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As good a film as Pixar has ever put out, Ratatouille is a frantic, innovative movie, boasting some of the finest quality animation ever put on the screen.
Ratatouille tells the story of wannabe-chef Remy The Rat, who becomes drawn into the mantra of legendary cook Gusteau, that anyone can cook. The deceased Gusteau’s ghostly image appears to Remy, and guides him to his restaurant, whose standards have been slipping since his death. Remy, through the manipulation of a lowly restaurant worker called Linguini, soon starts secretly cooking the food, and this unusual set up proves to be a trove of treasures that Pixar carefully picks through.
Ratatouille’s trick is to tie its cutting edge animation techniques to old-school essentials. At times harking back to the frenetic style you’d expect of Chuck Jones, it threads an original narrative through its story, which itself is packed with memorable characters (none more so than Peter O’Toole’s superbly-voiced restaurant critic). It perhaps runs a little too long, but it’s so well-written and so lavishly entertaining that it’s a churlish complaint to have.
For in an era of cynically-produced family movies, Ratatouille is really something special. With an appeal that spreads across generations, and a quality that puts it right up there with Pixar’s finest, it’s an outstanding piece of cinema, and one set to be enjoyed for many, many years. Unmissable. --Simon Brew
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Animated adventure from the creators of 'Cars' and 'The Incredibles'. Remy (voiced by Patton Oswalt) is a rat who dreams of becoming a great French chef despite the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When fate places Remy in the sewers of Paris, he finds himself ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau (Brad Garrett). Despite the apparent dangers of being an unlikely - and certainly unwanted - visitor in the kitchen of a fine French restaurant, Remy's passion for cooking soon sets into motion a hilarious and exciting rat race that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down. Remy finds himself torn between his calling and passion in life or returning forever to his previous existence as a rat.
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42 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This was the best family film I saw all year in 2007. What seems at first a simple story about a rat who wants to cook, turns out in fact to be something more, deeper and more subtle. It was funny, charming, and also very touching. The animation was truly stunning and both my husband and children aged 5 and 8 loved it. Wonderful.
25 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By Ticked Off
Format:DVD
I was less than enthusiastic when my husband brought this one home, but what a magical few hours it turned out to be. I adored this tale of Remy, his wonderful clan, acerbic father, genial, dotty brother and all. The human characters were equally as warmly portrayed, genuinely likeable. The villains had a touch of style, too. And there were many moments that had myself and my husband laughing out loud, some of them very subtle. (I loved the fact that the rats, when threatened, ran TO the boats, for example. A fun twist on rats leaving sinking ships!) I even cried at the happy ending. One we'll watch again. Treat yourselves!
17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Big John
Format:DVD
Buy this DVD. It is one you will watch again and again. For the cynics the story is predictable, but for the rest of us its how it gets there that matters. The detail is amazing, like one of the villains uses a somewhat rare French Facel Vega motor car. Perfect as a villains car. The romantic interest uses a powerful Motorbike. Perfect. The rest of the DVD and its detail almost brings the very smells of France, Paris and the food to life. I love the story, it plays well in these modern times,with modern villains. It might even get you to be inspired in the kitchen! Pixar and Disney have truly done it again.
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Ratatouille DVD
This DVD was bought for my grandchildren age between 3 and 11 years and we all love it, especially my 3 year old grandson.
Published 3 days ago by Janice Ackland
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Great entertainment for all the family
I enjoyed the film and it didn't disappoint Disney Pixar movies are superb. The dvd arrived promptly, and played perfectly.
Published 4 days ago by Lilian Mclaughlin
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have a little problem with the disc stopping at times apart from that fine.i am not paying£7 for new dvd so half of the price it is good for the age.
Published 25 days ago by ks
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Fantastic!
Absolutely love this film. Warm, funny and makes you want to cheer for rats. Now that is an achievement! Pixar did it again.
Published 1 month ago by JD
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great family film!!
This arrived super quick.
It is a great film and my children enjoy watching it. My son is kept entertained by the villains and the action.
It is a great film and my children enjoy watching it. My son is kept entertained by the villains and the action.
Published 1 month ago by Jemma
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Wonderfully entertaining.
Ratatouille is just about as perfect a film as you could hope for. Beautifully animated, wonderful quirky story and inventive interesting characters. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. G. Robinson
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BRILLIANT CARTOON
This is a cartoon i'd watch over and over again.
it has every ingredient of great enjoyment.
The story line is great.
The cartoon art is amazing. Read more
it has every ingredient of great enjoyment.
The story line is great.
The cartoon art is amazing. Read more
Published 1 month ago by me moi
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's a bluray of the film!?!?!?
You know what you're getting yourself in for before you even purchase this product, as EVERYTHING is detailed in the description, so there's nothing to "review" as such.
Published 2 months ago by hundredsneakers
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Rataouille
excellent, my granddaughter is thrilled and watches it over and over, and it keeps her occupied and quiet, which helps
Published 2 months ago by Geoff
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ratatouille
this product came very quickly. it was for my 3 year old. its a lovely film about rats ha. a very underated pet. Read more
Published 2 months ago by mrs j gaucher
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