Ratatouille by Pixar Animation Studio and Walt Disney Company is an adorably entertaining, creative movie for the whole family to enjoy with a clear positive message. Ratatouille is a story about a rat named Remy (Patton Oswalt) who doesn’t feel like he fits in with the other rats in his colony when his passion for cooking and reading causes some conflict between him and his father. Against his fathers advice he follows his heart which gets him and the rest of the rat colony into hot water, forcing them to flee their home and separates him from his family. Not sure if he’s ever going to see them again he finds himself in Paris, in the same part of town where his favorite chief’s restaurant is located; Gusteau’s. There he finds a young man named Linguini who is a garbage boy in Gusteau’s Restaurant. Together they help each other succeed; by pairing up in the kitchen Remy helps Linguini become a famous chef by hiding under Linguini’s hat. Remy learns to maneuver Linguini’s arms by pulling on strands of hair treating him similar to a puppet. The late Gusteau (Brad Garrett), acts as Remy’s conscience; teaching him right from wrong and helping him uncover a secret, while guiding him in excellent cooking.
Risking his life and the reputation of the restaurant Remy gives a brave uplifting message to follow your heart and dreams and that you can do anything you put your mind to no matter who you are. The characters in this movie are memorable and enjoyable, while the computer graphics are marvelous.