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Chris life begins now Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 9:09 pm Posts: 6480 Location: Columbus, Ohio	I wonder how many people voted 1 or 2 just to see it not rise any more? Too many...
Fri Jul 06, 2007 9:36 pm

Dkmuto Forum General Joined: Fri Oct 22, 2004 1:00 am Posts: 6502	loyalfromlondon wrote: hmmm In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their work and their selves to our judgment. We thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and to read. But the bitter truth we critics must face is that, in the grand scheme of things, the average piece of junk is more meaningful than our criticism designating it so. But there are times when a critic truly risks something, and that is in the discovery and defense of the new. Last night, I experienced something new, an extraordinary meal from a singularly unexpected source. To say that both the meal and its maker have challenged my preconceptions is a gross understatement. They have rocked me to my core. In the past, I have made no secret of my disdain for Chef Gusteau's famous motto: Anyone can cook. But I realize that only now do I truly understand what he meant. Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere. It is difficult to imagine more humble origins than those of the genius now cooking at Gusteau's, who is, in this critic's opinion, nothing less than the finest chef in France. I will be returning to Gusteau's soon, hungry for more. My favorite part of the film. And only a Pixar film (or, perhaps, only a Brad Bird film) could pull of something like this.
Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:19 pm

Anita Hussein Briem Yes we can call dibs on the mountain guide Joined: Tue Apr 19, 2005 5:47 pm Posts: 3290 Location: Houston	Okay, here's the final judgement: best Pixar film yet. It inches past The Incredibles by a few millimetres for being that much more intimate. _________________ ~~(hitokiri battousai)~~
Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:06 pm

Gulli Jordan Mugen-Honda Joined: Mon May 01, 2006 9:53 am Posts: 13403	Angela Merkel wrote: Okay, here's the final judgement: best Pixar film yet. It inches past The Incredibles by a few millimetres for being that much more intimate. I love you This film is beyond amazing. _________________ Rosberg was reminded of the fuel regulations by his wheel's ceasing to turn. The hollow noise from the fuel tank and needle reading zero had failed to convay this message
Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:21 pm

kypade Kypade Joined: Sat Oct 30, 2004 10:53 pm Posts: 7908	close to godliness lol
Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:36 pm

Bradley Witherberry Extraordinary Joined: Sat Oct 30, 2004 1:13 pm Posts: 15197 Location: Planet Xatar	[Preface: I was very, very fortunate to see *two* movies for the first time today. Rescue Dawn & Ratatouille. Both of which will be entered on my 2007 Top Ten List. Is that fortunate, or what!?!] I think Pixar is headed in a brand new direction. Ratatouille is barely a kid's movie at all. It is a very philosophical reflection on the nature of life and it's choices and relationships. I believe they are aiming for Miyazaki-grade animated films. I think they are letting go of the mediocrity that has infected their last four films. Ratatouille is a revelation. The animation, as always, outdoes all their previous work -- from the fur, to the humans, to the movement, to the Parisien settings, to the whole design -- it's freakin' scary good! The story, as I mentioned, is surprisingly sober and complex. The humor is toned down and melded with an increased feeling of hopeful melancholy. The voice actors submerge into their roles, except for the suitable showcase performance by Peter O'Toole. Forget the cars, monsters, fish, and heroes -- this is the real Pixar deal -- the launching pad for the new potential-striving storylines which transcend kiddy cartoons and soar into the stratosphere of out-and-out art. 12 out of 5.
Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:29 am

Box Extraordinary Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2004 12:52 am Posts: 25990	bradley witherberry wrote: [Preface: I was very, very fortunate to see *two* movies for the first time today. Rescue Dawn & Ratatouille. Both of which will be entered on my 2007 Top Ten List. Is that fortunate, or what!?!] I think Pixar is headed in a brand new direction. Ratatouille is barely a kid's movie at all. It is a very philosophical reflection on the nature of life and it's choices and relationships. I believe they are aiming for Miyazaki-grade animated films. I think they are letting go of the mediocrity that has infected their last four films. Ratatouille is a revelation. The animation, as always, outdoes all their previous work -- from the fur, to the humans, to the movement, to the Parisien settings, to the whole design -- it's freakin' scary good! The story, as I mentioned, is surprisingly sober and complex. The humor is toned down and melded with an increased feeling of hopeful melancholy. The voice actors submerge into their roles, except for the suitable showcase performance by Peter O'Toole. Forget the cars, monsters, fish, and heroes -- this is the real Pixar deal -- the launching pad for the new potential-striving storylines which transcend kiddy cartoons and soar into the stratosphere of out-and-out art. 12 out of 5. I adore you
Mon Jul 09, 2007 6:11 am

snack Extraordinary Joined: Mon Oct 18, 2004 9:18 pm Posts: 12159	bradley witherberry wrote: [Preface: I was very, very fortunate to see *two* movies for the first time today. Rescue Dawn & Ratatouille. Both of which will be entered on my 2007 Top Ten List. Is that fortunate, or what!?!] I think Pixar is headed in a brand new direction. Ratatouille is barely a kid's movie at all. It is a very philosophical reflection on the nature of life and it's choices and relationships. I believe they are aiming for Miyazaki-grade animated films. I think they are letting go of the mediocrity that has infected their last four films. Ratatouille is a revelation. The animation, as always, outdoes all their previous work -- from the fur, to the humans, to the movement, to the Parisien settings, to the whole design -- it's freakin' scary good! The story, as I mentioned, is surprisingly sober and complex. The humor is toned down and melded with an increased feeling of hopeful melancholy. The voice actors submerge into their roles, except for the suitable showcase performance by Peter O'Toole. Forget the cars, monsters, fish, and heroes -- this is the real Pixar deal -- the launching pad for the new potential-striving storylines which transcend kiddy cartoons and soar into the stratosphere of out-and-out art. 12 out of 5. This makes me like you more.
Mon Jul 09, 2007 6:31 am

Bradley Witherberry Extraordinary Joined: Sat Oct 30, 2004 1:13 pm Posts: 15197 Location: Planet Xatar	I Pixar!
Mon Jul 09, 2007 7:56 am

Groaning Us v Them Joined: Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:17 pm Posts: 2759 Location: Austria	ARGGGGH!!!!! Ratatouille comes out here on October 3rd. But I had an idea to see it earlier: I have relatives in the Netherlands who I have been to before, and Ratatouille opens there August 1st. I'll be there on August 25, and will see it there. You see how desperate I am. I've been waiting for this movie for over a year now.
Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:20 am

JURiNG ef star star kay Joined: Thu Oct 21, 2004 7:45 pm Posts: 3016 Location: Cairo, Egypt	bradley witherberry wrote: [Preface: I was very, very fortunate to see *two* movies for the first time today. Rescue Dawn & Ratatouille. Both of which will be entered on my 2007 Top Ten List. Is that fortunate, or what!?!] I think Pixar is headed in a brand new direction. Ratatouille is barely a kid's movie at all. It is a very philosophical reflection on the nature of life and it's choices and relationships. I believe they are aiming for Miyazaki-grade animated films. I think they are letting go of the mediocrity that has infected their last four films. Ratatouille is a revelation. The animation, as always, outdoes all their previous work -- from the fur, to the humans, to the movement, to the Parisien settings, to the whole design -- it's freakin' scary good! The story, as I mentioned, is surprisingly sober and complex. The humor is toned down and melded with an increased feeling of hopeful melancholy. The voice actors submerge into their roles, except for the suitable showcase performance by Peter O'Toole. Forget the cars, monsters, fish, and heroes -- this is the real Pixar deal -- the launching pad for the new potential-striving storylines which transcend kiddy cartoons and soar into the stratosphere of out-and-out art. 12 out of 5. Wow.. wow.. wow _________________
Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:27 am

Libs Sbil Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 3:38 pm Posts: 48678 Location: Arlington, VA	One of the most liked movies of the last 20 years? I think soooooo
Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:30 am

tina_als_girl Cream of the Crop Joined: Sun May 15, 2005 3:43 pm Posts: 2252 Location: Wellsville, MO	Normally I'd be wary of any movie that gets such a high grade from Bradley, but this time he is SPOT ON. I can't wait for the Ratatouille DVD! Joy
Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:02 am

Box Extraordinary Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2004 12:52 am Posts: 25990	Libs wrote: One of the most liked movies of the last 20 years? I think soooooo It's pretty much enjoying universal acclaim here. It's kinda insane
Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:20 am

Jonathan Begging Naked Joined: Mon Oct 25, 2004 12:07 pm Posts: 14737 Location: The Present (Duh)	Nothing below a B. I assume that makes it the best reviewed movie of all time here?
Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:00 pm

kypade Kypade Joined: Sat Oct 30, 2004 10:53 pm Posts: 7908	It needs at least twice as many votes as it has to tell that. Cuz Children of Men, for example, only has 2 Cs with 90 votes (or thereabouts). I doubt those two Cs came within the first 40 votes. And there are some people on the internet who didnt love it...so they could, potentially, be here too.
Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:05 pm

kypade Kypade Joined: Sat Oct 30, 2004 10:53 pm Posts: 7908	Wait, that one also has Ds
Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:07 pm

kypade Kypade Joined: Sat Oct 30, 2004 10:53 pm Posts: 7908	Proportionate to the number of votes, American History X and Back to the Future would both be beating it (times 5, to get the same number of Bs, those two films would have 65 and 55 As respectively). And that is only looking halfway through the Bs on the movie list. So I guess it depends on what your criteria is for 'best reviewed'.
Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:12 pm

Box Extraordinary Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2004 12:52 am Posts: 25990	Yup, it is number one, dethroning Batman Begins: 1 Ratatouille 3.601 2 Batman Begins 3.578 3 Lion King, The 3.549 4 L.A. Confidential 3.540 5 Departed, The 3.525 6 Se7en 3.517 7 Knocked Up 3.504 8 Children of Men 3.503 9 Pan's Labyrinth 3.481 10 Jaws 3.479
Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:46 pm

Chris life begins now Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 9:09 pm Posts: 6480 Location: Columbus, Ohio	Wow. Just wow.
Mon Jul 09, 2007 3:42 pm

JURiNG ef star star kay Joined: Thu Oct 21, 2004 7:45 pm Posts: 3016 Location: Cairo, Egypt	Can I vote this in advance?? I mean, I haven't seen it (not until August).. but A should be expected (or at least A-).. he he.. _________________
Mon Jul 09, 2007 3:52 pm

Box Extraordinary Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2004 12:52 am Posts: 25990	Ok, once again: WHO GAVE THIS AN F??? Stop being a jerk and give us your reasons. Else, remove this F.
Mon Jul 09, 2007 9:13 pm

Biggestgeekever I heet the canadian! Joined: Mon Jan 23, 2006 12:58 am Posts: 5192 Location: The Great _______	Box wrote: Ok, once again: WHO GAVE THIS AN F??? Stop being a jerk and give us your reasons. Else, remove this F. It was Zing: http://www.worldofkj.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=955568&highlight=#955568 Prepare to die.
Mon Jul 09, 2007 9:18 pm

Biggestgeekever I heet the canadian! Joined: Mon Jan 23, 2006 12:58 am Posts: 5192 Location: The Great _______	Harry Potter is Dead! wrote: Box wrote: Yup, it is number one, dethroning Batman Begins: 1 Ratatouille 3.601 2 Batman Begins 3.578 3 Lion King, The 3.549 4 L.A. Confidential 3.540 5 Departed, The 3.525 6 Se7en 3.517 7 Knocked Up 3.504 8 Children of Men 3.503 9 Pan's Labyrinth 3.481 10 Jaws 3.479 I take back my vote of B and place it as an F. Won't let no rat take the crown of Batman We all know ROTK deserves to be #1 there, so you might as well give everything on that list an F.
Mon Jul 09, 2007 9:21 pm

Box Extraordinary Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2004 12:52 am Posts: 25990	Harry Potter is Dead! wrote: I take back my vote of B and place it as an F. Won't let no rat take the crown of Batman That's not how you vote. You vote for a film on an individual basis. URGH. Who are you anyways? And geek, it's not Zing
Mon Jul 09, 2007 9:22 pm
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