Ratatouille (2007)

Directors:

Brad Bird
Jan Pinkava (co-director)

Writers:

Brad Bird (screenplay) and
Jan Pinkava (story) ...

Release Date:

29 June 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

Tagline:

Dinner is served... Summer 2007

Plot:

Remy is a young rat in the French countryside who arrives in Paris, only to find out that his cooking idol is dead. When he makes an unusual alliance with a restaurant's new garbage boy, the culinary and personal adventures begin despite Remy's family's skepticism and the rat-hating world of humans.

Plot Keywords:

Rat | Chef | Restaurant | Cooking | Food

Awards:

Won Oscar. Another 43 wins & 20 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sun. Dec. 20

6:00 PM

ABCF

Cast

Patton Oswalt	...	Remy (voice)
Ian Holm	...	Skinner (voice)
Lou Romano	...	Linguini (voice)
Brian Dennehy	...	Django (voice)
Peter Sohn	...	Emile (voice)
Peter O'Toole	...	Anton Ego (voice)
Brad Garrett	...	Gusteau (voice)
Janeane Garofalo	...	Colette (voice)
Will Arnett	...	Horst (voice)
Julius Callahan	...	Lalo / Francois (voice)
James Remar	...	Larousse (voice)
John Ratzenberger	...	Mustafa (voice)
Teddy Newton	...	Lawyer (Talon Labarthe) (voice)
Tony Fucile	...	Pompidou / Health Inspector (voice)
Jake Steinfeld	...	Git (Lab Rat) (voice)

Also Known As:

Untitled Rodent Project (USA) (working title)
Ratatouille (Argentina) (Panama) (Peru) (Spain) (Venezuela) [es]
Juhu-hu (Croatia) [hr]
L'ecsó (Hungary) [hu]
O ratatouis (Greece) [el]
Råttatouille (Sweden) [sv]
Ratatouille (Italy) [it]
Ratatouille (Brazil) [pt]
Ratatouille (Germany) [de]
Ratatouille (France) [fr]
Ratatouille (Czech Republic) [cs]
Ratatouille - Dobrú chut! (Slovakia) [sk]
Ratatui (Portugal) [pt]
Ratatuj (Poland) [pl]
Ratatuy (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Remî no oishî resutoran (Japan) [ja]
Remy's Delicious Restaurant (Japan: English title) [en]
Rottatouille (Norway) [no]
Rottatouille (Finland) [fi]

Runtime:

111 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | French

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

SDDS | Dolby Digital EX | DTS-ES

Certification:

USA:G | Canada:G (all jurisdictions) | Australia:PG | Singapore:G | Brazil:Livre | Switzerland:0 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:0 (canton of Vaud) | Argentina:Atp | Peru:PT | Portugal:M/4 (dubbed version) | Portugal:M/6 (subtitled version) | Finland:S | UK:U | Ireland:G | Chile:TE | South Korea:All | Germany:o.Al. | Taiwan:GP | Malaysia:U | Sweden:7 | Hong Kong:I | Iceland:L | Norway:7 | Netherlands:AL | New Zealand:PG | South Africa:PG

Company:

Pixar Animation Studios

Trivia:

Remy's father, Django, (voiced by Brian Dennehy), was named in homage to Django Reinhardt, the famous Belgian Romany jazz guitarist (1910-1953). In the Pixar short Your Friend the Rat (2007) (V), an extra on the Ratatouille DVD, a Django Reinhardt stamp is visible in the background.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Skinner leaves Linguini to clean up the restaurant kitchen, he closes the door behind him, but the next morning, when Remy arrives at the restaurant, the door is slightly open. Skinner was the last person to leave the restaurant and Linguini was asleep when Remy arrived, so the door should still be closed.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Narrator: [on television] Although each of the world's countries would like to dispute this fact, we French know the truth: The best food in the world is made in France. The best food in France is made in Paris. And the best food in Paris, some say, is made by Chef Auguste Gusteau...
[...]

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Best of 2007" (2007)

Soundtrack:

Le Festin

An Amazing film, made for film lovers, with an artistic/indie appeal

I caught a sneak peak yesterday, and must say, this film is a classic. It is not as flashy as cars, or as action packed as Incredibles, but it is a masterpiece of restraint and heart, that matches the classics from the golden age of the film industry. Pixar has always been groundbreaking for smart and fun animated features, but Ratatouille might just be what puts them over the top as one of the BEST all around film-making teams in history.

Ratatouille is a treat for film lovers. It feels like a classic. The animationis absolutely beautiful, especially the scenery of Paris which evoked awes from the audience, as if we were seeing a grandiose fireworks show.

The story is oh so classy and universal, especially when you look at it as a parable to yourself and society. Sometimes the story seems familiar, yet it is packed with so much genuine heart and individuality, that it might even be too "indie" for most audiences. But those who are patient and willing to open their minds and hearts, even when it may challenge the viewers to rethink their own personal biases, will find within this entertaining, sweet, simple film a remarkable message about challenging societal norms and not letting anything stand in your way of your dreams. When you follow your dreams, you never know what an impact it will have upon you, or those you might encounter on the journey. Just see the film, and be open to its message, and I am sure if you allow it too, it will touch you as well.

P.S. : The short in front of the feature is the funniest animated short film pixar has ever done, so even if ratatouille might not be as flashy as many might want it to be, the short film will have everyone in stitches, as it did our entire theater. So just go and see it, and be prepared for a wonderful two hours.