It’s farce and poetry both, able to make thrilling gearshifts from poignant characterisation into madcap as the film spills onto the streets to create chase sequences worthy of Chuck Jones or Fred Quimby. Visually
A truly genuinely passionate artwork for the entire family. It is funny, relatable, inspiring, heart-warming, and romantic. Very well done, Pixar & Co.
Fun movie with lots of heart and an engaging script. The acting is good, but nothing particularly special, except perhaps Patton Oswalt, who plays Rémy the rat.
What truly separates this vigorous adventure from the animated film pack, however, isn't just its superficial beauty, clever writing, or nimble direction, but its enchanting democratic spirit.
Pixar's animation is simply flawless; colorful, deeply realized, and ably conveying both the chaos of the kitchen, and the sensual allure of food well prepared.