Brad Bird and Pixar's best, and that's saying a lot

Rating: 10/10 (30 June 2007)

Ratatouille is the best animated film made in the US since Beauty and the Beast. Believe me, that's not a put down against American animation. Pixar has ensured that America has put out top class films for years now (ever since traditional Disney films have fallen in quality), and Ratatouille is the best one yet.
It is the most mature Pixar film yet. No, not in terms of mature content (it's G-rated through and through) or in thematic elements (there's nothing here that will frighten or confuse the youngsters). Its maturity comes in the form of how Bird is willing to acknowledge that, yes, audiences appreciate smart films. This is a SMART movie. It presents a situation that a weaker filmmaker would exploit for cheap gags and obvious plot turns, and makes a hilarious, touching, and all around extraordinary film out of it. The writing and direction are top notch. The animation is the most gorgeous, some of it the most creative, that Pixar has turned out yet.
Bird combines these elements into an absolutely wonderful film that is unconventional, beautiful, and just plain fun.
Edit- Jackhorrorshow, please watch movies before casting any sort of judgment. You are very, very wrong about this movie's originality.