Edited review from my movie review blog: I will confess that I had little hope for this film. I was expecting a typical rat-chase movie, having been sufficiently scarred by that terrible 1997 comedy Mousehunt. However, Ratatouille proved itself to be far better than I had pre-judged.

Entertaining, lighthearted, and surprisingly humorous Ratatouille is not just another chase-that-rat plotline. It’s devoid of much of the typical slapstick comedy that litters these movies and automatically puts a frown on my face. The script is highly amusing, with little references to cliche French films and various cooking truthes. For a movie catered to children it is oddly suspenseful at times, lacking the typical 2-dimensional characters that can not only be found in kid’s movies but in many films being released today. If you are passionate about cooking or even simply have an interest in it, this movie will hit the spot.

This is a great family film but also something sufficent if you’re looking for a film that doesn’t require a great deal of thought but is simply feel-good entertainment.