Pixar Animation's latest film Ratatouille is a worthy successor to hits such as Toy Story and Monsters Inc., and an impressive sophomore animation for The Incredibles director Brad Bird.
Ratatouille is the story of Remy, a rat who loves to cook but is limited by the obvious revulsion diners express at the idea of a rat preparing their food.
After getting separated from his family, Remy winds up in the late, great Chef Gusteau's restaurant. He secretly helps a clueless young janitor called Linguini to prepare a soup that proves extremely popular with customers, securing Linguini a post as chef at the restaurant.
The two form a partnership, with Remy directing Linguini to cook ever more difficult dishes as they go to great lengths to keep the truth of Remy's culinary genius a secret.
The movie's humour is similar to that of The Incredibles, mixing satire and slapstick to ensure laughs no matter what your taste. Bird also makes the most out of the 'grossness' factor, exploring the notion of a cooking rat to full comic effect.
The quality of the animation is stunning. Details such as fur, hair and vegetation are depicted in startling detail, further cementing Pixar's reputation as the best animation company in the business.