RATATOUILLE (2007)

Summary:

Ratatouille is an animated comedy-adventure film that tells the story of Remy, a rat living in Paris who possesses an extraordinary sense of taste and smell and dreams of becoming a gourmet chef. Despite the obvious challenges of his species, Remy finds an unlikely ally in Alfredo Linguini, a clumsy young garbage boy working at Gusteau's, a once-famous Parisian restaurant.

Together, they form an unusual partnership, with Remy secretly guiding Linguini's cooking from beneath his chef's hat, leading to unexpected culinary success and a thrilling journey of self-discovery, friendship, and the pursuit of passion against all odds.

Keywords: Ratatouille, 2007, Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family.

Plot:

Remy, a rat with a highly developed sense of smell and taste, longs to be a chef, much to the dismay of his traditional rat colony. After being separated from his family during an escape from an elderly woman's house, Remy finds himself in the sewers of Paris, directly beneath Gusteau's, a restaurant founded by his culinary hero, the late Auguste Gusteau. He discovers Alfredo Linguini, a clumsy young man who has just been hired as a garbage boy, attempting to "fix" a dropped soup with disastrous results.

Remy secretly corrects the soup, which is accidentally served and surprisingly praised by the restaurant's only female chef, Colette Tatou. Skinner, the conniving head chef and Gusteau's former sous-chef, forces Linguini to recreate the soup. Remy and Linguini form a secret partnership: Remy hides under Linguini's toque, pulling his hair to control his movements and cook. This arrangement quickly makes Linguini a rising star, bringing fame back to Gusteau's and attracting the attention of the formidable food critic Anton Ego. However, their secret is constantly threatened by Skinner's suspicions and the challenges of maintaining their unusual collaboration, leading to a dramatic climax where Remy must rely on his entire rat colony to save the restaurant's reputation and fulfill his culinary dreams.

Cast (Lead Roles):

• Patton Oswalt as Remy
• Lou Romano as Alfredo Linguini
• Janeane Garofalo as Colette Tatou
• Ian Holm as Skinner
• Peter O'Toole as Anton Ego
• Brad Garrett as Auguste Gusteau

Crew:

• Director: Brad Bird
• Co-Director: Jan Pinkava
• Producer: Brad Lewis
• Screenplay: Brad Bird
• Story: Jan Pinkava, Brad Bird, Jim Capobianco
• Music: Michael Giacchino

Release Info:

• Original Release Date: June 29, 2007 (USA)
• Language: English
• Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
• Running Time: 111 minutes
• Accolades: Academy Award for Best Animated Feature (2008), Nominated for Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing.