Rating: Summary: Impossible not to love Review: This is a blast even if, like me, you don't have kids and aren't really much of a "kid person." To me, it's sort of the opposite of E. B. White's book: White created an entirely believable world where the Littles' youngest son just happens to be a mouse. It's the deadpan, matter-of-fact approach that gives the book its charm. The two movies, on the other hand, are surreal -- you don't really believe them for a minute, but you're drawn completely in just the same. Even the colors are surreal -- Dad in his yellow shirts and orange ties, for example. All the characters are great, but I give Geena Davis as Mrs. Little special credit for somehow capturing exactly what these movies are all about -- gentle and sweet, but tongue-in-cheek and right on the edge of being cartoonishly weird. As I cat person, I also appreciated the prominence given to the wise-cracking Snowbell in this sequel. All in all, the very best sort of kids' movie -- entirely enjoyable whether you're a kid, an adult with kids or even an adult without kids. But do read the book if you haven't, because E. B. White (who also wrote Charlotte's Web) is one of the truly great writers who ever lived.
Rating: Summary: Excellent Movie Review: This movie is the best. I have never seen such a splendid movie before in my life. It brings me laughter throughout the entire movie. Haha...
Rating: Summary: A fun and good-natured movie for all ages. Review: This sequel to the 1999 original Stuart Little movie is every bit as good as that one and in some ways I would go as to say that it's even better. The legendary mouse Stuart Little goes on an another adventure when after returning to a normal life with his human family, The Littles, Stuart finds himself developing a crush on a canary but she is in danger of being imprisoned by a tyrant falcon who hates mice and the female bird has never gotten a chance to migrate south with the rest of her species. She and Stuart's worlds collide one day and they've sparked a romance but after she is kidnapped by the evil falcon, Stuart Little and his former feline rival and now somewhat friend Snowbell work together and set out to find and rescue her from the evil falcon before it's too late. This film is yet another good sequel in moviemaking that dodges the infamous sequel-slump and brilliantly continues the story from the first Stuart Little movie. The mix of live and computer animation is really excellent and even the canary and Stuart Little look almost realistic and perfectly blend in with the live footage. It may not be anything phenomenal but it is pure entertainment for those who just want plain fun without anything graphic nor beyond PG rated. It's not necessarily an essential movie but this is certainly worth renting or at least checking out.
Rating: Summary: Great movie!!! Review: Within the first few days of getting this movie the kids have watched it half a dozen times. They love it and it isn't driving me crazy yet. It is a great story with great animation. I'm really glad we purchased this to go with the first one.
Rating: Summary: Size doesn't matter at all when it comes to charm Review: Wonderfully expressive characters fill the cast of Stuart Little 2 where Hugh Laurie and Geena Davis reprises their role as Mr. and Mrs. Little who raises lonely mouse Stuart as their son. This sequel to the hugely successful Stuart Little is a majestic and vibrant adventure as Stuart (brilliantly voiced by Michael J. Fox) learns that his tiny size harbours a big heart when he rescues an orphaned bird Margolo (Melanie Griffith) from the cruel manipulations of Falcon (James Wood). Director Rob Minkoff creatively transform the Manhattan setting into a playground for the rollicking adventure and uses the dazzling visual effects to capture the nuances of the characters' portrayals. Bolstered by a simple yet effective script from Bruce Joel Rubins, Stuart Little 2 surpasses its predecessor with its smooth narration of a beautiful journey that knits friendship, courage and honesty without the bog of exposition. This movie sparkles with child-like innocence and wits from the zany furball Snowbell (Nathan Lane), proving that size doesn't matter at all when it comes to charm.
Rating: Summary: Safe movie for little ones Review: You already know the plot if you've read previous reviews, so I won't go too much into it. My 2 1/2 year old has 'requested' Stu-et every single day since we have shown it. It has replaced Jimmy Neutron, which we know word for word. :) This movie follows the first one perfectly in that the mild mannered Littles are trying to raise a small and vulnerable mouse as a son. You see how Stuart longs for a friend, finds one and develops the friendship. Best of all, it is on a level that is understandable to a child, yet entertaining to an adult. The bad guy 'Falcon' isn't too menacing. He is scary enough for a child to believe that he is the 'bad guy'. Margalo (the friend) is an interesting combonation - street smart in that she isn't gullible like Stuart, yet has the same longing for family and friendship that Stuart did. Good counter balance. The one problem I had with this movie is when Mom Little praises Stuart at the end. She generally says what he's done wrong, and then tells him how proud she is of him for saving Margalo. They countered this earlier when George is found out (lying to cover for Stuart). He asks Dad Little if he is in trouble. Dad then relays how much trouble he is in. I guess it depends on your view of lying, but I don't like to see it condoned. They also have Celine Dion's music video that is safe for kids to watch. Both of my kiddo's LOVE it, and we have to play it and dance at least 2 times before it's turned off. :) Overall, I would urge you to buy this movie, as it is safe. It's too rare these days to find a movie for kids that isn't too 'dumb' that doesn't have some sort of cussing in it. I was pleased with our purchase. :)
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