There's a lot of distortion with Remy and Linguini's relationship. Remy did not need Linguini in order to survive, however did need him to help "live" (although in the shadows) out his dream of cooking. Linguini however was depended on Remy to survive and work in the kitchen not to mention earlier in the story L' admits he's lost so many jobs and this is his last chance. Although Remy's pa was correct in stating human's do not like rats he should've cont. with 'unless they can do something for them'.

Outta that, the movie was alright but to the weak stomachs put down the popcorn when Remy's pa tells him 'I wanna show you something'.