Stuart Little (1999)

The critic calls the film a small, perfect joy and praises its classic storytelling. They single out the convincing interaction between the computer-generated mouse and the live-action cast.

Ebert finds the film charming and enjoyable as family entertainment. He especially praises how the computer-animated Stuart fits into the live-action world.

French finds the film a lot of fun despite its being less mysterious and more mundane than the book. He praises the convincing digital animals and the Central Park boat race.

The page identifies itself as a review, but its body is unavailable, so the critic’s verdict cannot be determined. The available description identifies the film as an adaptation of E.B. White’s story, but reveals no specific praise or complaint.

Parkinson finds the film charming but says its narrative lacks inspiration and is overly sentimental. He praises the animation and the voices of Stuart and Snowbell, while finding the human characters awkwardly performed.

The review finds the film lightweight and overly sentimental, but enjoyable for viewers of all ages. It especially praises Stuart’s convincing CGI performance and the funny animal characters.

The critic finds the adaptation more than passable but ultimately too slick and labored to capture the book’s magic. The technically impressive animation and the cats’ humor stand out, while the human characters feel dull by comparison.

The headline suggests the review finds the sly cat more compelling than Stuart Little. The cat’s ability to upstage the title character is the only discernible point of praise.

Thomas finds the film wholesome family fare but ultimately too cute and saccharine. He praises its technical trickery and singles out the unusual voices of the cats.

Turan finds the film dull and largely uninvolving, despite its appeal for young viewers. He praises the computer-generated mouse and says the adventures work best when they follow the book.

The review is critical, finding the film dull and overly sentimental despite some appealing elements. It praises the model work and says Stuart and Snowball steal the show.