Would You Allow A Rat Access To Your Food?

Rating: 6/10 (13 July 2015)

Ratatouille (2007): Dir: Brad Bird, Jan Pinkava / Voices: Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, Janeane Garofalo, Ian Holm, Brian Dennehy: Delightful and detailed computer animation about expression and devotion. Remy yearns to be a chef. Problem is that he is a rat with a taste for great food. He unites with Linguini where he performs through him in exchange for food. Of course, he is watched by a cynical chef, threatened by food critic Anton Ego, and perhaps even a visit from a health inspector. Directors Brad Bird Jan Pinkava collaborate and are given gorgeous Pixar presentation of France. Bird directed another Pixar film called The Incredibles as well as The Iron Giant. He is backed by the voice of Patton Oswalt as Remy whose passion for food makes it worth the risk. Whether it is ethical to deceive the public with regards of what is preparing their food, is up to the viewer. Lou Romano voices Linguini, a dish washer turned cook who is assisted by Remy. Janeane Garofalo as the female assigned to help Linguini is a complete cardboard romantic prop. Ian Holm voices the antagonist chef who conspires against Linguini. Brian Dennehy voices Remy's father whose old fashion traditions call for eating out of a trash can. Stunning animation that is often amusing and certainly recommended to kids. Simple plot with detailed structure that glorifies God's gift of food. Score: 6 / 10