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This live-action version of EB White's novel doesn't have quite the magic of, say, Toy Story. Stuart Little is squarely aimed, and successfully so, at the 4- to 10-year-old viewer. Does this make it a bad family film? Not in the slightest. The gee-whiz visual effects (created by original Star Wars wizard John Dykstra) and the film's ebullient wholesomeness make this a welcome addition to the home library.
In EB White's world, it's hardly surprising that human parents would adopt "outside their species". The smooth-talking mouse Stuart (voiced by Michael J. Fox) seems the perfect new child for parents Geena Davis and Hugh Laurie, especially with an adorable wardrobe of very small sweaters and pants. Stuart has more difficulty fitting in with the Little's family cat, Snowbell (voiced by Nathan Lane, who also deftly voiced Timon in director Rob Minkoff's last feature, The Lion King). The simple story deals with Stuart trying to fit in with his new life, including big brother George (Jerry Maguire's scene-stealing Jonathan Lipnicki). And of course there's an adventure when Snowbell's schemes put Stuart into real danger from the devious plans of an alley cat named Smokey (voiced by Chazz Palminteri). Brisk--85 minutes--amusing, and tolerably cute, Stuart Little stands tall. Two curios: The effects are so cleanly done that we could call Stuart the first successfully computer-animated actor, and the screenplay was co-written by M. Night Shyamalan, who made bigger waves in 1999 writing and directing The Sixth Sense. --Doug Thomas, Amazon.com
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DVD Special Features
Trailer
Two Featurettes
Deleted Scenes
Commentary
Filmographies
Gag Reel
Conceptual Reel
Screen Test
Book Reading
Three Music Videos
Isolated Score
Gallery
DVD-Rom Game
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a great movie for parents to watch with their kids. How can you not even like this film. Even with stars in here like Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Michael J. Fox, Jonthan Lipnicki, Dabeney Coleman, Julia Sweeney and Patch Adams' Harold Gould. As the movie opens, Mr. Little and Mrs. Little (Hugh Laurie and Geene Davis) decide to adopt a younger brother for George Little (Jonthan Lipnicki). But instead of coming home with a boy, they come home with a mouse they named Stuart Little (voice of Michael J. Fox). And the family cat named Snowbell (voice of Nathan Lane) doesn't like the idea of having Stuart Little as a master instead of lunch.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
To be honest, I really wasn't to keen on watching this film but I sat down at Christmas and watched it with the family and I couldn't believe what a great film it was.
The mouse and the cats really did it for this film and the way it was put together is great. I recommend Stuart Little to anyone of age.
In one word ....... FANTASTIC !!!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Charming family fantasy featuring the vocal talents of Michael J Fox as an orphaned mouse who is adopted by a human family.
Despised by the family cat, resented by his lonely `brother' George, and shunned by his new relatives; Stuart sets out to prove himself worthy of the Little name, and this live-action film with an animated star demonstrates how far the industry has come in terms of special effects.
The film has two parts - seemingly ending happily after Stuart enables George to win the annual New York City model boat race; Stuart's parents then arrive to reclaim him and a whole new adventure begins.
With a sequel also available on DVD, and a projected third Stuart Little movie in the pipeline; this fun and fluffy tale is perfect for kids, and great - if slightly cloying - for parents. The DVD is good value for money as it has numerous extras including a fascinating behind the scenes making-of.
Despised by the family cat, resented by his lonely `brother' George, and shunned by his new relatives; Stuart sets out to prove himself worthy of the Little name, and this live-action film with an animated star demonstrates how far the industry has come in terms of special effects.
The film has two parts - seemingly ending happily after Stuart enables George to win the annual New York City model boat race; Stuart's parents then arrive to reclaim him and a whole new adventure begins.
With a sequel also available on DVD, and a projected third Stuart Little movie in the pipeline; this fun and fluffy tale is perfect for kids, and great - if slightly cloying - for parents. The DVD is good value for money as it has numerous extras including a fascinating behind the scenes making-of.
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HILARIOUS!!!!
STUART LITTLE is an absolutely hilarious kids classic film! I loved it! Some parts are scary, others are very interesting, and others are just awesome! Read more
Published 13 months ago by G. Stephenson
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This is an excellent family film, cute and lovable stuart is great and we all love watching it as a family. My youngest who is 4 watches it time and time again and never tires. Read more
Published 22 months ago by bruce
The Magic of Stuart Little
This is definitely a film to bring a smile to your face. The dialogue is great, the figures are amazing.
It carries a much needed message of love and caring. Read more
It carries a much needed message of love and caring. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2009 by Margaret Mercier
My only disappointment.....
is that i'd heard Brian Setzer (Rockabilly/swing/God) was going to be in this movie! My favourite guitarest does appear....but only in the music extras on the dvd. Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2007 by Setzer Fan
There's a mouse in the house
This is a fantastic DVD! The film is a children's classic - great acting, and humour that works equally well for adults (which is important if you're going to have to watch it 30... Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2003 by Jeremy P
Little but amazing!!!
I think that this movie is the best one that I have on DVD. It has superb charachters and an excellent synopsis. Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2003
Good fun and an excellent kids film
I'm over the target age for this movie (19) but I still enjoyed it. It's got a really bright cartoony look to it and in places it's really quite funny. Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2003 by Martin I. Smith
Good all round family entertainment
I bought this video last Christmas for my 2 children - a 5 yr old girl and 3 yr old boy. I was expecting a short lived interest but I couldn't have been more wrong. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2001 by lesandchr@aol.com
A film that I can watch over and over
From Grace Williams aged seven
The first time I saw it I thought it was brilliant. When I saw it second time, it was just as good. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2001
fantastic.
i really enjoyed this movie and the effects were brilliant. great one for the kids to. i just can't wait for the follow up'sid little'.
Published on 4 Jan 2001 by rajdm@yahoo.com
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