Ratatouille

Structure: Entertainment:

The most beautifully animated CG film to date with a fantastic story to boot. A false Story Limit causes a bit of confusion in the middle and leads to the film feeling overly long, but really, who cares?! This film is fantastic!

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Ratatouille: Why the Film Seems Too Long

While weaving two stories into one piece can be done, it can lead to a fidgeting audience.

New Ratatouille Trailer Covers All the Bases

Different cultures emphasize different throughlines in a story.

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