Surprisingly brilliant

Rating: 8/10 (3 February 2008)

I was a bit skeptical about this movie. Somehow, I could't figure what was so special about a rat wanting to be a cook. But, as it usually happens with Pixar, I was positively surprised with the outcome. In fact, I was more than surprised. I was amazed with the quality of the animation.
Many times during the movie I wondered whether it was really animation I was watching. The scenery is so beautifully depicted, that you almost have to believe you're watching real actors interacting with a real city.
But we're all used to the enormous technical quality of Pixar's movies. What's impressive about this one is the quality of the script (It's no surprise it's nominated for an Oscar) and the density of the characters, which combined with the best animation ever, makes this one of the best movies I've seen this year.
It's funny, intense, emotional and beautiful.