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Brad Bird (The Incredibles), Jim Capobianco (The Lion King, Hunchback of Notre Dame), Emily Cook (first writer credit), |
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Ratatouille – perhaps appropriately, it’s the French word for ‘piece of rat poop.’ (If it’s not – it should be!)
Disney and Pixar have joined forces again and this time they bring us a new creature…at rat called Remy. He’s no ordinary rat because he likes good food and loves to cook. In a strange twist of fate, he ends up in an upscale French restaurant trying to help a chef impress his boss. Since most don’t like the idea of a rat in a kitchen, Remy’s identity must remain a secret. The two human chefs in the restaurant befriend Remy and hope if he’s ever discovered that his identity won’t matter since he’s such a great cook.
Ratatouille features some cute characters, a little excitement, and some truly extraordinary animation. At its core, though, it’s still a movie about rats! Or, rather, French Rats . . . in France . . . who love to cook!? It’s hard to imagine that’s really what Disney’s market testing and focus groups are saying people want to see! Thus, the odd concept translates into a rather boring story, leaving audiences unimpressed . . . and, in some cases, comatose. |
