It is classic Disney cartoon. It is just fun to watch over and over. It also marks the beginning of the end of hand drawn animation. It was the first relase of Disney to use computer animation (only one scene).
June 1, 2008 |  | Slightly Dated but Still Enjoyable |  |
I can see why some reviewers thought this film was slightly boring. Clearly the production techniques weren't up to par with the likes of "The Lion King" and "Aladin". It is interesting to note how Disney progressed from "Mouse Detective" to "The Little Mermaid" in four short years. Nevertheless, I find the movie charming, and thought the plot was well planned out, and the characters well developed. True, you don't have the stunning camera effects and music score that was to come with later Disney features, but this is animation at its finest at the fundamental level. Most traditional Disney animation is a work of art, and for those who study the craft, this movie is no exception.
March 23, 2008my 3 year old likes this movie. yes she is really too young to get everything but we had found an abridged disney book of it and she loves reading it so the movie is fun for her. i love the movie and know that this will be one we keep in our family movie repitoire for many years.
January 7, 2008 | | One of the most intelligent Disney movies to date... | |
This was one of my favorite Disney movies growing up, and now that I am an adult, it remains one of the few Disney movies that I can still watch with enjoyment. This movie, set in late 19th century London, is based on the books "Basil of Baker Street", which were stories based upon Sherlock Holmes. The movie does a good job of playing on both of these sources, and there are many jokes that a child will not get, but an adult will. While the pacing is fast, it is slower and the story is more complex than one normally finds in a children's movie. Some of the scenarios (such as the bar room brawl, smoking, etc) are not something you will find in children's movies today, for sure. Those reasons are probably what have hurt the movie over the years, despite its excellence. The story, characters and action are all wonderful, and the final climax of the movie is probably the most exciting in the entire Disney line.
I would say that this movie will appeal to those who don't mind a more low-key, intelligent sleuth story, kids and adults alike.
November 28, 2007| | | 4 Year Old Daughter Loves It!!! | |
We stumbled upon this VHS at a garage sale. It caught my eye, being Disney and all. At first, I thought my four year old daughter would be bored at the premise. She loves the movie. We watch it at least twice a week still. It settles her down before bedtime. She's especially fond of the little girl mouse, Olivia. Me, I could take it or leave it. I think the story goes right over her head. It's just not as flashy as the other Disney movies. (That's not a bad thing).
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