He's dying to become a chef.

Starring: Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm, Lou Romano, Janeane Garofalo, Brad Garrett, Peter O'Toole, Brian Dennehy, Peter Sohn, Will Arnett

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"I'm sick of pretending. I pretend to be a rat for my father, I pretend to be a human for Linguini. I pretend you exist so I have someone to talk to!" – Rémy

Why watch this? An ambitious rodent partners with a reluctant chef - together they make culinary history.

Plot Summary: Remy is a rat with an exceptional sense of taste and smell who dreams of becoming a chef, despite his family's disapproval and the obvious obstacle of his species in a human kitchen. Through a series of events, Remy finds himself beneath a famous Parisian restaurant and forms an unusual alliance with a young, clumsy kitchen worker named Linguini. Together, they navigate the demanding culinary world and overcome challenges.

Dad's Preview: This is a creative animated Disney/Pixar film about a rat, Rémy, who aspires to be a chef of all things. He travels to Paris, and secretly becomes a sous chef to a young culinary student, Alfredo. The symbiotic relationship, between human an rodent, is special to watch. There are a host of zany supporting characters that add to the richness of this wonderful dish. You will crave some Italian cooking after this one.

Pixar Animation Studios; Buena Vista Pictures Dist.