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July 27, 2007
Ratatouille (2007)
Should I see it?
Yes.



More subdued than the other Pixar efforts, this film comes across as casual and a little dull in spots. Don’t take this the wrong way, this is a fine film and well worth the effort of seeing. The piece does suffer a bit from the fact that its main focus is cooking – which isn’t usually a visual experience. One can only watch animated people taste and smell things for so long.

This movie is superior to most of the “family movies” out there since it doesn’t devolve into a strong of rectal jokes and barely hidden sex references for the adults. By the way, when did it begin that that nearly all kid’s movies needed to have “jokes for the adults” inserted into the production? Is the kid’s movie too much for the adults to take without hearing some snickering reference to our genitals or sex? I thought it was the kids who were supposed to have the short attention spans?

Back to the movie, it is well done but far from being a brilliant piece. The performances are good, with the only standout being Patton Oswalt as Remy, a rat who knows how to cook and helps a hapless young man learn the craft. This is a Pixar production so the piece is family friendly and supports good values.

Go to the film, it is timid but it is fun.


Worldview: It seems a little odd talking about worldview when the film’s main characters are talking rats. That said, every film does contain a central point of view. This film is inoffensive across the board which is something you can expect from a Pixar movie.

The piece supports the notion of individuals having a purpose in their lives. This naturally and unconsciously promotes a deity since that purpose has to come from somewhere. Moreover, the film constantly works over the notion behind Commandment #8 “Thou shalt not steal” Exodus 20:15. They don’t refer directly to God’s word but the rats are inherent thieves. Remy’s life is only transformed after he and his cohorts learn to stop stealing.

In addition the film strongly promotes honesty and giving credit where it’s due.


Production Notes: Pixar is one of the great organizations working in Hollywood today. Their products are the most consistently uplifting, family friendly and well-structured films available. It is easily safe to say that any of their films is worth seeing and able to be seen by the whole family.


Cautions: There really isn’t anything concerning with this film. The relationship between the main man and woman is handled with taste (pun intended) and the other elements are within the bounds of family fare. You can, and should, head into this film without a worry.


Other Reviews:
The Phantom Tollbooth
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Pixar Movies:
A Bug's Life (1998)
The Incredibles (2004)
Cars (2006)

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Anonymous Jeff Burton said...

Great Scott! You've left outer of your list of moral dangers:

* illegitimacy
* anti-French bigotry
* animal cruelty
* a low view of Criticism

July 27, 2007 at 11:42 AM  

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