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Post by GitteK on Jul 2, 2007 12:38:31 GMT -5
There are posters all over Paris announcing the premiere of RATATOUILLE the cutest chef-rat on August 1st. Look at this picture, isn't it just the Paris we love ? Did anyone see it yet ? It is a must-do in my book when it comes to DK. disney.go.com/disneypictures/ratatouille/main.htmlAnd the even more cutest thing is that the headline of the posters paraphrases our darling Amélie: >>Le Fabuleux Destin du Premier Rat du Bon Goût<<  |
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Post by Happygoin on Jul 2, 2007 12:49:51 GMT -5
Gitte, I must tell you that, apart from classic films, I don't enjoy movies. I rarely go. I am DYING to see this movie. It has received accolades from the craziest assortment of people whom you would never expect it from. The trailers for it are just great. I'm really looking forward to it. Oh to see it in Paris...~sigh~
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Post by annettecinca on Jul 2, 2007 13:01:59 GMT -5
I haven't seen a cartoon in a theater for years (youngest being 16), but I plan to see this one. My oldest daughter and her hubby saw it Saturday night and loved it. Gitte, you answered a question my daughter and I had--if the movie will be run with the same title in France. We weren't sure if it would translate the same. But I did just now look it up and it looks like a rat is a rat, even in Paris!
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Post by Shoesy on Jul 2, 2007 13:03:39 GMT -5
My daughter just saw the movie this weekend and loved it.
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Post by GitteK on Jul 2, 2007 13:04:54 GMT -5
Annette
Ratatouille IS a French word already, so they have no need to change the title ! It´s that sidedish/garniture with aubergines, tomatoes, onions, green peppers and courgettes from the south of France. But you already knew that, right ?
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Post by annettecinca on Jul 2, 2007 13:10:42 GMT -5
Yes, I know the dish is French, but wasn't sure about the name of the rodent! I think the double entendre with the title is cute, and wasn't sure if that part of it would translate. And I actually made Anne's ratatouille over the weekend....yum!  |
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Post by cybee on Jul 2, 2007 15:28:22 GMT -5
OH, on another thread I posted the pic that Sister Europe shared with us (see below)in connection to the fact that it is seen in the Ratatouille movie! You will definitely recognize it if you see the movie!  I saw it with my two daughters (ages 14 and 22) and we all enjoyed the movie! I was glad we saw it! Oh, I had also hoped to see "Paris , Je T'aime" this weekend but sadly that did not happen (and now that movie is GONE from there)! Grrr! Obviously, movies of Paris are my cup of tea! |
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Post by sistereurope on Jul 2, 2007 18:27:13 GMT -5
Whoa, I'm going to have to check that out for sure!
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Post by greyghost1 on Jul 4, 2007 16:15:11 GMT -5
I saw it last Sunday and I fell in love with it! I want to see it again. I about split my sides laughing. IMO, the concept of a gourmet rat/chef is a bit sophisticated for a small child. It did have some child-concepts like don't eat or cook with dirty hands. But the fun was in how the rats were incorporated. I could never visit a fine French resto without thinking of a rat preparing my meal.........
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Post by GitteK on Jul 4, 2007 22:46:38 GMT -5
>>It did have some child-concepts like don't eat or cook with dirty hands.<< WHAT !!! ?? Sorry, but I have to jump up on my soap-box RIGHT NOW !!  Now when did these things start to creep into cartoons ? That's the most scary thing I have heard in a very, very long time. When was it ever the purpose of cartoons to be educational/reformatory ? Wash-your-hands-before-you-eat-humour, holy-moly ! What is this ? North Korea ? "1984" ? I fear that the risk of boring our kids to death is considerably bigger than the risk of them getting a tummyache from not washing hands before eating. It's us the grown-ups who have difficulties with rats being chefs. Not the kids, they will buy that story on the spot. Our 6-year old grandson has the most razorsharp wit and highly developed sense of humour. And how about "The Junglebook" with Baloo eating live ants ? Will that be censored out ? And remember that silly bear slams an coconut on to his head to crack the coconut open ? Should that scene be followed by a warning: "Now listen children, DON'T try this at home !" Or Donald Duck who is the nastiest, bad-tempered, vengeful, evil, stealing, cheating and lying piece of poultry EVER to have appeared on the screen ? Is it off to the coq-au-vin casserole for Donald now ?  pfeeeww, that helped......... Humour is such a serious matter. Once we start manipulating that too, I will emigrate to another solar system. |
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Post by Shoesy on Jul 5, 2007 1:25:03 GMT -5
Gitte - How could you say all those things about Donald?  He's one of my favorite Disney characters. I know he's not sweet little Bambi, but he's an adorable guy nonetheless.  |
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Post by Anne on Jul 5, 2007 4:45:49 GMT -5
>>And remember that silly bear slams an coconut on to his head to crack the coconut open ? Should that scene be followed by a warning: "Now listen children, DON'T try this at home !" <<
Well, I am surprised that they haven't been doing that yet in fear that someone might sue them for the reason that this scene has somehow inspired his/her child to do something vaguely similar ...
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Post by Happygoin on Jul 5, 2007 7:33:16 GMT -5
Oh I think that, if you watch the classic Disney films closely, you will see that he always tried to inject a lesson or two into them, even if some of them were a little obscure for children to actually get.
You are all making me SO impatient to see this flick....I may have to rearrange some plans and go tonight...
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Post by holger on Jul 5, 2007 10:01:25 GMT -5
;DIt rained on the 4th so we took the kids to the local theatre in St.Albans to see this film. We were three generations, and all loved it and laughed a lot. The 4 year old and 8 year old saw somewhat different elements than parents and grandparents. Gitte, don't panic, the wash your hands was quite suitable and not preachy in the context of a rat who wants to be a chef and not eat garbage! He is modeling himself after a famous human chef. The pictures of Paris while in a cartoon were great and the food looked wonderful--even the ratatouille which is not a favorite of mine. Watching them plate the food was great.  |
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Post by annettecinca on Jul 5, 2007 10:32:51 GMT -5
Holger, my oldest daughter said the same thing about the scenery and the food. She said the water looks so real, and the bread when it's broken open, and the sparkling lights on the Paris views. If my day goes as planned, I'll take my youngest to see it this afternoon. Sounds like a nice way to spend a hot afternoon!
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Post by greyghost1 on Jul 5, 2007 13:43:18 GMT -5
But even funnier was all of them emerging from the sterilizer/dishwasher? to then go to the various prep stations. Hilarious. Just curious Holger, what did the 4 and 6 year olds see/get from it? Did they get the humour?
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Post by willow on Jul 7, 2007 0:04:40 GMT -5
I saw this movie this evening and I loved it! Very funny and the rat was adorable!
I also recognized the window of the exterminators from the one someone else pointed, and I was so happy to explain that it really exists to my family!
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Post by Roniece on Jul 7, 2007 7:25:39 GMT -5
YES!! I have just finished watching it - I loved this movie!!!
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Post by holger on Jul 7, 2007 16:32:30 GMT -5
The 8 year old got most of the humor but not some of the subtleties. The 4 year old thought Cars was funnier. The cooking part did not appeaal to her as much as things like the rats, the river boats, etc.
I liked all of it.
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Post by greyghost1 on Jul 7, 2007 16:55:56 GMT -5
Thanks, Holger...I was just curious what they thought.
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He's one of my favorite Disney characters. I know he's not sweet little Bambi, but he's an adorable guy nonetheless. 
Let the riot begin! LOL - 
hahahha