From Paris with Love (2010) (5/10)

Eiffel tower is shown a couple of times, a drive past Seine once but otherwise this movie could have been shot anywhere. I deplore the use of one of my favorite city's name in this fashion. The movie has elements of espionage and something like a plot but many holes. But clearly like many Hindi movies you are supposed to ignore that and just go gaga over the violence and the attendant nonchalance. Bottomline: if you like guns and shootings and brawls, this is for you. If not, perhaps you could give it a miss.

From Paris with Love (2010) (5/10)

Ratatouille (2007) (7/10)

Many good cartoon movies are being made of late, partly thanks to technology. This is one of them. The story is not extra-ordinary, but well brought out. Food is the theme, and when its French food, there is no question that you can make movies on it. But there is also magic. And passion. And passion about cooking, conjuring dishes that make you forget everything, including what you think is your core. Critics are thrown in for good measure too. Did I tell you that mice are also involved. Oh yes, lots of them, and of all types. Including the hero.

Ratatouille (2007) (7/10)