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so much to enjoy in this film. I am sure that the movie will inspire food writers to create books about imaginative cuisine and good taste. It also gives critics a good kick up the backside and shows them for what they are - pompous, cynical, arrogant and condescending. Whilst the storytellers are urging us to set our standards high and to not eat rubbish they also remind us that criticism should come from a feeling of passion; we should acknowledge greatness, creativity and vision wherever we see it - whether it's from an unknown Estonian director at the Czech Film Festival, or from an American animator working for Disney.

I also thought that there was an underlying tale of Walt Disney - the man himself. The rise and fall of his empire. Every character introduced in the animation could relate to the different writers/directors of Disney and the fantastic culinary delights and culinary disasters could be seen as some of the masterpieces and failures that have come out of Disney studios.

My son told me that this was a brilliant film but I didn't think it would be this good. I think the subject matter is very ambitious for a full animated feature but Disney seemed to have pulled it off. The film has style and grace and is a great insight into how a kitchen works and the life of the restaurant industry.

So, next time you eat a plate of ratatouille, the rich vegetable stew from Provence, remember this Parisian tale from Disney.

This is the film that put Disney back on top. Like the clientele who are drawn into Remy's restaurant by his flavours and aromas, moviegoers will keep going back to Disney for extra helpings, so long as Brad Bird, is the head chef.

Running Time - I hour 50 minutes
Certification Uk - U

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