Ratatouille Review

Pixar is just one of the companies that you expect the best of the best from, no matter what the situation or scenario. They just have that reputation and Ratatouillie was no exception. The quality of the movie was strikingly perfect as usual, even though I saw the movie on a blow up screen on a beach in Wildwood NJ during fireworks and lights all over the place. The storyline like all of the other Pixar movies was original in every sense and provided enough knowledge to actual make it a learning experience for the movie-goer. Then of course there is the comedy that hits you in a face the way you want see an unsuspecting person get smacked in the face. This movie has it all. The only flaw that I may have sensed was a steering away from the older crowd and more towards children, as well as the stereo typical villain with complete shadowy background and facial features that make him as distinct as anything.

The movie starts off with Remey the rat who is the main character, but the kind of character with ambition, intelligence, talent, and compassion. He is the perfect kind of character that is so easy to fall in love with. Then we have his partner in crime, the silly garbage boy who has nothing going for him, until of course he meets the rat and everything in his life is suddenly turned around in such an unsuspecting matter.

This is were the movie gets a little typical as most movies. The chef gets a little full of himself, has a falling out with Remey and then falls for a girl. The same classic storyline that is the backdrop for the main plot. This is one thing that everyone saw coming from the start and is kind of annoying when Pixar is the one producing it. One must take in mind though that this is still a kid movie, and you can only be so clever at such a low level when trying to keep the attention of children.

Overall this movie is a 4.2 out 5. I loved the ability for Pixar to approach the audience about something we are all so familiar with and make it educational along with entertaining at the same time. The numerous characters were full of life and each added something different to the movie. The plot was creative to say the least. Then there are the flaws with your typical villain, classic boy and girl, someone gets famous and ditches the one who made him famous kind of plot, and the average age for the movie was probably between 3-12. Although there were some adult jokes, gun in break-up then quick make up scene...you'll see what I mean, but for the most part it was meant for children. It was good just not amazing. I do suggest you see it though, you won't be disappointed.