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This film is typical Pixar: brilliant, clever, thoughtful, beautiful, and entertaining. It’s a great story about a mouse who becomes a chef at a Paris restaurant. Unfortunately, we expect so much from Pixar these days and there’s a lot of competition at the theatres right now, so I fear this is one flick that is getting lost at the multiplex. It should have long legs as people get around to seeing it, but it’s not like computer animation by itself is innovative any more. Also, the topic (fine cuisine) is a little high brow for kids and comedy isn’t as broad as in Cars or Finding Nemo, which may mean some kids will be content waiting for the DVD. That’s a shame because it’s an excellent film and highly recommended.

I thought this had a great premise — two rocker dudes seek “The Pick of Destiny,” a guitar pick with supernatureal rock powers that can turn anyone into a musical genius. But unfortunately the film isn’t very funny and is mostly distasteful, with crass jokes and tons of bad language that passes for humor. Disappointing.