A 5-star gourmet movie

Rating: 9/10 (15 August 2010)

I haven't been a big fan of Pixar films, mainly because I think they receive too much praise and put other CGI films to shame. I still find them entertaining and fun to watch, but when I watched Ratatouille, I was amazed with how well this movie was cooked to perfection. It's a rare treat to come across a movie like this.
With Pixar films containing a fresh, original story, Ratatouille is yet another one of those. Remy is a young rat who dreams of becoming a chef. However, he gets separated from his pack during an evacuation and ends up being in the streets of Paris, France. After realizing that his favorite chef had died recently and the restaurant he owned is loosing it's reputation, Remy decides to follow his idol's steps and shows off his cooking skills by working with clumsy cook Linguini and staying out of trouble too. It's a very nice plot to write for a children's book, but as a movie, it's fantastic!
Ratatouille creates a bright atmosphere thanks to it's flawless animation and generally light-hearted comedy. The story was really engaging and was presented in a skilled way. The music fits the setting quite well, with a good mix of fine French tunes and a score that does a good job recreating the feel of a cat-and-mouse-like scene.
Probably what I found most impressive about the movie is the main character Remy, because he portrays differently from other cartoon rodents. Unlike those other rodents that like to trick cats and create major havoc, Remy shows true characteristic and expression as he wants to discover and create like a human rather than just surviving like other rats. His cuteness, bold voice (done by Patton Oswalt) and fun personality show him to be a very likable protagonist.
Ratatouille is a outstanding movie that really does bring fun into cooking. With a golden plot, enjoyable mayhem and a lovable main character, it's a movie well worth sticking your teeth into. "A-"