🐭Stuart Little (1999) Review🐭

“The mouse that squeaked his way into cinema history 🐭✨”


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Let’s Start by Showing Y’all the Trailers, Shall We? 🎥

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Character & Actor Rundown 👨‍👩‍👦🐭🐱

Stuart Little (Michael J. Fox, voice) 🐭 – Endlessly optimistic, polite, and brave despite being a mouse in a human’s world. Fox’s voice performance gives Stuart heart and warmth, making him one of the most lovable family film characters of the ’90s.

George Little (Jonathan Lipnicki) 👦 – The spunky human brother who starts off jealous and confused (“a mouse for a brother?”) but slowly bonds with Stuart. His arc really gives the story heart.

Eleanor Little (Geena Davis) 💐 – The warm and nurturing mom, always ready to defend Stuart as if he’s truly her own son.

Frederick Little (Hugh Laurie) 👔 – Yep, Dr. Gregory House before the cane and sarcasm. Laurie plays Stuart’s adoptive dad with quirky warmth, and honestly, he’s one of the film’s secret highlights.

Snowbell (Nathan Lane, voice) 🐱 – The sarcastic, pampered house cat who becomes both antagonist and comic relief. Lane chews the scenery with wit and attitude, stealing every scene he’s in.

Monty the Cat (Steve Zahn, voice) 😼 – Snowbell’s goofy streetwise friend, constantly pressuring him to ditch Stuart for “cat pride.”

Smokey (Chazz Palminteri, voice) 🐾 – The true villain of the film, a ruthless alley cat who wants Stuart gone permanently. His presence gives the climax real stakes.



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Pros ✅ & Cons ❌

Pros:

Surprisingly heartfelt family story that treats adoption with sincerity ❤️

Michael J. Fox’s voice performance is pitch-perfect 🐭

Nathan Lane’s Snowbell = comedy gold 😂

The CGI for Stuart (and the talking animals) has aged shockingly well for a 1999 film 🖥️

Hugh Laurie and Geena Davis bring credibility and charm to what could’ve been a silly kids’ movie


Cons:

The pacing can drag in the middle act 🕰️

Some jokes land as pure “kiddie humor” and don’t hold up as much for adults 🤷

George’s arc feels rushed—he accepts Stuart as a brother almost too quickly 👦➡️❤️🐭



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Final Thoughts & Rating ⭐

Stuart Little (1999) is more than just a kids’ flick — it’s a surprisingly warm, funny, and technically impressive family film. The CGI still looks shockingly good for its time, Michael J. Fox brings heart to Stuart, and Nathan Lane ensures the adults laugh just as much as the kids.

This one’s a classic for a reason, even if it has a few pacing issues.

Rating: 8.7/10 🐭🎬


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Spoilers Ahead 🚨

The Littles adopt Stuart from an orphanage — and while George is initially unhappy (“I wanted a little brother, not a mouse!”), he grows to love Stuart after seeing his bravery and kindness.

Snowbell and his alley cat friends conspire to get rid of Stuart, staging a plot with fake “mouse parents” to lure him away. Stuart leaves the Little family, heartbroken but hopeful he’s with his “real” family. Of course, it’s a trap orchestrated by Smokey, the ruthless alley cat leader.

Snowbell wrestles with his conscience — does he side with his cat pride or accept Stuart as family? Ultimately, he chooses loyalty, saving Stuart from Smokey and the gang.

The finale cements Stuart as a true member of the Little family, showing that family isn’t about biology but about love and belonging. ❤️