Ratatouille... worth owning? - Blu-ray Forum

Grisle · 10-26-2007, 11:19 AM

I was planning on getting this because I'm sure the PQ will be amazing, but I was wondering if you guys could tell me if it's worth owning. I have no kids and probably won't for a few more years. I don't typically watch animation in the theaters, but I do enjoy certain titles like Toy Story, Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride(I know these 2 aren't the same type of animation), Monster House, Shrek, and Monsters INC. I think my wife would think it's cute, but I want to enjoy it too. So how many of you guy's are picking it up?

Go Blu · 10-26-2007, 11:22 AM

I'll def be picking it up. I saw it in the theaters and thought it was refreshing.

The animation PQ is amazing and will def be eye candy on Blu-ray.

david2189 · 10-26-2007, 11:24 AM

ill be getting it, if it comes out in the UK

(dont think it has been announced yet, please correct me if im wrong)

Grisle · 10-26-2007, 11:25 AM

Is it pretty funny...I like Patton Oswalt, but this isn't quite his humor. From what I've seen it looks like it will be a good movie, but I just don't want to fell like I'm buying a Kiddie movie.

HDJK · 10-26-2007, 11:28 AM

From another thread:

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Originally Posted by The Freshman

Being a father of three, it is rare when an animated movie comes out and my whole family does not make it to the theaters to see it. I have seen both "Meet the Robinsons" and "Ratatouille". Here is my take on the experience watching them both with my family:

I enjoyed "Meet the Robinsons" but my kid's absolutely loved it. I thought it was too goofy and Saturday Morning Cartoonish. Had a couple of funny scenes but the rest of it was foolish. Animation was very good.
My kids enjoyed "Ratatouille" but I absolutely loved it. The story line was excellent and the animation was spectacular. I will definitely purchase this one.

blitz6speed · 10-26-2007, 11:29 AM

It is an amazing movie. One of pixars finest. Im getting it release day for sure!

Grisle · 10-26-2007, 11:31 AM

Thanks guys...looking at HDJK's post I feel like I'll enjoy it more and not feel strange about purchasing it with no kids.

Albert1119 · 10-26-2007, 11:40 AM

I'm 30 and grew up on all types of animation. I definately will be picking this up mainly cause I love Pixar animation and followed the making of it. Yahoo even had a 9 min preview I'd watch before it came out, but for whatever reason I did not see in theater. Same with Cars and Meet the Robinsons (but it does seem a little goofy to purchase).

Purchasing Blu-ray's to support the sales I've done a couple of times, but the real gems of my collection are those ones I've not seen in theaters or rented before watching for the first time on Blu!

unreal1080p · 10-26-2007, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grisle

Ratatouille...worth owning? I was planning on getting this because I'm sure the PQ will be amazing, but I was wondering if you guys could tell me if it's worth owning. I have no kids and probably won't for a few more years. I don't typically watch animation in the theaters, but I do enjoy certain titles like Toy Story, Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride(I know these 2 aren't the same type of animation), Monster House, Shrek, and Monsters INC. I think my wife would think it's cute, but I want to enjoy it too. So how many of you guy's are picking it up?

Ratatouille...worth owning? Are you kidding me?

It's a Bazillion times better then Toy Story or Monster House and on the same level as Shrek (1) and Monsters Inc. It's better then the Simpsons Movie (and i'm a HUGE Simpsons fan... d"uh... check out my avatar...).

Replay/repeat value is great.
You might like it better then your kids (that's not to say the kids won't like it... they surely will).

It's probably THE biggest release for Blu-Ray this year as I can't possibly see anyone who won't enjoy this movie (making it by far the easiest no brainer movie gift for anyone). Anyone that owns a Blu-Ray player should buy this movie.

richard lichtenfelt · 10-26-2007, 11:52 AM

Not just for kids. This is Disney at its finest. Definite winner unless your a hardcore satanist or something.

HDJK · 10-26-2007, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard lichtenfelt

Not just for kids. This is Disney at its finest. Definite winner unless your a hardcore satanist or something.

Rumar 4U · 10-26-2007, 12:03 PM

Every Pixar Animation its worth the money and the investment, almost all of them are great classic Disney pictures and they put so much in the "Movie" with great stories and details that us adults can really have fun and be "kids" again

Ill definitely buy all Disney Pixar's movies since they're all classic and since my wife will give birth to my first baby this Christmas, maybe in 3 years ill have something to let my little daugther experience and enjoy (Ill be with her too...

Go Blu...

cathexist · 10-26-2007, 12:04 PM

Great movie, no doubt this is going to be one of the best looking movies on blu-ray. I love the critic at the end.

I already have it on pre-order.

CJS234 · 10-26-2007, 12:05 PM

No offense to those who liked it, but come on! A RAT? A COOKING RAT? WTF?!

This is the worst movie ever! (imo) even lower than....hmmmm.....even lower than the lowest movie you can imagine.

FiReBiRd95 · 10-26-2007, 12:15 PM

Im getting it, I promised my daughter i would buy it for her when it came out for br. I buy all of the kiddy movies on br for. There are more kiddy movies in my collection then there any other movies.

Brain Sturgeon · 10-26-2007, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJS234

No offense to those who liked it, but come on! A RAT? A COOKING RAT? WTF?!

This is the worst movie ever! (imo) even lower than....hmmmm.....even lower than the lowest movie you can imagine.

As opposed to what? A car that talks and acts human? Bugs that talk and come up with complex plans? Toys that come alive away from and love their children owners? Fish that travel hundreds of miles looking for their child? Or one of a million improbable scenarios that we see in movies everyday?

Heres a phrase that might help you enjoy more movies: "suspension of disbelief". Give the stories a chance-- we all know rats can't cook like humans.

As for the movie itself-- it was very good; but it might have been a bit deeper than most younger children could comprehend. My 3 1/2 year old fell asleep halfway through it, while I thoroughly enjoyed it. Most Pixar movies do have some references and themes that only adults would get.

Case in point from "Finding Nemo": "Don't you guys realize we are swimming in our own... shh!.... Here he comes!"

I recommend the movie strongly.

Rumar 4U · 10-26-2007, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FiReBiRd95

I buy all of the kiddy movies on br for. There are more kiddy movies in my collection then there any other movies.

AHHhhhh what a relief and good to know it, i thought i was the only one with more kiddy movies in my collection thinking in my future daugther more than me (good excuse to keep buying them)

goodstuff · 10-26-2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Brain Sturgeon

As opposed to what? A car that talks and acts human? Bugs that talk and come up with complex plans? Toys that come alive away from and love their children owners? Fish that travel hundreds of miles looking for their child? Or one of a million improbable scenarios that we see in movies everyday?

LOL, don't forget Monsters Inc.! I'll never go to sleep again!

statikcat · 10-26-2007, 01:07 PM

The person who made that comment has a Pirates avatar. Plenty more unrealistic things in that movie than a cooking rat

. If a movie was just like real life it would probably be boring.. thats kind of the point.

welwynnick · 10-26-2007, 01:08 PM

Took the kids to see it at our new local digital cinema in Hatfield, and not only did it look jaw-droppingly great, but my wife and I thought that apart from the rather far-fetched ending, it was one of the best films we'd seen for a long while. Another vote.

Nick

10-26-2007, 11:19 AM	#1
Grisle Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern California 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:12	Ratatouille... worth owning? I was planning on getting this because I'm sure the PQ will be amazing, but I was wondering if you guys could tell me if it's worth owning. I have no kids and probably won't for a few more years. I don't typically watch animation in the theaters, but I do enjoy certain titles like Toy Story, Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride(I know these 2 aren't the same type of animation), Monster House, Shrek, and Monsters INC. I think my wife would think it's cute, but I want to enjoy it too. So how many of you guy's are picking it up?

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10-26-2007, 11:22 AM	#2
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	I'll def be picking it up. I saw it in the theaters and thought it was refreshing. The animation PQ is amazing and will def be eye candy on Blu-ray.

10-26-2007, 11:24 AM	#3
david2189 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:London, UK Blu-ray collection:183	ill be getting it, if it comes out in the UK (dont think it has been announced yet, please correct me if im wrong)

10-26-2007, 11:25 AM	#4
Grisle Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern California 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:12	Is it pretty funny...I like Patton Oswalt, but this isn't quite his humor. From what I've seen it looks like it will be a good movie, but I just don't want to fell like I'm buying a Kiddie movie.

10-26-2007, 11:29 AM	#6
blitz6speed Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Anaheim Hills, CA Trading Score:8	It is an amazing movie. One of pixars finest. Im getting it release day for sure!

10-26-2007, 11:31 AM	#7
Grisle Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern California 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:12	Thanks guys...looking at HDJK's post I feel like I'll enjoy it more and not feel strange about purchasing it with no kids.

10-26-2007, 11:40 AM	#8
Albert1119 Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:North of Chicago	I'm 30 and grew up on all types of animation. I definately will be picking this up mainly cause I love Pixar animation and followed the making of it. Yahoo even had a 9 min preview I'd watch before it came out, but for whatever reason I did not see in theater. Same with Cars and Meet the Robinsons (but it does seem a little goofy to purchase). Purchasing Blu-ray's to support the sales I've done a couple of times, but the real gems of my collection are those ones I've not seen in theaters or rented before watching for the first time on Blu!

10-26-2007, 11:52 AM	#10
richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	Not just for kids. This is Disney at its finest. Definite winner unless your a hardcore satanist or something.

10-26-2007, 12:03 PM	#12
Rumar 4U Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	Every Pixar Animation its worth the money and the investment, almost all of them are great classic Disney pictures and they put so much in the "Movie" with great stories and details that us adults can really have fun and be "kids" again Ill definitely buy all Disney Pixar's movies since they're all classic and since my wife will give birth to my first baby this Christmas, maybe in 3 years ill have something to let my little daugther experience and enjoy (Ill be with her too... Go Blu...

10-26-2007, 12:04 PM	#13
cathexist Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Aurora, CO 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:73 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	Great movie, no doubt this is going to be one of the best looking movies on blu-ray. I love the critic at the end. I already have it on pre-order.

10-26-2007, 12:05 PM	#14
CJS234 Hot Deals moderator Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Duluth, MN Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1108 Digital collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:26	No offense to those who liked it, but come on! A RAT? A COOKING RAT? WTF?! This is the worst movie ever! (imo) even lower than....hmmmm.....even lower than the lowest movie you can imagine.

10-26-2007, 12:15 PM	#15
FiReBiRd95 Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	Im getting it, I promised my daughter i would buy it for her when it came out for br. I buy all of the kiddy movies on br for. There are more kiddy movies in my collection then there any other movies.

10-26-2007, 01:07 PM	#19
statikcat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:67	The person who made that comment has a Pirates avatar. Plenty more unrealistic things in that movie than a cooking rat . If a movie was just like real life it would probably be boring.. thats kind of the point.

10-26-2007, 01:08 PM	#20
welwynnick Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007	Took the kids to see it at our new local digital cinema in Hatfield, and not only did it look jaw-droppingly great, but my wife and I thought that apart from the rather far-fetched ending, it was one of the best films we'd seen for a long while. Another vote. Nick

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