Me? Er...thanks, but why?The Little Merman wrote:1. I love you, Al.
This is outstanding news!! Glad to see it on the same pace as other Pixar films. Hopefully it will continue to do well throughout the summer.MadonnasManOne wrote:Even though it really isn't important to a lot of us, I wanted to update on how Ratatouille is doing at the Box Office. It's actually doing very well. Even though the opening was not up to previous films, since then, the film has been gaining major ground, and it is now very close to the totals of Cars and Monsters Inc., during the same number of days!
Friday, June 29th: $16,452,942
Saturday, June 30th: $16,976,145
Sunday, July 1st: $13,598,308
Monday, July 2nd: $7,550,960
Tuesday, July 3rd: $7,877,998
Wednesday, July 4th: $10,205,079
Bringing the 6 day total to: $72,661,432.00
In the first 6 days of release, Cars had earned $78,008,209.00
In the first 6 days of release, Monsters Inc. had earned $73,265,584.00
So, it does appear that good word of mouth, critical praise, and positive buzz surrounding Ratatouille has helped boost the total beyond the opening!
I would say it does. Especially for me. I went to a theater packed full of children. Plus, I took my sister and nephew. My nephew was restless during a few scenes, and it drew my attention away. I've heard from quite a few people, who went with children, that they want to go back to see it, so they can concentrate only on the movie. I want to do the same. The movie is more geared to an adult audience, and I feel that it would be great to see it with an audience of mostly adults.Prudence wrote:Does this benefit from a second viewing?
I think every movie does. Usually the first time you watch a movie you're just trying to take everything in. They second viewing is when you actually appreciate the movie.. or decide you REALLY don't like it, depending on the case.Prudence wrote:Does this benefit from a second viewing?
[Source]Ratatouille DVD Info!
You might have already known that the Ratatouille DVD will come out Tuesday, November 6, 2007 in the USA, but what you might not know is what will be on the DVD, right? Well sources tell me that the DVD will have an all new never before seen original piece called "Your Friend the Rat" in 2-D animation! The DVD will also have interviews with Brad Bird and some of the artists who worked on Ratatouille. Sources also tell me that the deadline for the DVD was a few weeks ago.
That’s all the info I have about the Ratatouille DVD at this time. Have a great day!
That's what I thought as well. Maybe Disney got him with the "Release a skimpy disc now and get them to double-dip later for the Blu-Ray release with more features" mentality, though Mr. Lasseter doesn't seem like the person who would buy into that. You'd think he would've at least made it so that a commentary be put onto Cars' disc, since it's obvious he loves talking about his films. Perhaps he wanted more time to produce supplimental features (with the time gap between theatrical release and DVD debut becoming ever smaller), but Disney wanted to get the movie out by the holidays, so PIXAR didn't get to finish their bonus features.magicalwands wrote:I have a question: Back when Cars was released on DVD, didn't John Lasseter have the power to make it a 2-disc? I clearly remember Disney had bought Pixar by that time, surely John had control over the amount of discs the dvd would contain? I would've thought he of all people would treat his film and us with a great release.
I wonder when the Cars Blu Ray disc will come out.... As i Thought it was June but obviously got postponed...but until when??Disney-Fan wrote:Please let it be a 2 Disc Set. The Cars release was really disappointing!
Never at any point did my review say that the film lacks "childish" charm and humor. That would be a compliment if I did say it and I happen not to think that the Pixar films are very childish at all. I said that <i>Ratatouille</i> was different from Pixar's other films, which in itself isn't a bad thing, but that it did less for me than the earlier films. I also said that I don't think young viewers are as apt to like <i>Ratatouille</i> as earlier films; again, that's not a complaint, but an observation based on audience response and the movie's design.pap64 wrote:Finally, I have to go on a quick rant here. What annoys me the most about some of the more negative reviews (including UD's own review of the film) is that they say the film lacks the "childish" charm and humor of other Pixar and even CG films.
Excuse me, but since when animated films have to be full of "childish" and "wide audience" appeal? Do ALL animated films have to be inhabited by anthropomorphic toys, cars, fish and monsters? Do all animated films need to be a parody of a well known fairy tale? Do all animated films need to be filled with potty humor, stereotypical characters and irritating pop songs that bashes you on the head with the scene's emotions? The answer is definitely no, but no one cares. As long as there is a farting ogre on screen people will be happy.
