Quartile rating: 6.5/10 · 1 rating
Let's face it, rats are not the most beloved creatures on earth. However, maybe this little tale about the history of human and rat interaction will change the world's tune. At least that is the hope of Remy, the star of Ratatouille, and his reluctant brother Emile as they guide us through world history from a rat's perspective. Why can't we all just get along?
This Pixar short accompanying Ratatouille is a charming, cleverly conceived educational romp through human-rat history narrated by Remy and Emile. The animation shifts styles engagingly, blending traditional and modern techniques as a fun bonus feature. However, as a short promotional piece tied tightly to its parent film, it lacks narrative ambition and its ending is slight. The voice performances are serviceable but nothing beyond what the main film already established. Its novelty lies in its playful mockumentary framing and mixed-media animation approach, though it's ultimately a marketing-adjacent extra rather than a standalone creative statement.