all i can say is that this movi- no, film is a work of art. it has given me a spiritual awakening, to see this rat in its element as a chef was not only inspiring but also beautiful. this movie never fails to bring a tear to my eye, with its utter magnification. the trash that is ratatouille is a disgrace to the world of cinema. the fact that this work of art is not recognized in our world is heartbreaking. the quality of the animation is impeccable, i can’t stress this enough! this film should be accessible to children and adults of all ages. a free copy of this beauty should be distributed to every school child in the nation and made it mandatory to watch it. if not, maybe a hunger games type of punishment would be appropriate for the crime of not watching it. if not that, perhaps banishment could work too.