The Tale of Despereaux
2008, Kids & family/Fantasy, 1h 34m
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critics consensus
Despite its striking visuals, The Tale of Despereaux as a story feels familiar and unimaginative. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
Once a thriving place of sunshine and delicious soup, the faraway kingdom of Dor has fallen into sadness. An accident leaves the king brokenhearted; the sunshine fades, and the soup disappears Into this world is born Despereaux (Matthew Broderick), a book-loving mouse and friend to Princess Pea (Emma Watson). When Pea is kidnapped, Despereaux must find a knight's brave heart within his tiny body and rescue his friend.
Cast & Crew
Matthew Broderick
Despereaux
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Despereaux
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Dustin Hoffman
Roscuro
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Roscuro
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Emma Watson
Pea
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Pea
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Tracey Ullman
Mig
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Mig
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Kevin Kline
Andre
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Andre
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William H. Macy
Lester
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Lester
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Critic Reviews for The Tale of Despereaux
Audience Reviews for The Tale of Despereaux
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Dec 02, 2011Good animation, but a boring and unintellegent story. Really not very good, a better tale for a straight to DVD movie.Bradley W Super Reviewer
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Jun 13, 2011This is a very sweet and beautifully animated movie. I thought all the characters were memorable, and the story was very good and charming. I've read some reviews where people say that this movie is too dark and boring, but this is not true in my opinion. Animated movies don't need to be all pink and happy in order to be good, sadly it has become a common standard for people to expect this. I really liked this movie.Naughtia N Super Reviewer
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May 12, 2011a visually wonderful film for familys and kids. full of wonderful charecters here and there and the animatin is good looking. very imaginable and creative. B+Juan C Super Reviewer
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Mar 03, 2011Good animation, but a boring and unintellegent story. Really not very good, a better tale for a straight to DVD movie.Jim C Super Reviewer
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