A Gem Of A Dish

Rating: 9/10 (7 August 2007)

Not since Finding Nemo have I been so captivated by a Pixar movie - and trust me on this one folks, this is quite possibly their finest work to date and most definitely shows a genuine return to form.
Of course, it's easy to go on about the stunning computer animation and the fluidity of the models - but the real winners here are the characters that despite being a string of zeros and ones, are so utterly captivating and convincing, it's hard to believe they aren't real - and that's coming from someone who has a hard time with suspension of disbelief.
Stunning really is too mild a description for a piece of art such as this, and metaphorically speaking, this movie has been perfectly cast, crafted and cooked to perfection. The actors have not only given their all for this, they seem to have delighted in it. The soundtrack is majestic, with the quirky in-jokes and subtle adult gags all firmly in place.
If you've got kids - hell, even if you haven't - pop down to your nearest theatre post haste and enjoy, in my humble opinion - the finest computer animated movie made to date. I don't throw a 9.2 at movies often, but this really is worth every morsel.
I'll definitely be going for seconds.