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The Adventures of the Great Mouse Detective (1986)

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Reviews Counted:15

Fresh:12

Rotten:3

Average Rating:6.8/10

Consensus: The Great Mouse Detective may not rank with Disney's classics, but it’s an amiable, entertaining picture with some stylishly dark visuals.

Runtime: 74 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: This Disney adventure pits legendary mouse super sleuth, Basil, against Professor Ratigan, the world's greatest criminal mind. With the help of Dawson and a sweet little mouse named Olivia, Basil... This Disney adventure pits legendary mouse super sleuth, Basil, against Professor Ratigan, the world's greatest criminal mind. With the help of Dawson and a sweet little mouse named Olivia, Basil must outwit the ruthless rodent to save all of Mousedom. Features the voices of Vincent Price, Barrie Ingham, Val Bettin, Susanne Pollatschek, Candy Candido, Eve Brenner, Alan Young and Melissa Manchester. [More]

Starring: Vincent Price, Barrie Ingham, Val Bettin

Starring: Vincent Price, Barrie Ingham, Val Bettin

Director: John Musker, Dave Michener, Ron Clements, Burny Mattinson

Director: John Musker, Dave Michener, Ron Clements, Burny Mattinson

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Jul 23, 2002

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  • The Great Mouse Detective
  • 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!
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    Reviews for The Adventures of the Great Mouse Detective

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    7/10

    Tim Brayton

    If the film fails to click on all the emotional levels that Disney might have wanted, at least it's a brightly-paced bit of comedy and fun.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Nov., 23 2009 07:04 AM

    Antagony & Ecstasy

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    3.5/4

    This is high-quality animation. The engaging characters play out the action against elegantly designed backgrounds.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Nov., 16 2009 05:27 PM

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    3/5

    Steve Crum

    Pedestrian Disney cartoon w/nice Vincent Price voice-over.

    comment Comment | Mar., 22 2008 09:05 AM

    Video-Reviewmaster.com

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    As usual with film noir, however, it is the villain who steals the heart and one is rooting for in the breathtaking showdown high up in the cogs and ratchets of Big Ben.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 09 2006 03:16 AM

    Time Out

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    3/4

    Michael Dequina

    An amiable little trifle that entertains during its scant running time.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 11 2005 10:44 PM

    TheMovieReport.com

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    3/5

    Alex Sandell

    Not classic, but the start of something good.

    comment Comment | Jun., 10 2005 03:25 PM

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    Staci Layne Wilson

    The game is a-paw!

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 01 2005 07:01 PM

    StaciWilson.com

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    4/5

    Nina Darnton

    Small children may be afraid of some of the bad characters -- the Disney Studio's gift for creating really nasty bad guys means that they are scary -- but they will love the cute, brave mice and cheer their triumphs. Adults will enjoy the wit and style.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 30 2004 10:16 PM

    New York Times

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    4/5

    Widgett Walls

    The next best Holmes to Jeremy Brett.

    comment Comment | Jun., 08 2003 05:22 PM

    Needcoffee.com

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    2/5

    Jeffrey Westhoff

    No review available.

    comment Comment | Mar., 27 2003 01:00 PM

    Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

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    2/5

    Josh Gilchrist

    No review available.

    comment Comment | Jan., 21 2003 09:16 PM

    Billings Outpost (Montana)

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    7/10

    John J. Puccio

    ...intended mainly for kids, most audiences, young and old, will get a kick out of it. ...the film is entertaining in its own low-key manner.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 15 2002 12:16 PM

    DVDTown.com

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    3/5

    Christopher Null

    A bit too stuffy

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 28 2002 06:14 PM

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    4/5

    Scott Weinberg

    Certainly not up to snuff with the old-time Disney classics, but quite entertaining all the same.

    comment Comment | Jul., 25 2002 11:49 PM

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    3/4

    Roger Ebert

    It's a lot of fun.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 01 2000 12:00 AM

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