Description: The clues are in, the chase is on, and the case of the century is about to break wide open in Disney's greatest little mystery in history! Let the creators of ALADDIN and THE LITTLE MERMAID take you on an adventuresome journey through the cobblestone streets of 1897 London, where some suspicious "mousechief" is the suspenseful start to this thrilling musical adventure. Olivia, the brave daughter of a beloved London toymaker, turns to Basil of Baker Street for help with her father's disappearance. Basil's jolly assistant, Dr. Dawson, and loyal dog Toby lend a hand ... and nose ... as they sniff out clues through their charming miniature world. The final chase leads to Professor Ratigan (voiced by Vincent Price), a hard-hearted criminal whom Basil must outwit to save all of Mousedom! Now digitally remastered, fully restored and full of unforgettable characters and spectacular animation -- all leading to a climactic climb atop Big Ben -- it's elementary who you'll want to watch again and again ... THE GREAT MOUSE DETECTIVE!
Amazon.com: 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
Keeper My 17 year old son loved this movie so much when he was younger that he asked that we get on DVD.
classic Disney It is classic Disney cartoon. It is just fun to watch over and over. It also marks the beginning of the end of hand drawn animation. It was the first relase of Disney to use computer animation (only one scene).
Slightly Dated but Still Enjoyable I can see why some reviewers thought this film was slightly boring. Clearly the production techniques weren't up to par with the likes of "The Lion King" and "Aladin". It is interesting to note how Disney progressed from "Mouse Detective" to "The Little Mermaid" in four short years. Nevertheless, I find the movie charming, and thought the plot was well planned out, and the characters well developed. True, you don't have the stunning camera effects and music score that was to come with later Disney features, but this is animation at its finest at the fundamental level. Most traditional Disney animation is a work of art, and for those who study the craft, this movie is no exception.
fun movie 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.
One of the most intelligent Disney movies to date... This was one of my favorite Disney movies growing up, and now that I am an adult, it remains one of the few Disney movies that I can still watch with enjoyment. This movie, set in late 19th century London, is based on the books "Basil of Baker Street", which were stories based upon Sherlock Holmes. The movie does a good job of playing on both of these sources, and there are many jokes that a child will not get, but an adult will. While the pacing is fast, it is slower and the story is more complex than one normally finds in a children's movie. Some of the scenarios (such as the bar room brawl, smoking, etc) are not something you will find in children's movies today, for sure. Those reasons are probably what have hurt the movie over the years, despite its excellence. The story, characters and action are all wonderful, and the final climax of the movie is probably the most exciting in the entire Disney line.
I would say that this movie will appeal to those who don't mind a more low-key, intelligent sleuth story, kids and adults alike.
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