Ratatouille is Pixar at its creative peak. The animation works really well to make the rats likable, and the film makes wonderful use of warm colors and an ambient, catchy score. It is thoroughly entertaining, with hilarious gags coupled with intense editing and shot selection. Remy is an incredibly uplifting protagonist who forms an endearing relationship with Linguini. Some of the character decisions in the movie didn’t land particularly well, feeling unearned, but the side characters were a lot of fun to watch. The narrative isn’t afraid to use themes such as greed, morals, consequences, and our place in the world to drive the story forward. Yes, the premise is silly, but Ratatouille is a mature animated flick with something meaningful to say.
8.6/10
