The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
Starring: Barrie Ingham, Vincent Price, Val Bettin, Susanne Pollatschek, Candy Candido, Frank Welker, Alan Young, Diana Chesney, Eve Brenner, Melissa Manchester, Basil Rathbone, Laurie Main
Songs: "World's Greatest Criminal Mind," "Let Me Be Good to You," "Goodbye So Soon"
The Great Mouse Detective is the twenty-sixth animated Disney feature, based on the Basil of Baker Street books by Eve Titus. The story tells of Basil, a mouse version of Sherlock Holmes, who (with the assistance of his Watson, Dr. David Q. Dawson) helps little Olivia Flaversham find her father, who has been kidnapped by the evil Professor Ratigan.
This movie is another early example of blending CGI elements and traditionally animated elements. It blends a bit more naturally, and is slightly less noticeable, than it was in The Black Cauldron. This movie went into production when two animators (Ron Clements and John Musker) left the production of The Black Cauldron and began work on this project. Originally, the movie was to be called Basil of Baker Street, like the books, but Michael Eisner didn't like the name, and felt that "Basil" sounded "too British." This became something of a joke at the studio. Another notable fact about the film is that Basil Rathbone, for whom the main character was named, provides the voice for Sherlock Holmes in one scene, through the use of an old recording.
This is another one where I feel like there isn't much to say. I like this movie a lot... I did as a kid and I still do.
What I Liked: Vincent freaking Price! He was perfect for Ratigan. Also the fact that Ratigan made a recording of himself singing his villain song. Just wow.
What I Disliked: Mr. Flaversham made me think about Scrooge McDuck (since they're voiced by the same actor and have nearly the same voice), which made me think about Mickey's Christmas Carol. And really, Christmas was over a month ago. This is ridiculous.
Should You Watch This Movie: Yes. I would recommend it.
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