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Stuart Little
1999 84 min Germany, United States of America PG 0+
★6.7
Family, Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure
Director: Rob Minkoff
🎭 Based on
«Stuart Little»
byE. B. White
Trailers
Description
When the Littles adopt Stuart, the mouse, George is initially unwelcoming to his new brother, and the family cat, Snowbell, is even less enthusiastic. Stuart resolves to face these difficulties with as much pluck and courage as he can muster.
Budget:
$133M
US Gross:
$140.04M
Worldwide:
$300.14M
Starring
Michael J. Fox
Actor
Geena Davis
Actor
Hugh Laurie
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2000
— Best Fantasy Film
Saturn Awards 2000
— Best Supporting Actress
Academy Awards 2000
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 2000
— Best Visual Effects
Key opinion
Stuart Little is widely celebrated as a heartwarming and technically innovative family film that remains a nostalgic favorite for many. While its whimsical premise and visual effects are lauded for their charm, some adult viewers find the plot implausible and the tone overly saccharine.
| Production | The film features groundbreaking CGI and seamless integration of animated characters into live-action footage that holds up remarkably well. | |
| Acting | The performances by Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, and Jonathan Lipnicki provide a solid human anchor for the fantasy elements. | |
| Acting | Michael J. Fox and Nathan Lane deliver expressive and memorable voice work that brings depth to their animated characters. | |
| Production | The film's visual identity, characterized by 1950s-inspired aesthetics and cozy sets, effectively creates a distinct, fairy-tale world. | |
| Screenplay | The simple, heartwarming narrative succeeds for younger audiences, but some adults find the lack of world-building regarding anthropomorphic mice to be jarring or implausible. | |
| Humor | Humor is enjoyed for its witty dialogue and slapstick charm, though some viewers dismiss it as repetitive or failing to balance maturity with its childlike tone. |