Definitely a must for foodies.

Rating: 8/10 (17 February 2014)

I'm a fan of Pixar's movies and short films. And while I liked Ratatouille, it lacked the emotional factor that I usually associate with Pixar films. Sure, the movie had it's darker moments, but nothing to compare to say, Sid's house in Toy Story or Boo's capture in Monsters Inc. It actually felt more like a Dreamworks film (animals doing human activities while making a funny face), which isn't a bad thing, just not something I would expect from Pixar. There was also an almost independent film quality that was a tad different for a children's movie. It's also the first family film in a long time that I have seen anyone drink alcohol.
Visually, the movie is spectacular. Since Remy practically lives on Linguini's head, there's a lot of animation devoted to Linguini's hair. Of course, Pixar's been ahead of the pack with animation of individual hairs ever since Monster's Inc. Really, it's the food that shines in this film. Every dish looks delicious, and it's interesting to see how much detail is put into everything, down to the spices. And not only does it look good, it sounds good, like the scene where Colette crackles bread to show its freshness.
The other interesting thing about the movie is the city of Paris through the eyes of a rodent. Some of the shots of the city are told through Linguini's or Skinner's point of view, but for the most part you are introduced to Paris through Remy's perspective. Which means a lot of detail on things a human would normally overlook, like the sole of a shoe or the various things found in the garbage can outside a restaurant.
I would say see this movie if you like good food, business intrigue, family issues, and old women with shotguns. However, if rats make you a bit squeamish, especially the thought of them around your food, skip the film.