Frequently Bought Together
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Product details
|
Reviews
Amazon.co.uk Review
What might have been a one-note family comedy becomes something more thanks to the comic brilliance of co-stars Nathan Lane and Lee Evans, as well as the distinctive, dark-fable look given the film by a little-known director named Gore Verbinksi (could he be the next Tim Burton?). Lane and Evans play idiotic brothers who inherit a house and all but destroy it in pursuit of one small, pesky mouse. The guys are always the butt of the sight gags--most of which are very funny--but their considerable powers as slapstick artists are also at play. The climactic scene at an auction was the funniest scene in any American movie in 1997, the year of Mouse Hunt's release. --Tom Keogh
Special Features
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Danish\Dutch\Finnish\German\Norwegian\Swedish
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 Danish Dutch English Finnish German Norwegian Swedish
Dolby Digital 5.1
2 Theatrical Trailers
4 Page Booklet With Production Notes
Material From Cutting Room Floor
Danish\Dutch\Norwegian\Swedish
Danish\Dutch\Finnish\German\Norwegian\Swedish
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 Danish Dutch English Finnish German Norwegian Swedish
Dolby Digital 5.1
2 Theatrical Trailers
4 Page Booklet With Production Notes
Material From Cutting Room Floor
Danish\Dutch\Norwegian\Swedish
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Snuggled up in a B&B on the Isle Of Arran after dark, my girlfriend and I ran our fingertips over the limited video selection in our room and picked out 'Mousehunt'. What a great selection - we laughed ourselves silly.
Certainly on one level 'Mousehunt' is a loving homage to Laurel and Hardy and isn't shy about it - in one scene Nathan Lane's Oliver Hardy-like character simpers at some ladies and flickers his tie at them. But even if you think you don't like Laurel and Hardy, I would be surprised if you didn't love this film.
Two brothers inherit their dead father's long established string making factory. The older brother can't wait to be rid of it, but the younger, more naive and trusting brother (Lee Evans) is more loyal to family tradition.
It transpires that they have also been left a house - but they go to look at it and it turns out to be a crumbling mansion in desperate need of repair. Things look black until they discover that the house is a shining (if shabby) example of a much-revered architect's work. All they have to do is fix it up and sell it to the highest bidder.
There's only one problem:-
THE MOUSE.
To be fair to the mouse, all he's doing initially is living in the house and minding his own business, but once the brothers discover him, they make it their ill-advised mission to remove what they see as a potentially undesirable non-period feature.
In one incident, the younger brother walks into the string factory and sets the machinery going. A thread from his clothing gets hooked onto part of the moving machinery. When he notices he's hooked, he tries to free himself and in doing so gets hooked onto something else, and then onto something else, until... well, you'll have to see it for yourself. This is a masterful dialogue-free silent-movie moment which is not only a brilliant opportunity for Lee Evans to showcase his famous skills as a physical comic - it's also a mini pre-run of the main mouse plot, as the apparently simple task of ridding the house of a mouse escalates into a disaster of titanic proportions.
I was actually reminded of this film when a work colleague mentioned that he too was trying to outwit a mouse, and I tried to buy the film when I next ventured out to the high street. To my amazement, I couldn't find it anywhere and ended up having to come here to Amazon to find it. There's no telling how much longer it will be available for, so, I suggest you buy it while you can.
Certainly on one level 'Mousehunt' is a loving homage to Laurel and Hardy and isn't shy about it - in one scene Nathan Lane's Oliver Hardy-like character simpers at some ladies and flickers his tie at them. But even if you think you don't like Laurel and Hardy, I would be surprised if you didn't love this film.
Two brothers inherit their dead father's long established string making factory. The older brother can't wait to be rid of it, but the younger, more naive and trusting brother (Lee Evans) is more loyal to family tradition.
It transpires that they have also been left a house - but they go to look at it and it turns out to be a crumbling mansion in desperate need of repair. Things look black until they discover that the house is a shining (if shabby) example of a much-revered architect's work. All they have to do is fix it up and sell it to the highest bidder.
There's only one problem:-
THE MOUSE.
To be fair to the mouse, all he's doing initially is living in the house and minding his own business, but once the brothers discover him, they make it their ill-advised mission to remove what they see as a potentially undesirable non-period feature.
In one incident, the younger brother walks into the string factory and sets the machinery going. A thread from his clothing gets hooked onto part of the moving machinery. When he notices he's hooked, he tries to free himself and in doing so gets hooked onto something else, and then onto something else, until... well, you'll have to see it for yourself. This is a masterful dialogue-free silent-movie moment which is not only a brilliant opportunity for Lee Evans to showcase his famous skills as a physical comic - it's also a mini pre-run of the main mouse plot, as the apparently simple task of ridding the house of a mouse escalates into a disaster of titanic proportions.
I was actually reminded of this film when a work colleague mentioned that he too was trying to outwit a mouse, and I tried to buy the film when I next ventured out to the high street. To my amazement, I couldn't find it anywhere and ended up having to come here to Amazon to find it. There's no telling how much longer it will be available for, so, I suggest you buy it while you can.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This movie is silly beyond words, leaving my husband in fits of laugher. This is a perfect vehicle for Lee Evans' not inconsiderable talent at bending in odd places and falling over. Nathan Lane is just the right amount cynical/unlovable to be extremely funny but not so much that you don't care about him. I'm stunned that this comedy duo has not been used again. A good one to watch on a dreary wet Saturday afternoon (not that we get those in London of course)
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm not sure I have seen a film like this before. If you could imagine Laurel & Hardy put into a modern context, then Tom and Jerry, then something alike the humour of The Addams Family, you may be coming close to what Mousehunt is like.
A great comedy both subtle and slapstick in its resources. I love this film, a great family film but also something adults can enjoy I am sure!
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Mousehunt DVD
Forgot how funny this was. Bought this to re-watch with my sons who are now both around 30. They loved this when they were boys and enjoyed it again now.
Published 2 months ago by J. Fieldhouse
mousehunt
A good harmless film for all,bought this on the strength of my brothers opinion when he started to watch this at Christmas and then had to put down what he was doing while it... Read more
Published 3 months ago by old mother hubbard
family fun
Great family fun, laughed out loud. Bairn laughed more. I loved it before, but its even better through a child's eyes. Could watch it over and over.
Published 3 months ago by ericabradley
Very funny DVD
We saw the film and absolutely loved it so we ordered a couple for family. Came quickly and in good order. well pleased would recommend
Published 3 months ago by Mr. P. Stidwill
Great fun!
My 9 year old son got this for xmas as he loves comedy films. The slapstick madness was great to watch and its like one big Tom & Jerry film! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Edwardsnhayhow
Mouse Hunt - Fun and quirky
If you like a film that is fun and quirky, then this is the one. John Cleese and Lee Evans play their parts well, when they are tormeted by a little mouse. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Julie
Very funny
A very good kids film with a great moral to the story. My kids love it and so do I!
Published 4 months ago by minifish33
Classic Film and a great bargain!
This film was brilliant and has aged very well. The great cast and hilarious premise to a film makes this a must see. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Nrelverson1
Fantastic Comedy!!!
Purchased as Christmas presents for my relatives - have previously seen it and it's really a must for all of the family IMHO.
Published 6 months ago by Scotty Boy!
A film Ive never heard about, but its been leant out to ALL my mates...
Bought this on a whim. What a funny film. I had actually never seen or even heard of it. Do yourself a flavour..... buy. Read more
Published 6 months ago by DefibDuncan
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
