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The Great Mouse Detective DVD Review & Clip

November 25, 2012 By Lori 1 Comment

With the school holidays coming, stockings that need to be stuffed and snow falling on the ground – not here in Texas but maybe somewhere – kids are in need of good, clean entertainment that can also give Mrs. Clause time to wrap some gifts! And showing them something you loved as a child too is a bonus! Like The Great Mouse Detective on Two-Disc Special Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo for the first time ever! Originally released in 1986, this Blu ray collection boasts bonuses and clarity that will make it a new family classic!

Stuff your little ones stocking with the adventures of Basil of Baker Street and Dawson, his sidekick, as they try to solve a crime that sees the kidnapping of London’s top toy maker. Vince Price adds his voice as these London mice as they aim to out sleuth their archememy, Ratigan – who wants to be a mouse and not a rat – and bring the toy maker home.

Though you may not know this title as well as some other Disney classics, it is a beautifully illustrated and animated movie. The music is in true Disney creativity and style and my girls really love the story.

Check out the clip below:

Bonus features include ‘So You Think You Can Sleuth” and the making of the movie as well. I love these behind the scenes look at how classic movies are created. It makes me want to rush right out and buy an animator’s kit. Well, not really, but it is a great bonus for the parents watching with their kids!

Be sure to pick up your copy of The Great Mouse Detective and surprise your little one on Christmas Day!

**I received a copy of this DVD for review purposes only. All writings and opinions are my own. Please see my Disclosure Statement for more information.**

Secret of the Wings {Out on Blu-Ray DVD October 23} Family Fun Activities

My kids and I are on pins and needles awaiting the exciting new movie featuring Tinkerbell and her friends, Secret of the Wings coming on Blu-Ray Combo Pack October 23, 2012! Pre-order your copy today and get FREE Shipping the day it is released!

To help celebrate the impending release of every little girls favorite movie ever, you can get fun stuff to do with the family! The activities include:

Tinker Bell and Periwinkle’s Snow Cone Stand Recipes

Secret of the Wings Fairy Friend Feeder Craft

A Maze to the Winter Woods

Just click the image below and start having fun!

About the Film:

Disney presents the first Fairies movie in over two years. Join Tinker Bell and friends on their new adventure into the never-before-seen mysterious Winter Woods, where Tinker Bell finds out that she has a sister and discovers other incredible secrets that will change her life forever.

A magical fairy adventure for the whole family, “Secret of the Wings” features a spectacular voice cast including Academy Award^®-Winner Anjelica Huston (“Smash”) as Queen Clarion, Timothy Dalton (“Chuck,” “The Living Daylights”) as Lord Milori, Lucy Liu (“Southland,” “Charlie’s Angels”) as Silvermist, Raven-Symoné (“That’s So Raven”) as Iridessa, Megan Hilty (“Smash”) as Rosetta the Garden Fairy, Pamela Adlon (“Californication”) as Vidia, Matt Lanter (“90210”) as Sled, Debby Ryan (Disney Channel’s “Jessie”) as Spike, Mae Whitman (“Parenthood”) as Tinker Bell, and introducing the sparkling new winter fairy, Periwinkle, voiced by Lucy Hale (ABC Family’s “Pretty Little Liars”).

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