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A Tour-de-Force of Storytelling

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2018

Only Pixar could create a tear-jerking tale of resilience and radical acceptance based on a rat that cooks befriended by a hyper-flexible underdog and beleaguered by a 4 ft villain who wants to create a frozen food empire...and only Pixar could name that film after a French peasant delicacy that works simultaneously as a play on words and a plot point. A masterpiece of storytelling.
For Amazon's part, since my children have a horrible habit of ruining DVDs and since I have a horrible habit of hoarding Disney Pixar films, I love the fact that they've made the special features available on digital download. Finally a way to safeguard my collection.

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Matt Soza

Just spend the extra 3 dollars for a new one. SMH

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2019

Dont get me wrong, the movie itself is great! But as far as buying from third party goes you never no what you'll get. I went the cheap route and bought a used bluray from a store called thriftbooks and it costed me 19 and some change. Took a little over 4 weeks to arrive and when it did; it was in a black DVD case with a New York public library piece of paper for the sleeve. I wouldn't have minded cus I really dont care, but when I go to open the case it's still locked! I had to get a butter knife to pry it open hahah on top of that the disc was just rolling around as I'm trying to pry these death lips. I finally get it open and luckily the disc was fine but the case went to crap. And I should of known it wasn't gunna come with the dvd... I could've just been unlucky with buying a used bluray. But just be cautious when buying third party.

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H. E. Paul

Masterpiece!

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2007

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I was really skeptical of this film when I first saw the theatrical preview. I figured my kids would like the film, so I decided to get the DVD. I had to help myself get past the absurdity of a dirty rat that can control the movements of a person by yanking on his hair in order to cook meals to enjoy this film. Once I did, I truly opened the door to a marvelous masterpiece. The film has it's moments of comedy, but the story is really touching. Combining these elements with a wonderful score and marvelous performances makes this my favorite movie of the year.

I really hate writing reviews, because I don't want to give too much about the film away. I really knew very little about this movie before I saw it, and I think that helped make it so enjoyable for me when I finally got to see it. One of my most favorite parts of the film is when "The Grim Eater" writes his review of Gusteau's restaurant near the end of the film. The words are so well organized and seem to just flow in wonderfully succinct passion that I find myself aspiring to elevate my own linguistic skills.

I give this DVD 4 stars because of the actual DVD itself. There is no 2-disc version of this film available on DVD that I have been able to find. Whether such a version will be available in the future is unknown. There are only a couple of bonus features. One is the short film "Lifted" and another is a little presenation on the history of rats. This is really a shame, because I find it rare to desire such a release of most films. Every now and then a film comes along in which I would truly be interested in having lots of bonus material and behind-the-scenes features and information. Ratatouille is one such film and sadly, unless you are willing to buy the Blu-Ray version, it appears we will not have access to those wonderful features.

My one caution about the film is don't watch it close to meal time. It always makes me hungry when I watch it!

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Tenna Merchent

Keep your mind and heart open

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2008

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The story is based on a rat (Remy) that doesn't fit into his society, because he likes good food and is willing to risk his neck for it, where most of his friends will eat whatever junk they can find. Wow-is that an analogy to today's modern junk food?

He eventually befriends someone (Linguini) who works in his favorite famous Paris restaurant. Linguini, the human, can't cook, but Remy the rat is a great chef. The two learn to work together without anyone seeing the rat who is hiding in the chef hat. Linguini becomes very successful, and it goes to his head, where he forgets that Remy is his "little chef" that is really the brilliance behind the team.

Linguini eventually learns humility, and their friendship survives. In the meantime there is a romance, a crazy little man trying to prevent Linguini from receiving his inheritance, a huge family rat squabble, and a cut throat food critic who gets in touch with his childhood through Remy's ratatouille.

It's crazy and unbelievable, but it's Disney, and a cartoon, so just enjoy it without psychoanalyzing it. The moral of the movie for me was that anyone can do anything, don't judge someone just because they have different values or look different than you, and we can all get in touch with what is important to us if we let ourselves.

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Pam Cannon-Etie

Good Flick

Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2013

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I liked this movie a lot because it so cute and so easy to just watch. It made me laugh and made me never ever want to work in a kitchen! Not that I like to cook anyway but I thought if personalities in real life kitchens are like some of these crazy characters then I wouldn't make it. My chef hat was off to the little rat. And he is just soooo adorable that you cheer for him throughout the movie and for his human "accomplice". This movie is for kids and big kids (a.k.a. adults) alike. And no worries if something you don't want your kids to see is going to happen. Phew! So, pop popcorn and just relax and have some clean movie watching fun.

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soulst0p

Full on flavor, but light on the trimmings?

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2008

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Ratatouille is an amazingly endearing film, it's such a shame that the peculiar plot is difficult to market to your normal, kid-friendly Pixar audience. Perhaps this is why it is among my favorite Pixar films: it caters to a more sophisticated viewer. You can tell by just watching the movie as it will make you want to do three things: cook, eat fine foods, and go to Paris. There's also a decent amount of wine drinking going on, which is a bit unusual for a "kids movie". But if you can get over the film's more illogical elements, then you will find yourself with one of the years best films.

The DVD is equally full of charm, although compared to previous releases, is a little light on the extras. I was hoping for a bonus disc chock full of stuff, but was disappointed to find that there was none. That isn't to say that there are no extras, as there is a decent helping of items; just lacking compared to past DVDs. Probably because this was a relative box office disappointment for Pixar.

If ever there is a Special Edition release of this film, I'll be there on day one to pick up my copy. In the meantime, I will hold myself over with this.

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Tim Walker

If you like Ratatouille then buy it

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2014

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Only got it for the Picture Quality ...wow. If you like Ratatouille then buy it. On sale.
Little Tip in why I have so many Blu-rays, the second site I visit after I turn on my laptop EVERY TIME is Blu-ray.com, at the top is the latest deals-this was one of them. I recently pre ordered 'Edge of Tomorrow', 'Captain America: Winter Soldier', and the new 'X-Men' - ALL 3D! for $87.?? Visit Blu-ray.com people and click on those links! ;)
Disney\Pixar, DreamWorks, basically ANY CG ('The Nut Job' is not good) or cartoon movie I buy-Aug 12 and the 19th are going to expensive.

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Joe

He speaks to rats

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2019

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Sometimes I imagine a real life version of cartoons. Like this one is a mental patient talking to a rat and poisoning everyone's food.

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RoboGriffeyTop Contributor: Harry Potter

Rats in the Kitchen, oh my.

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2015

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Ok I gotta confess, this is not my favorite Pixar movie. I love the characters and the voices. The story is OK not great but certainly good enough. But I can't get past the whole "Rats in the Kitchen Cooking" without wanting a shower. I'm sorry movie. It's me, not you.

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Great Blu-Ray Film

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2007

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Does Ratatouille have a predictable plot? Of course it does. Does Ratatouille have the classic hollywood assembly of bad guys waiting for their just desserts, unseemly heros waiting to rise beyond expectations and a smart-witted women waiting in the wings? Sure. But this time (I bet you've heard that before) it works really well. The film is clever and beautiful. Well worth the 1080p tv that you bought behind you're wife's back. Well Done Pixar, despite your evil Disney overlords. Keep up the good work! I'd almost go so far as to say this movie justifies the Blu-Ray idiot tax (come on people, they really shouldn't cost any more than DVDs).

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Kevin J Hengst

Not their best, but it's still Pixar.

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2016

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It's good pixar quality. The animation is perfect as far as I can tell, which is to be expected. There have been funnier movies made by them, and there have been more interesting videos made by them. Ratatouille had some humor and the story didn't suck, but neither were outstanding. Regardless, it's still Pixar. They know how to make movies, and it's still a movie I'd recommend if you haven't seen it yet.

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R. C. Harris Jr.

Movie = 5 stars, DVD = 3 stars

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2007

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This film deserves 10 stars! I loved it so much! I will reserve final judgement until I see it again but after one viewing I think it is my favorite Pixar film yet! It was just absolutely brilliant in every way!

Unfortunately, this DVD release is very lacking. I miss the double-disk versions Pixar used to come out with. And where's the Brad Bird commentary?

I have a feeling we will be double-dipped into a 2-disk version in the not-so-distant future, or that Disney is selling out to BlueRay and are thus saving all the good stuff for that. Sad.

Since Amazon hasn't listed the extras I thought I would help them out.

Extras:

* The Pixar short that appeared with the film in theaters, "Lifted," in which a novice alien pilot tries to abduct a sleeping human
* Some deleted scenes, with introductions by screenwriter and director Brad Bird.
* A second animated short, "Your Friend the Rat," starring Remy and his brother, Emile.
* "Fine Food and Film: A Conversation with Brad Bird and Thomas Keller," a featurette with the California celebrity chef who served as a consultant to the film.

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