10. Ratatouille
Ratatouille was always a risky project from the start - it has a title that's not easy to pronounce and is focussed on an animal which isn't exactly anybody's favourite. The concept was not one of Pixar's most appealing and was treated with the most scepticism prior to release, but that cynicism subsided after everybody saw the movie. Directed by the excellent Brad Bird, Ratatouille is a slightly strange (in a good way), earnest movie with an excellent imagination and subtle humour. The humour in the movie is old fashioned compared to what we're used to getting with Pixar, but it works tremendously because of the concept. If there is one criticism of the film, it's that it is not the most child friendly Pixar movie, and is more enjoyed by adults. Like all the great animated films, Ratatouille has exhilarating action sequences that dazzle the hearts of minds and it's easy to see why Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol was so scintillating after a re-watch of Ratatouille. Beneath all the charm of Ratatouille is a profound message that is eternally relatable - your dreams are possible no matter where you come from - that may be a simple idealism, but it's nice to lose your cynicism for two hours. It's perhaps a disservice to Ratatouille that it's ranked so low here, but it doesn't quite reach the same level of magic as some of Pixar's other work, despite the daring premise and glorious enjoyment it brings.