Wonderful, clever, entertaining movie. How do they think up these things??

Rating: Null/10 (9 February 2008)

Remy is your usual neighborhood rat that has a gift, of discerning smell. He is a born chef, but who ever heard of a rat as a chef? Rats in the kitchen means the health department will close you down!!
One fateful day Remy and his family and friends are chased into a sewer system and when Remy emerges and checks out where he is above ground, it is in Paris. And, right next to the restaurant that his idol owns, Chef Auguste Gusteau, who wrote a book, "Anyone can cook." Unfortunately for Remy, the chef had just died.
At that same time a new boy, Linguini, shows up look for work, so he is put to cleaning up in the kitchen. He not only can't cook, he also makes a big mess wherever he goes. But Remy's cooking instinct is so strong, when he sees Linguini trying to "repair" a pot of soup, badly, Remy ends up adding ingredients he thinks will work, and the soup is a big hit with all the customers. Everyone thinks Linguini can cook, when it is really Remy.
So, most of the movie is to see how Remy will be able to interact with Linguini to create great dishes. Including one for the local feared food critic that can make or break the restaurant.
All the voice acting is good, but the animation is superb. You "almost" forget that it is animation. And the story is a fine one too. Great entertainment.