Pixar's "Ratatouille" Film [Merged Threads]

[Not2Loud]

DW and I saw this last night at the sneak preview. It was a great movie. I really enjoyed it. I think both kids and adults will enjoy it.

[ILoveDisney818]

I can't wait! I was unable to go to the sneak preview. Was it as good as other Pixar films?

[Donald Duck 224]

I am really looking forward to seeing this!

[Christine]

I can't wait! I was unable to go to the sneak preview. Was it as good as other Pixar films?

I went to see it last night at the preview. It was cute, but I don't think it was "Pixar's best" as it is being heralded. Just my opinion.

[BronxTigger]

I went to a street fair today in NYC (it wasn't planned, and I didn't have my camera ) and Disney had all sorts of stuff set up (among all the knock off Prada bags LOL!)

They had a big set-up for Ratatouille - like a stage almost with a giant Remy in a kitchen. They were handing out free paper chef hats that have an English muffin pizza recipe on the back. They had a guy signing people up for a drawing for a trip to Paris, but we didn't want to give our info. The most bizarre thing had to be the giant cheese slide. It was a giant inflatable cheese wedge that kids could climb up on and then bounce/slide down.

Additionally, they were handing out fans with their Broadway show ads on them. I also snagged a free Mary Poppins on Broadway CD sampler.

[SurferStitch]

DH and I saw Ratatouille on Saturday night at the sneak preview, and we loved it. The animation is amazing, and the story is very cute. I love Remy and Emile.

I still prefer Cars, but Pixar did an excellent job with Ratatouille. The opening short, Lifted, was hilarious. I had tears running down my face from laughing so hard.

The theater we were at was near capacity, so they had a great turnout for a low-key sneak preview. Opening weekend should draw big box office numbers.

[thrillme]

We went this weekend to see Ratatouille. I expected it to be good and it EXCEEDED my expectations.

Alas I'm left to find a recipe now out of curiosity.

[castlegirl]

Ratatouille opened nationwide today and DD6 and I went to see it this afternoon.

We thought it was great! Animation was amazing! Remy's fur and whiskers looked so real. It's unbelievable what can be done on a computer! We also loved the animated short in the beginning.

DD6 and I were wondering whether or not France in Epcot would incorporate anything from the movie into the France experience. Has anyone heard anything? However, I don't think I'd want to buy a plush Remy rat.

We give the movie two thumbs up!

[A Foolish Mortal]

We saw it today also. I thought it was hilarious! It was great, and it did have some adult humor in it too, so don't be discouraged from seeing it!

I give it

By the Way- I loved the short in the beginning! I wouldn't have minded if that was just the movie. Come to think of it- they should make a movie based on that short. I would go see it!

I was thinking maybe they would have a character meal in France about Ratatouille? Or maybe they don't want a restaurant featuring large rats. You never know, though.

[Dizneyfan]

I took my 6 year old DD and her friend to see it today too. We absolutely loved it. I thought that all of the characters in the movie looked real. My daughter especially liked the old woman in the beginning. I think that Disney and Pixar have done a fabulous job again.

Also I would love to see a character dinner featuring the characters from the movie.

[NotaGeek]

Only 1 thread per topic please ...

[MsMin]

WE went to see it tonight and it also exceeded my expectations. I loved it I would see it again.... I too loved the short

[Jared]

I will come back and write more later, but "Ratatouille" was truly a triumph for Pixar.

After "Toy Story 2" debuted almost nine years ago, I wondered if Pixar was nothing more than a quick flash in the pan. "Monsters, Inc." changed that notion by presenting a second original set of characters rivaling the magical Woody and Buzz Lightyear.

As the studio began chugging out phenomenal films virtually every year, the standards changed. Suddenly, I expected every Pixar movie to set the bar even higher, using "Toy Story" and "Finding Nemo" as the rule, not the exception.

"Ratatouille" exceeded every expectations. I left the theater convinced it was the best Pixar's best work. "Finding Nemo" may still be better, but it's closer than I thought possible.

If "Finding Nemo" is a five-star film and last summer's disappointing, "Cars," warrants three-and-one-half, "Ratatouille" deserves four-and-one-half stars.

[NotaGeek]

WOW! I saw Ratatouille last night and I was completely blown away ... first of all, it was hilarious ... great story line, wonderfully developed characters and backstory. And the animation was completely unbelievable. Paris is one of my top 5 favorite cities in the world and I have been there dozens of time, and it was really amazing that it looked SO REAL!

I can't wait to see it again!

Wait, was that 2 thumbs up? It sure was! Oh it was cool that everyone in the audience started clapping at the end because it seems everyone enjoyed it as much as I did!

[Mickey'sGirl]

We went on Friday night....and as someone who cooks and loves good food....I was really looking forward to it! We were not disappointed! The water effects were incredible, the characters were believable and the movie was phenomenal!!! This one got a two thumbs up from all four of us (that's eight thumbs for anyone who is counting!). I'm now going to have to go out and buy the Ratatouille apron and rat mits that I saw at the DS last week...
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[Melanie]

last summer's disappointing, "Cars,"

Disappointing according to ?????

Can't wait to see Ratatouille! Taking my sons, nieces and nephew this week. The positive reviews are very encouraging, although I saw the opening weekend take wasn't nearly as big as expected.

[Kairi_7378]

I loved Ratatouille!!! I loved the way that they managed to convey the abstract concept of smell and taste on film. They really got the motions of a scared little rat perfect.

Cars was great but in a different way. This film was also about an abstract concept... the need to slow down.

[Lacy]

If "Finding Nemo" is a five-star film and last summer's disappointing, "Cars," warrants three-and-one-half, "Ratatouille" deserves four-and-one-half stars.

I have to disagree with your ratings. I thought Cars was better than Nemo and Ratatouille. No matter how we rate the Pixar movies, I think we can all agree that they are all great!

Ratatouille was certainly entertaining and a very good and developed story. I'm glad to hear that kids are enjoying it as well. As I was watching, I was wondering if kids would find it entertaining or if too much would be over their heads (all the details about the chefs). I still continue to be amazed at how much better the animation looks at each new Pixar film. The food, water, and City were surprising real looking!

I do wonder if it will be as profitable in the merchandise department as most of the other Pixar films.

[GrumpyFan]

I do wonder if it will be as profitable in the merchandise department as most of the other Pixar films.

Haven't seen it yet, hoping to this week. But, we were in the mall today and saw lots of kids with the dolls (Remy). However, I was a bit disappointed by the lack of Ratatouille merch. at the Disney Store. They had discounted Meet the Robinsons beach towels on the main display walking in the store. Not a very optimistic statement.

[Crow]

ive heard diff things so am reading what those here thought.
animation great story ok is one i heard.
my fav Pixars are still Toy Storys
so how does everyone rate the Pixars?