Their finest hour

Rating: 9/10 (4 November 2007)

Bambi was beautifully drawn but failed somewhat on the story side. This one didn't, and it moved me just as much. The word plot makes no sense - this one had a story. Okay, a bit sentimental at times but it managed to stay away from some obvious pitfalls - I will not mention them - they will be dead obvious when you see them - or rather when you expect them and they don't happen.
Technically this is some of the finest rendering seen in... well sort of ever. It doesn't take away the cartoon heart of the movie. It is still an animated movie; also in style. But there are moments where you almost say "aha!"... "they are mixing..." and you realize they are not. Remy holds a piece of bread at one point... it was so beautifully done it was beyond description. Not only did it look real - it look downright delicious. The attention to detail is simply out of this world. Animation is smooth and lifelike mixed with a dash of rosemary... I mean with a dash of Tex Avery and there were times when the audience were flat with laughter over scenes that had nothing but wacky moves to carry the moment.
The movie of the year! It had it all! The only reason I still give Bambi one more star is because I have seen it so many more times than this. I have put Ratatouille on my wish list for Christmas and hope it will be out in due time. Then I might move it forward that last star...