Ratatouille (Discussion, Reviews, etc.)
#76
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Saw it over the weekend. Liked it, but didn't love it. I think one thing I found lacking was the lack of gags. I think they could have done a lot more with plays on cultural personalities and/or cultural expectations/references. Also, I think it was a little long. They could have trimmed off 5-10 minutes and made it that much better. I was actually getting a little bored 3/4 of the way through, but then the pacing picked up quite a bit.
Overall, I'd say I like Toy Story 1/2 and Incredibles better. Not sure if I liked this or Cars better.
Overall, I'd say I like Toy Story 1/2 and Incredibles better. Not sure if I liked this or Cars better.
#77
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Originally Posted by Superman07
Saw it over the weekend. Liked it, but didn't love it. I think one thing I found lacking was the lack of gags. I think they could have done a lot more with plays on cultural personalities and/or cultural expectations/references. Also, I think it was a little long. They could have trimmed off 5-10 minutes and made it that much better. I was actually getting a little bored 3/4 of the way through, but then the pacing picked up quite a bit.
#78
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Brad Bird is my hero.
http://www.movieweb.com/dvd/news/67/24067.php
http://www.movieweb.com/dvd/news/67/24067.php
I think there absolutely could be a more adult animated film. Unfortunately, the only R rated animated films that have been made, have been made with a teenager's view of what adult means. Which means a lot of boobs, and a lot of swearing, and a lot of blood. It doesn't mean weightier subject matter, or something that is more sophisticated. That is the unfortunate state of it.
#81
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Just saw this for the second time today, first time on video, and I appreciated it even more. Such a wonderful film, with great themes outside of the usual defying the odds and family themes. There's not a thing wrong with it to me, it has so much personality and to sacrifice any of that would be a big mistake. I love that it just breaths, and the visuals are always there to keep you interested and in wonder.
#82
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Originally Posted by FunkDaddy J
First one that comes to mind is Heavy Metal, which exemplifies what he's talking about ("a lot of boobs, and a lot of swearing, and a lot of blood").
BTW, in that interview there's a line about how he wasn't involved with putting together the special features for Ratatouille. I guess we shouldn't be surprised it was light on extras.