a smile on your face come the end.
The beginning is intriguing with the camera freezing right on a rat that has just dived out of the window away from a human and simply narrates "I should rethink my life a little" this little sentence along with a few other well scripted words helps paint the picture of what being a rat is like, and soon the audience is engulfed into a life of hardship, about looking like pests and living in a world of survival.
The plot is consistent but does take a while to get fully into as the characters are introduced slowly. Once the main ideology is set down about cooking and Linguini is introduced, does the plot pick up and we see a strong man and animal relationship develop which is highly likable and funny at times. Like other Pixar films the comedy is equally measured alongside a good plot and a heavy use of human emotions, for animals and humans.
A side issue of animal cruelty is evident towards the end and has a great twist to the evil side of the world, creating hope for the characters.
The comedy comes thick and fast during the middle of the film when Remy and Linguini meet and the sheer ideology of a rat cooking will provide plenty of giggles, if not as strong as Toy Story or Monsters Inc.
Pixar's animation is the at it's very best here with the graphics mouth watering and just keeps getting better throughout the 111 running time.
Ratatouille does rely on a few clichés but creates a wonderful atmosphere in doing so with good comedy and a feel good narrative which is healthy for the entire family
8/10
If you ever wanted to know how to make a ratatoille... from a rat!
A brilliantly simple plot, which pokes fun at critics and restaurants, contains some neat little scenes, and challenges perceptions for all.
You know the plot - Remy the rat, blessed with a fine pallete, has dreams of becoming a chef, but being a rat, the bane of kitchens everywhere, he's got a problem. His family disapprove too, but when disaster comes to their lair, Remy finds himself washed away to Paris and chances on a restarant kitchen. Through various adventures, he ends up serving a dish of Ratatouille to a feared critic, wins him over, and with the help of his friends (a chef and a waiter), is finally the toast of Paris. Not that the humans know that bit, of course.
Some of the dialogue is hard, as the french accents get overcooked (sic) a bit, and you cringe as the US pronounciations creep in - oregEno stands out a mile. The scene as Remy tries to get to the window in the kitchen is hilarious, and someone has an eye for detail in the workings of such a place.
Great fun film!
Mediocre at best
this kept the kids amused for a while, but ultimately was a cookie cutter family movie and once was more than enough for all of us.
Brilliant
This must be one of the best animated films ever made. The animation is amazing. The story. A rat who wants to be more, and sets out to achieve this through a twist in circumstances, is crazy, but then anything is possible in animation.
The plot draws you in, involves you and holds your attention for the entire length of the film. Brilliant. If you haven't watched this yet, don't hesitate. Recommended for young and not so young alike.
The extras are good too with an animated story on rats through history!
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