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E.B. White·1999·Director: Rob Minkoff
60%
Faithfulness
3.9
Book Rating
3.0
Movie Rating
Platform: DVD
Michael J. Fox, Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie
The Book
Stuart Little is a mouse born into a human family in New York City who embarks on a journey northward in search of his dearest friend, a little bird named Margalo.
The Film
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.
Key Differences
The film adds a subplot involving a family cat that does not exist in the book. Stuart is portrayed as more anthropomorphic and adventurous in the film. The movie includes modern urban settings and technology absent from the original 1945 book.
Our Verdict
Read the book firstThe film takes significant creative liberties, making it less faithful to the original book. It is best enjoyed after reading the book to appreciate the differences and original story.
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