
Ratatouille is an animated movie set in Paris about a unique rat named Remy who has a highly developed sense of taste and smell. Unlike his rat family, Remy does not want to eat garbage and instead dreams of becoming a professional French chef. He forms a secret alliance with Alfredo Linguini, a clumsy kitchen boy, controlling his movements from under his chef's hat to cook amazing dishes. Together, they must keep their secret from the suspicious head chef Skinner and a harsh food critic named Anton Ego. The film focuses heavily on the theme of merit and how true talent can appear in the most unexpected places. Remy works hard to perfect his craft, showing that dedication and passion are key to achieving goals. The story highlights family as Remy balances loyalty to his clan with his personal ambitions. At its heart, the movie celebrates art, creativity, and the joy of creating something wonderful for others.
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Was our 13% Woke rating accurate?
Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Ratatouille.
Woke representation / casting
The voice cast matches the characters' traditional French and European setting. The characters fit their roles perfectly. The only main female chef, Colette, is tough and capable, but she also has realistic flaws. Her character fits the history of professional kitchens rather than a modern, forced diversity quota. There is no identity signaling in the casting choices.
12%
Woke political dialogue
The film has a short scene where Colette tells the male lead about the struggles of being the only woman in a professional kitchen. The rest of the movie's dialogue is entirely free of activist themes, political slogans, or social justice buzzwords.
15%
Identity-driven story themes
The famous phrase 'anyone can cook' is explained at the end in a very traditional way. The movie clarifies that not everyone is a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere. This theme is about personal talent, hard work, and individual merit. It does not push modern identity politics, victimhood, or group-based activism.
0%
Western institutional / cultural critique
The movie does not criticize Western culture or traditional values. It makes fun of a greedy boss who wants to sell cheap frozen foods, and a snooty food critic, which is normal for a comedy. The story actually honors classical French culture, beautiful art, hard work, and the importance of supporting your family.
0%
Woke character or canon changes
Not present in this title.
0%
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
The movie came out in 2007 and faced zero backlash. Viewers of all political backgrounds love this film. Many commentators actually praise it for showing that success comes from talent and effort rather than handouts.
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Creator track record context
Director Brad Bird has a score of 7 out of 100 and is known for celebrating individual talent and hard work without any activist themes. Almost all the writers and producers involved also have very low scores, indicating a strong focus on classical storytelling and family entertainment rather than political messaging.
10%
Production