Disney and Pixar combine for this animated tale, which follows the exploits of a French rat who dwells in an upmarket Parisien restaurant. Remy has great dreams of becoming a... more
swarming over a restaurant kitchen, you will be free to enjoy the glory ofRatatouille, a delectable Pixar hit. Our hero is Remy, a French rat (voiced by Patton Oswa...
swarming over a restaurant kitchen, you will be free to enjoy the glory ofRatatouille, a delectable Pixar hit. Our hero is Remy, a French rat (voiced by Patton Oswa...
movie, boasting some of the finest quality animation ever put on the screen. The film tells the story of wannabe-chef Remy The Rat, who becomes drawn into the mantr...
boasting some of the finest quality animation ever put on the screen.Ratatouilletells the story of wannabe-chef Remy The Rat, who becomes drawn into the mantra of legen...
A review by PriyanPhoenix on Ratatouille (Blu-ray) February 18th, 2008
Author's product rating:
Did you enjoy it?
Liked it
Story
Good
Characters / Performances
Good
Special Effects
Outstanding
How does it compare to similar films?
Good
Advantages:
stunning visuals, plenty of material to keep both children and adults entertained
Disadvantages:
lacks the creative originality of earlier Pixar films
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
director: Brad Bird starring: Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, Peter Sohn, Brad Garrett, Janeane Garofalo, Ian Holm, Peter O'Toole running time: 111 mins rating: U
Over the past decade Pixar has been growing steadily and is now churning out a film every year, yet somehow always of impeccable quality in visuals and heart. Ratatouille is a perfect example of both these qualities but, like many of Pixar's recent releases, seems to lack the originality of their earlier work.
Food-loving Remy [Patton Oswalt] is an unusual chef. Primarily because he's a rat. When he finds himself alone in Paris, separated from his family, he teams up with hapless human chef. Languine [Lou Romano] is a new employee at the restaurant created by the renowned Gusteau [Brad Garrett], who inspired Remy with his motto, "anyone can cook". With Remy's help, Languini soon becomes the talk of Paris. Meanwhile Remy must deal with conflicting loyalties to his new life and his uncouth family.
Visually Ratatouille delivers a treat, as one always expects from Pixar. Unusually there is a large cast of human characters, not as overtly stylised as The Incredibles but still retaining a cartoonish appearance. Fur has long been one of Pixar's strengths and cute rats look wonderful, showing off their coats under a variety of conditions, often drenched and even electrified! Most of the film occurs in enclosed spaces but the outside shots of Paris are breathtakingly recreated with incredible detail. The outdoor highlight is a chase through Paris which is simply one of the best action sequences I've seen recently in any medium.
The voice acting is capable but unremarkable, though this elevates Pixar above most of its mainstream competition where celebrity voice talent overpowers the characters themselves. The exception is Peter O'Toole's ominous food critic Anton Ego. Of note is that there is much successful visual, physical comedy here, unusual in a film that is clearly designed for both children and adults. Usually the physical side is reserved for weaker gags to appeal to the younger audience. Unlike other family films that resort exclusively to middle-of-the-road material to appease everyone, here plenty of elements are geared at different sections of the audience so that everyone is kept entertained. There are humorous digs at the French and the inherent snobbery of haute cuisine, but it is always playful rather than mean spirited.
The chief criticism is that beyond the initial creative conceit of a gourmet rat in a kitchen, the story unfolds in a charming but utterly predictable manner. Indeed this feels like a culmination of an alarming trend with Pixar as their unique storytelling spirit of the Toy Story to Monsters, Inc heyday gradually slips away. It is telling that Pixar releases now mark the central focus of the Disney calendar, because it seems the studio is becoming subsumed into its publisher: this tale is exactly what one would expect of a Disney cartoon a few decades ago. Although little is known about the plot for the forthcoming robotic Wall-E, one is hopeful that it may buck the trend.
The high definition visuals in the blu-ray release look simply superb. It can be argued that CG animated fare has the most to gain from HD releases since the original source material is modelled at a very high resolution. Blu-ray lets you see all of that detail just as it was intended for the big screen. As with all high definition content it requires that one have an adequately large HDTV, and he question of whether the increased quality is worth the elevated price remains a personal choice at this point in time. Here the cartoon style means there is less detail to see in faces but the backdrops, particularly the outdoor set pieces, look exceptional.
So Ratatouille remains at the peak of animated far with a providing much for both children and adults to enjoy. Yet while its polish is undeniable, one cannot help feel that, like Cars, it fails to live up to the legacy that precedes it. Nevertheless it remains one of the top family films of the year, further cementing Pixar's dominant position.
Thanks for reading and rating! PriyanPhoenix www.meewella.com
Advantages: Fantastic Quality Colours and Sharpness ... Keeps the whole family ammused. Disadvantages: None I have found
...: I would definetly say that Ratatouille on BluRay is worth every penny. We have had it for 6mths now and watch it on the PS3, on a HD Television. I find the quality fantastic and we have watched it many times with the children. Still would watch it again. ...
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Advantages: Great Story, Voice Acting, Visuals and Special Features Disadvantages: None
Ratatouille is a fun family movie for all ages. This is a definate must buy weather on DVD or Blu-Ray.
The story is about Remy (Voiced by Patton Oswalt) who enjoys food and enjoys making it. He learns how to cook from videos of his idol the late Auguste Gusteau (Voiced by Brad Garrett). After being chased Remy got split up from his family and ended up in paris. This is where he finds Gusteaus resturant and decides to help a clumsy Alfredo Linguini ... ...being a top class chef. The only catch is that Remy is a mouse.
On Blu-Ray the movie looks brilliant. The disc is also filled with tons of extras like picture in picture commentary throughout the whole movie. Some behind the scenes during the movie, Deleted scenes and some short films. The disk comes in a holographics sleve which looks great in a Blu-Ray collection. ...
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Advantages: Incredible picture quality, immersive story line, a movie the whole family can enjoy. Disadvantages: None - I can't find any weaknesses with Ratatouille on Disney Blu Ray.
..., with the film lasting 110 minutes; a very good amount considering the movie is purely animated. Both adults and kids alike will gain enjoyment from Ratatouille, with the film being perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon to enjoy with all the family.
The main selling point of BluRay is the pristine picture quality the format brings, and Ratatouille is possibly the best looking film on BluRay so far. The film includes many vibrant colours which look fantastic on a top end HD TV, and cinredibly detail can be seen throughout the whole film. Whether you're looking at Linguini's hair or Remy the Rats fur, every single piece stands out and moves differently. You will be astounded by Ratatouille's picture quality, and this alone will make you watch the film over and over again.
For those of you looking for extra features, you will not be dissapointed as...
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Official Website: disney.go.com/disneypictures/ratatouille/
Consumer Advice: Contains comic violence and one use of mild language
Video Category: Disney Film
Country Of Origin: United States of America
Release details
DVD Region: DVD
Studio(s): WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINM; TECHNICOLOR DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Languages
Main Language: English
DVD Description
Disney and Pixar combine for this animated tale, which follows the exploits of a French rat who dwells in an upmarket Parisien restaurant. Remy has great dreams of becoming a world-class chef, despite disapproval from his family, and the fact that he is the restaurant world's worst enemy - vermin itself! It seems his dreams will never become a reality until fate finds him living in Paris beneath one of the city's most elegant eateries.
Technical information
Special Features: All New Exclusive Short: 'Your Friend the Rat', Deleted Scenes with Introductions by Director, Brad Bird, Fine Food and Film: Director Brad Bird and critically acclaimed chef. Thomas Keller Documentary, Original Theatrical Short: 'Lifted', Easter Eggs, Cine-Explore (HD): - Prepare your own behind the scenes experience with this innovative in-movie java feature. , Gusteau?s Gourmet Game: , Animation Briefings, Documentary Shorts, Deleted Shots, The Will, Remembering Dan Lee
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Sound: Dolby Digital
Professional reviews
Review: That feeling you have as you leave the cinema - that buzzing in the fingers and lightness in the heart - is called joy (Empire, 13/12/2007)
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