I never thought I’d be cheering on a rat. But when a rat is concocted by a Bird, all the rules change. Ratatouille (now available on DVD), the new film from the on-again marriage of Pixar and Disney, has proven once again that an original story can be delicious.

After his astonishing success with The Iron Giant and the smash hit of The Incredibles, Brad Bird clearly had a tough act to follow. With Giant, he proved he could tell a story. With The Incredibles, he showed that he wasn’t a one-hit wonder. With Ratatouille, he’s firmly established himself as a master chef of animation brilliance. Read more »