| | | The Little Family Just Got Bigger.
Features: Deluxe Edition, DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 1.85:1, Dolby Digital (5.1), English, Subtitled, Spanish
He's clever, enthusiastic, a 'can-do' guy with attitude, and he's a mouse. From Rob Minkoff, co-director of The Lion King, comes the comedy adventure Stuart Little, based on the classic book by beloved author E.B. White (Charlotte's Web, The Trumpet of the Swan) that has been entertaining families for over 50 years. Combining live-action with groundbreaking visual effects by the artists and innovators at Sony Pictures Imageworks, it's the story of a mouse adopted by the Littles, a human family. As Stuart embarks on adventures with a variety of characters, including his nemesis, Snowbell the Cat, he learns the true meaning of family, loyalty and friendship.
"Sure to delight and uplift the whole family." David Sheehan, CBS-TV
"[The film] isn't just great fun. It's an uproariously good time." Desson Howe, The Washington Post
"A family adventure filled with excitement, fun and one absolutely adorable mouse!" George Pennacchio, KABC-TV
Editor's Note
Based on the novel by E.B. White, this is the heartwarming story of Stuart Little, a charming mouse who is adopted by a human family, to the disgust of the housecat and his new brother George. The tale unfolds as Stuart grows accustomed to his new role, eventually winning over everyone he meets. Seamless technical effects make this a work of entertainment that even the most jaded of filmgoers will fall for.
| Features | Boat Race: Early Concept Reel With Director's Audio Commentary | | HBO Special: Making It Big | | Art Galleries | | Artists' Screen Tests | | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, Dolby Digital Stereo | | Bloopers & Gag Reel | | Director & Animation Supervisors' Audio Commentary | | DVD-ROM Features: Race With Stuart Interactive Game & Weblinks | | Exclusive Sneak Peek At Stuart Little 2 | | Includes Exclusive Stuart Little Toy! | | Interactive Games: Stuart's Central Park Adventure & A Little Look With Stuart | | Interactive Menus | | Read-Along With Stuart! | | Scene Selections | | Subtitles: English | | Talent Files | | Theatrical Trailers | | Visual Effects Gag Reel | | Visual Effects Interactive Featurette |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Sony Pictures |
| Release Date: 2/12/2008 |
| Running Time: 84 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1999 | | Catalog ID: 24289 | | UPC: 00043396242890 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, Portuguese Dubbed, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: Portuguese, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew | Estelle Getty | | Geena Davis | | Harold Gould | | Hugh Laurie | | Jonathan Lipnicki | | Julia Sweeney | | Alan Silvestri - Original Music By | | Bill Brzeski - Production Designer | | Chazz Palminteri - Voice Of | | David Alan Grier - Voice Of | | Douglas Wick - Producer | | E.B. White - Based On Book By | | Greg Brooker - Screenplay | | Guillermo Navarro - Cinematographer | | Jeff Franklin - Executive Producer | | Jennifer Tilly - Voice Of | | Julie Rogers - Editor | | M. Night Shyamalan - Screenplay | | Michael J. Fox - Voice Of | | Nathan Lane - Voice Of | | Oana Bogdan - Art Director | | Philip Toolin - Art Director | | Rob Minkoff - Director | | Scott Fuller - Cinematographer | | Steve Zahn - Voice Of | | Tom Finan - Editor |
| Awards |
Nominee (2000) | | | Oscar, John Dykstra, et. al., Best Effects, Visual Effects |
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| | Professional Reviews | Variety
"...Technically impressive animation....STUART LITTLE is top-notch..." 12/13-19/1999 p.110Premiere
"...Many charms....Seamless blend of live action and computer effects..." -- 3 out of 5 stars 06/01/2000 p.100 Total Film
"...The true star is Stuart, a seamless blend of photorealistic CGI animation and Michael J. Fox....It's a pleasure to sit back and watch them act their little digital hearts out..." 08/01/2000 p.90 USA Today
"...There's something to be said about the wonders of technology, and Stuart is a digital delight from the tip of his twitchy pink nose to the end of his tail..." 12/17/1999 p.10E ReelViews 8 of 10
Many viewers watching Stuart Little will be reminded of another movie featuring a talking, special effects-driven animal. I am, of course, referring to Babe. Stuart Little is aiming for a similar audience to the one captured by the pig's fable, and, to that end, it employs a few of the same elements, including the concept of a fantasy world where animals talk. In fact, the four-legged creatures in this film are so loquacious that they make the denizens of George Orwell's Animal Farm seem non-communicative by comparison...The live action actors are adequate, but neither Geena Davis nor Hugh Laurie nor Jonathan Lipnicki stands out. In fact, Lipnicki, who was adorable in Jerry Maguire, exhibits no discernible charisma here. The vocal talents fit into the category of "familiar, but not necessarily recognizable without a credits list." Another high-profile name involved with the project is M. Night Shyamalan, who co-wrote the screenplay...Of course, all of this talent would mean little if the final product wasn't worthwhile, but, in the case of Stuart Little, the results are favorable. Hopefully, parents and children seeking theatrical fare will give this movie a chance before seeking out something that's louder, flashier, and lobotomized. - James Berardinelli
Chicago Sun-Times 6 of 10
Any other consideration about "Stuart Little" must take second place to the fact that it is about a nice family who adopts a mouse. Yes, a mouse, in all dimensions and particulars, albeit a mouse with a cute little sports coat and an earnest way of expressing himself in piping English. Stuart is about two inches long, maybe a little longer. Early in the film Snowbell, the family cat, tries to eat him, but is forced to spit him up--damp, but no worse for wear..."Stuart Little" is not anywhere near as bad as "Jack Frost" (it is twice as good--two stars instead of one). But it has the same problem: The fact of its hero upstages anything the plot can possibly come up with. A two-inch talking humanoid mouse upstages roadsters, cats, little brothers, everything. I tried imagining a movie that would deal seriously and curiously with an intelligent and polite child who looked like a mouse. Such a movie would have to be co-directed by Tim Burton and David Lynch...I am reminded of the old man who finds a frog in the road. "Kiss me," says the frog, " and I will turn into a beautiful princess." The man puts the frog in his pocket. "Didn't you hear my offer?" asks the frog in a muffled voice. "I heard it," the old man says, "but frankly, at my age, I'd rather have a talking frog." My guess is that the makers of "Stuart Little" might not understand the point of this story. - Roger Ebert
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