A GREAT movie from a GREAT filmmaker and a GREAT studio

Rating: 10/10 (30 June 2007)

There's so much in this world that is sad or horrible or disgusting or tragic, so when something comes along and gives you so much joy and beauty and hope, it's time for celebration. And celebrate is what I'm doing after seeing Ratatouille. I cannot think of another film that was so full of life and emotion presented in such a stunningly beautiful way. Whodathunk a rat in a kitchen could be a promising premise for a movie? But with this particular rat in this particular kitchen in the hands of this particular film maker in this particular studio it WORKS! Ratatouille teaches us about fulfilling your potential and following your dreams, and ultimately shows us the joy that comes with excellence (which could be the story of Pixar itself). Yes, I now believe a rat can indeed be a great chef! It is the stuff dreams are made of.