Pixar at their finest.

Rating: 8/10 (14 November 2007)

Not only was the animation itself groundbreaking, but finally the complexity of the characters has caught up with the medium. I cared and believed in each and every character, and was completely swept away by the story. (The only Brad Bird film I think had better characterization was Iron Giant, but I doubt we'll ever see another masterpiece like that. Which is why I only gave this film 8 stars... I felt that the 2D cell animation used in IG gave the film a life that RAT lacked.)
That being said, RAT had me captivated for it's entirety. There were just enough adult themes, rich performances and flashes of comedic brilliance to satisfy people of all ages. It a crossover blessing... Also, Patton Oswalt was at the top of his game with a touching and believable performance that also had me howling with laughter. (I cannot respect Pixar more than I do now for taking a chance on a non-A lister for this role.)
For what its worth, I recommend this film to anyone and everyone.