The Great Mouse Detective (A Walt Disney Classic)

Buy This Item The Great Mouse Detective (A Walt Disney Classic) by Walt Disney Home Video  Available from Amazon  $24.99  on 11-15-2008     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. <I>The Great Mouse Detective</I> is richly animated and offers a clever tale. It may not be as easily recognized a title as <I>Aladdin</I> or <I>The Little Mermaid</I>, 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 <I>Basil of Baker Street</I>. <p> 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 (<I>Mr. Ed</I>) also provides a voice. Ages 4 and up. <I>--N.F. Mendoza</I> Reader Reviews my 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.

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