The most cutest rats I've ever seen

Rating: 10/10 (12 September 2008)

After their last film, which didn't come up to scratch, Pixar still had to give out dessert, which this time is given top marks. 'Ratatouille' shows us that even other creatures than us on earth, can cook. It also shows that not all vermin look ugly; 'Ratatouille' gives us the best in cute rats!
The story is great; the fact that a rat named Remy can have a knack for cooking even though the whole world is out to get him is a nice twist to a story about a creature who you wouldn't expect to have such a talent in cooking. It's also very hilarious, especially at times when you least expect it. The ending also makes an extraordinary twist to the story, where the evil character turns into a good character, the rats are treated like humans (but in secret) and everyone has a happy ending despite any mishaps.
Pixar must be the best company to create the cutest cartoon animals, especially at creating vermin like rats. The animators wonderfully express the animal's feelings by their facial expressions and body movement. Compared to his father and the other rats, Remy looks like the runty one of the offspring, except perhaps his older brother Emile, a funny, fat rat. Also, Pixar has once again done wonders with creating the humans as realistically as possible.
As for the voices of the people in Paris, Pixar has chosen actors who can speak English with a French accent. This has worked well, though the downside is that sometimes you have to listen very hard or you'll never understand a word they're saying. Fortunately, not all the actors' use the accent, such as those who play the rats, which does seem sensible, since rats couldn't have learnt how to speak French.
The picture quality is top class. The cartoon Paris looks exactly like the real Paris on a Saturday afternoon. They have drawn the food exactly as it's supposed to look like in a posh restaurant. Also, the background music adds to the atmosphere of Paris like a dream.
I would recommend the film for the whole family. I might also suggest that anyone who works in a restaurant should watch this, and understand that not all rats are vermin!