The recently released animated film Lightyear is getting recognition for its stunning visuals, but also receiving criticism for its mediocre plot. It doesn’t quite live up to the animation studio’s more renowned films, especially well-loved classics like Ratatouille.

Despite being released fifteen years ago, the critically-acclaimed movie still holds up incredibly well, in large part thanks to its intricate art style and heartfelt narrative. This is why it’s not surprising that it still receives reviews from fans on Letterboxd – a social media platform for film buffs – some of which can be unbelievably hilarious.

Anyone Can Cook

Remy stands in front of Gusteau's photo in Ratatouille.

Remy is motivated several times throughout the film by his culinary idol's words – "anyone can cook." Linguini is the human character that makes this possible for the rat, as, just like Remy, he has to convince everyone else in the restaurant that he's capable of being more than just a garbage boy.

The movie's catchphrase has inspired ciara as well, who quotes Auguste Gusteau's words before painting a comical image, as they put their "third mac n cheese ready meal of the day in the microwave" and think "s**t bro... ur f**kin right man."

The Perfect Man

Remy cooking in Ratatouille.

Remy is impossible not to like, as, despite his flaws, he's a good character deep down inside and just wants to achieve his dream of becoming a chef. His wild journey to get there is impressive, especially the way he doesn't give up in the face of doubt from others like his own family and friends.

This is what impressed kirst enough to write a review that calls attention to all the "ladies" she challenges to "spend" $15 "on the perfect man." The criteria clearly favor Remy: "$300 - works out, $200 - smart, $400 - smells nice, $70 has a job, $10 - has grey fur, $5 - is the finest chef in all of France, $500- over 6 feet tall."

Why A Gun

Old woman holding a shotgun in Ratatouille.

In one of the most intense scenes of the movie, Remy and Emile's bonding moment in the old woman's home is interrupted when she sees them. This immediately prompts her to reach for her shotgun and chaos ensues as she shoots different parts of her house in an effort to kill the two.

Her method perplexes Sarah who wonders "who the f**k kills rats with a gun." Even after the colony falls from the ceiling and escapes through a sewer, the homeowner runs to chase them with a gun and a gas mask. It's a comical sequence that doesn't make a lot of sense in hindsight.

The Angriest Rat

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When Remy and Linguini discover that the little chef can control his actions through his hair, they spend an evening practicing the newfound skill. It becomes Remy's ticket to the culinary world, as his moves are repeated by Linguini to create delicious dishes.

The user hunter strawberry realizes something funny because of this, imploring others to "imagine how angry the rat that controls Gordon Ramsay must be all the time." The TV personality is known for his unforgiving and brutal persona in the kitchen, which is hopefully not because of a rageful rat.

Something To Think About

Remy reads Gusteau's cookbook in Ratatouille.

A huge part of what turns Remy into a food lover is his obsession with the old lady's television. The mouth-watering food sequences that Remy sees on the screen inspire him to want to create those scrumptious dishes, too.

"Something to think about," based on lauren's review, is that Remy "would’ve become an elite rat soccer player instead of an amazing rat chef if the old lady watched the sports channels instead of the cooking channel." It would be a very different movie if that were the case, and a tricky one, too, considering soccer players don't typically wear tall hats.

Taking The Hat Off

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The ultimate test of Remy and Linguini’s friendship takes place on the night that the food critic Anton Ego arrives. Remy dashes through the door and stands in front of everyone in the kitchen, with Linguini thankfully coming to his rescue.

He finally explains that Remy is behind all of the amazing dishes and takes off the hat, in a metaphorical sense. Sam Meltzer realizes that "this is why teachers make" students take their hats "off in school." It's amusing to think that a smart rat could be helping a kid ace their exams somewhere out there.

A Sad Realization

Remy holding cheese in Ratatouille.

From almost getting his entire colony killed to nearly being thrown in a river, Remy goes through a lot to get to where he eventually ends up in the film's satisfying conclusion. He even manages to get a positive review from Ego, who calls him "the finest chef in France."

This doesn't sit right with anthony, who finds it "so depressing to think that even a rat has achieved far more than" they "ever will in" their "entire life." It's a humorous sentiment that may hit too close to home for some who have a dream like Remy's.

The Ultimate Power Move

La Ratatouille's sign with Paris in the backdrop from Ratatouille

fun detail in Ratatouille is shown towards the end, with Remy's restaurant being aptly named La Ratatouille. This is clearly a reference to the rat's take on the dish that transported Ego back to his childhood and wowed him enough to write a stellar review about Remy's skill.

The Letterboxd user sayna points out how "opening a new restaurant called 'La Ratatouille' after" Remy and Linguini's "last one was closed for a rat infestation is a power move that only the greatest chef in the century could make." It's bizarre that the health inspectors aren't shutting it down, considering how they were treated in the last restaurant.

It’s Just Great

Restaurant scene in La Ratatouille.

By the end of the film, Remy has achieved so much, which includes the "small business" that is a new restaurant with its main investor being none other than Ego. On top of this restaurant is another, smaller one, specifically made for rats – Remy is shown telling his tale to his family and friends over a tiny dinner table here.

This is touching for David Sims, who describes the action of "*dabbing at tear-soaked face with a towel*" because "it's just so great how he opens the little restaurant at the end." It's especially moving considering how this means Remy's father has changed his mind about food being just for fuel, as he now clearly appreciates a tasty meal along with the other rats.

A Pun Offering

Remy in Ratatouille

Ratatouille is still a fan-favorite Pixar film that holds up well today, with younger audiences likely still able to appreciate the magic and thrill of Remy's adventure. It's nice to imagine that Remy is still out there in Paris, running a restaurant for both rats and humans every single day.

Just imagining isn't enough for yazz!, who asks "where is" the "Ratatouille sequel?" before delivering a hilarious pun in their second question: "where is rataTWOuille?‬" It's unlikely that fans will ever see the continuation of Remy's story, but, just like the little chef, they can dream.

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