Ratatouille parents guide

Ratatouille Parent Guide

Overall A-

Some folks have impossible dreams, but none seem harder to reach than Remy's (voice of Patton Oswalt), a rat that aspires to be a world famous chef. While his pedigree is definitely an impediment, the starry-eyed rodent keeps his hopes alive by living in Paris (the city of food) and befriending the garbage boy at a first class restaurant.

Release date June 28, 2007

Violence B-
Sexual Content B+
Profanity B+
Substance Use C+

Why is Ratatouille rated G? The MPAA rated Ratatouille G

Parent Movie Review

If beady-eyed rodents running rampant in the kitchen is enough to give you the willies then Ratatouille might not be the film for you. However, if you can overlook the obvious health infractions, this light-hearted film is packed with plenty of laughs and life lessons.

Eating garbage may be okay for most of the rat colony but Remy (voice by Patton Oswalt) has more refined tastes. His highly developed sense of smell and his sophisticated taste buds leave him craving the finer flavors in life and dreaming of being a cuisinier.

As a result, he couldn’t be happier when he finds himself on the steps of the once famous Gusteau’s restaurant in a fine dining district of Paris. Sneaking into the kitchen, the aspiring cook savors the amazing aromas and before long finds himself slyly slipping some spices into a simmering pan of soup.

But despite Remy’s flare for food, the kitchen staff is horrified at the site of vermin in the vermicelli. The chief chef hurriedly sends Linguini (voice by Lou Romano), the newest staff member, off to dispose of the rat in the river. On the way, however, Linguini realizes the little rodent has a talent. And he hatches a plan that will benefit both of them. Needing to keep his job, the boy hides Remy in his chef’s toque and devises an elaborate system of secret signals that allows the creature to guide the young employee’s attempts to become a cuisinier.

Before long, word spreads about the boy’s abilities, enticing even the morose food critic Anton Ego (voice by Peter O’Toole) to come into the restaurant. But as Linguini gains fame with the public, the chief chef grows increasingly suspicious of what the apprentice kitchener is hiding up his sleeve (or hat).

Testing the theory that anyone can cook, this story promotes the idea of pursuing your dreams despite others’ naysaying, with critters and characters that are full of personality. From the single, female cook (voice by Janeane Garofalo) to the rotund Gusteau (voice by Brad Garrett), there is plenty to enjoy in this latest animation. Parents will also appreciate the fact the script offers few concerns other than some moments of peril, the brief discussion of an out-of-wedlock birth, a rifle-shooting grandma, and an evening of excessive alcohol consumption.

Tantalizing the taste buds of even the most jaded customers, Remy pursues his dream of cooking despite the threat of being ratted out. While entertaining rodents in the scullery is not a good idea, Remy’s culinary endeavors just might inspire young cooks to try their hand in the kitchen.

Starring Brad Garrett, Patton Oswalt, John Ratzenberger, Brad Bird. Theatrical release June 28, 2007. Updated

Ratatouille
Rating & Content Info

Why is Ratatouille rated G? Ratatouille is rated G by the MPAA

Stealing garbage for dinner is not Remy’s idea of a good meal. Even so, the rest of the rats seem perfectly fine with pilfering whatever they can find to eat. And once Remy has access to the food locker at Gusteau’s restaurant, they are more than happy to help themselves to the stores. During a storm, lightening zaps two rats. Later an old woman with a rifle fires upon the rat pack. During a lovers’ spat, a girl also threatens her boyfriend with a gun that goes off without harming anyone. Dead rats in traps, poisons and equipment for extermination purposes are shown. Knives are also used to threaten characters. Some moments of peril are depicted when Remy is chased through the restaurant and later through traffic. An older man uses alcohol to get a young boy drunk. Many other characters drink wine with dinner. The script includes infrequent profanities along with the discussion of premarital affairs and an out-of-wedlock birth.

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Ratatouille Parents' Guide

Although his father can’t understand why his son is so obsessed with food, Remy is determined to pursue his dreams. What does he do? How does his determination affect his family?

How do Remy and Linguini overcome their preconceptions of one another? In what way do they help each other develop their personal interests?

What is meant by the comment “false modesty is another way to lie”?

Home Video

The most recent home video release of Ratatouille movie is November 5, 2007. Here are some details…

DVD Release Date: 6 November 2007

Ratatouille is served up on DVD with two short films as appetizers: Your Friend the Rat (starring Remy and Emile) and Pixar’s Lifted (shown with the film in theaters). Other side dishes include deleted scenes (with introductions by screenwriter/director Brad Bird) and the featurette Fine Food and Film (with Brad Bird and Chef Thomas Keller).

The Blu-ray release of Ratatouille offers all of the above, plus Gusteau’s Gourmet Game and Cine-Explore (an opportunity to customize your own behind-the-scenes experience with access to animation briefings, documentary shorts, as well as deleted shots and scenes).

Presented in its original theatrical aspect ratio, both formats of the movie have English audio tracks recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround.

Related home video titles:

A rat helps a spider save the life of a runty little pig in both the animated and live-action versions of Charlotte’s Web. A little family of Russian mice set sail to start their lives in a new country in An American Tale. The secret underground world of rats is explored Flushed Away, another computer animated movie.

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