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DVD The Great Mouse Detective
Just because Walt Disney created contemporary and traditional classics of animation doesn't mean the studio is out of ideas--not by a long shot. The Great Mouse Detective is richly animated and offers a clever tale. It may not be as easily recognized a title as Aladdin or The Little Mermaid, but all three share the same director, Ron Clements. Originally released theatrically in 1986, the mystery borrows easily from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and is based on Eve Titus's book Basil of Baker Street.
When a brilliant toymaker is kidnapped by a creepy peg-legged bat, his daughter, Olivia, enlists the aid of the legendary Basil. Basil, Olivia, and Basil's assistant, Dr. Dawson, are part of an intricate city system of Victorian-era London mice. Basil quickly realizes his archenemy, Professor Ratigan (a rat who wants to be a mouse), is behind the abduction. Ratigan (voiced by Vincent Price) fiendishly aspires to take over London rodents--and will stop at nothing to achieve his greatest desire. The unlikely trio of good guys become heroes, of course. The engaging story line is a perfect introduction to Doyle's work and mysteries in general. Look for a very cleverly executed voice-cameo by Basil Rathbone (as Sherlock Holmes, natch). Alan Young (Mr. Ed) also provides a voice. Ages 4 and up. --N.F. Mendoza
I Watched the movie The Great Mouse Detective and I know that a lot of Disney fans and a lot of professional film critics didn't think this was the best Disney movie and while it may be true that this movie isn't as good as the classics like Cinderella, Snow White, The Liittle Mermaid, etc, it is still a good and entertaining movie and I recommend it!
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As a fan of Sherlock Holmes, I was excited to see this movie. The story is about Basil, a mouse who lives under the house of the real Sherlock Holmes at 221B Baker Street. Basil meets Dr. Dawson, and they become partners in the case of a missing toymaker. The toymaker's daughter has escaped and is seeking Basil for help.
Professor Ratigan (Vincent Price) is a smart, evil rat with a complex. He will kill anyone who calls him a rat, even though it is obvious. Ratigan is Basil's arch enemy. Ratigan has kidnapped the toymaker as part of a scheme that is not revealed until the end.
The movie is really good for kids, but is too predictable for adults. This movie is old-fashioned in a good way. There are no hunks as the main character, and the film has a strong moral centre. It kind of makes you feel warm and cozy. It is worth seeing at least once, for Vincent Price.
Basil is no "hunk," but I have heard from many people that they had a crush on the Mouse Detective.
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I love this movie- it is one of my all time favorites!
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