Whereas previous Pixar films definitely made many improvements and ‘Cars’ looked the most advanced up until this point, this one did not age a single day so far in my opinion.īut not only is it so professional, advanced and polished, but also very detailed. I am not the biggest fan of computer animation, but sometimes I find exceptions. I cannot talk about Ratatouille without praising its animation. Everything about this character rang true and it was beautiful to witness. It showed that critics are human after all with their own possible connections to the works they review. The portrayal of critics’ snobbiness is very truthful unfortunately and I just loved the scene where he tasted the food and that brought him back to his childhood. Of course Anton Ego the restaurant critic is a wonderful character who steals the show here.
I also liked the choice to give the protagonist the ghost of Gusteau to act as his subconscious instead of a goofy sidekick and thus the film became quite a meditative, slow paced and serious drama. Emile as his fat brother is quite a lot of fun whereas his father is typical as is their conflict, but it was so well utilized that it ultimately worked really well. The rats are also very well developed and they make an impact. Linguini and her are a cute couple for sure. Colette is definitely quite interesting and I liked how they showcased her struggles in a male dominated world of cooking, but never made too much fuss out of it. And his ultimate goal definitely made him feel more real despite a goofy presence. He is easy to hate, but also easy to make fun of as this amusing parody of chefs. Skinner is definitely a very cartoony villain, but that honestly worked for me as this type of villain is rare for Pixar. I also loved the choice to not have the two speak to each other. The relationship between the two is wonderful as they truly are such great friends. Both of them question their worth, their ideals and their place in life and those scenes can be quite moving and deep. Linguini is even more likable, more realistic and such a stupendously developed character. He is likable, relatable and so well developed overall. Remy is a great protagonist who is not perfect as he has his flaws and makes very bad decisions which I admired. Literally, every single line about critics and their work here is beyond truthful and relevant. But it also makes a great statement about critics being the best and most valuable when complementing the hidden gems and otherwise less known or less respected works. It is entirely dependent on art whereas art itself is not. The picture showcases how a critic’s work is invaluable to the work of an artist, even a bad one.
That’s why I found the film particularly effective, deep and relatable to me personally. The highlight, however, is its exploration of criticism and its roles in art. The film portrays artists so well and the art world, in this case cooking. So it’s mostly a drama film with its comedic and adventurous moments and it is definitely very engaging to watch for anyone, but it is at its best when dealing with its themes and is thus most suited for adult audiences. The film expands upon its simple premise and becomes something even profound in the process. This is naturally one of those types of a premise which are only suitable for the animation medium and surely the two fit like a glove. The film is about a rat who sets out to become a cook with the help of a human. The average piece of junk is probably more meaningfulīut there are times when a critic truly risks something,Īnd that is in the discovery and defense of the new “ “But the bitter truth we critics must face, It is Pixar’s eight film and undoubtedly the pinnacle for the entire studio. Ratatouille is a 2007 animated film directed by Brad Bird.
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