Movie review
June 28, 2007 · 111 min · G
Woke Score
Lower is better
Review
2007 Pixar original follows a talented rat pursuing his chef dream in Paris through skill, partnership, and perseverance. The famous “anyone can cook” message (qualified by “not everyone can become great”) stresses merit and excellence over background in a light fantasy setup. No identity swaps, explicit activism, diversity marketing, or political dialogue. One brief incidental line from the female chef about working harder in a male kitchen exists but is not plot-driving or preachy. Pre-dates modern culture-war Pixar output; creators show no pattern of pushing social-justice themes.
Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Ratatouille.
Woke representation / casting
Standard voice cast for the era and setting; zero diversity push or marketing emphasis.
Woke political dialogue
None explicit; general anti-snobbery is mild and merit-based.
Identity-driven story themes
Rat prejudice is comedic fantasy obstacle defeated by skill, not activist messaging.
Western institutional / cultural critique
Light restaurant elitism jabs resolved individually; no systemic oppression narrative.
Woke character or canon changes
Fully original; no alterations discussed publicly.
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
Effectively nonexistent; modern stretches are fringe.
Creator track record context
Aligns with merit-focused storytelling, opposite of activist pattern.
Production
