Over-hyped and just not that funny

Rating: 3/10 (22 December 2007)

I just watched Ratatouille on DVD, and I am glad I didn't spend $10 to see it in theaters. I was really excited to see it after all the hype and great reviews I had heard and read. Last year, I was pleasantly surprised by Cars and was hoping to be just as pleased with this film. Unfortunately, my experience with Ratatouille was not as great. From the beginning, I felt that it wasn't going to be that entertaining, but I hoped it was just a slow start. Nope, the slow, boring, tedious pace continued. I found myself chuckling only maybe 3 times at most at scenes that weren't that unique. So many of the other Pixar films were truly hilarious in such creative ways. Also, I know that a film has made an impact on me if I can remember little quotes or parts that stood out, and are easily recognizable when someone randomly says them (such as Guido's "Pit stop?!" from Cars or Dory's "I shall call him Squishy, and he shall be mine, and he shall be my Squishy" from Finding Nemo). There is nothing of that sort from Ratatouille, other than "Anyone can cook"...lame lol. I was really expecting a lot more from this film, but it just didn't deliver like past Pixar films. It's probably one of my least favorite animated films ever. I just hope Pixar can rebound and produce more awesome films like they have in the past.