Stuart Little (1999)

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24 Feb 2007 12:10 PM

Eleanor and Fredrick Little (Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie) are a loving couple with one son, George (Jonathan Lipnicki.) They've wanted another child for some time, but haven't been able to have one. Deciding to adopt, they head down to the orphanage and find themselves having a conversation with a small mouse named Stuart. Mind you, it wasn't their intention to adopt a mouse, but it all just seemed so right. They take Stuart home and introduce him to George, who isn't so sure about having a mouse for a brother. But Snowbell, the cat (voiced by Nathan Lane) is delighted. It's lunch all the way! Until he's ordered not to eat family members, that is.

As Stuart (Michael J. Fox) tries to adjust to life in an oversized house, we see him put in the washing machine, chased by the cat, and nearly stepped on countless times. He handles it all in good humor, though. But then things take a sour turn when some mercenary mice decide to take advantage of the situation. They come to the door, claiming to be Stuart's real parents. He's excited to think that his parents have come for him, but at the same time, he's very upset to leave the Littles. They've been so good to him.

Saying a tearful goodby, Stuart drives off with his mouse parents to their home which overlooks the golf course. They're kind to him, but it's just not the same.

Meanwhile, the Littles are very lonely, missing their tiny son. They've grown to care for him and are miserable with him gone.

But then a plot is uncovered - the mice aren't really Stewart's parents. It's all been a scheme concocted by a wily master criminal. Stuart makes his way back to the Little's house, only to be met by Snowbell, who tells him that he's no longer wanted there. Overcoming this blatant lie, Stuart is reunited with his family, who is so glad to have him back.

I really liked this movie. Stuart is just the cutest thing! There are some moments of mild peril, so you might wait until your children are about six before showing it to them, but you'll find "Stuart Little" a sweet and refreshing story.

This film is rated PG.

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