Stuart Little 2 Special Edition (Widescreen/Full Screen)

Stuart est maintenant un membre à part entière de la famille Little. Mais son grand frère humain le délaisse et Stuart n'a plus d'amis. C'est alors qu'apparaît la petite Margalo, oisillon solitaire et téméraire. Cette rencontre entraînera notre petite souris dans une aventure effrayante et incroyable grâce à laquelle chacun comprendra mieux le sens du mot amitié.

Après avoir cherché une famille dans le premier volet, c'est désormais aux amis que Stuart se consacre. Empruntant à nouveau la voix de Michael J. Fox – tandis que Melanie Griffith prête la sienne à l'oiseau –, le rongeur continue de se poser en exemple pour les enfants. La loyauté et le courage, en effet, ne sont pas les moindres de ses qualités. Et sa famille est toujours aussi idyllique, notamment grâce à des couleurs éclatantes et à Geena Davis qui, dans le rôle de la mère, compose un véritable ange de bonté. Truffé de bons sentiments, Stuart Little 2 est un film d'animation charmant, en forme de fable d'un optimisme à toute épreuve. --Helen Faradji

The legendary mouse Stuart Little goes on an another adventure when after returning to a normal life with his human family, The Littles, Stuart finds himself developing a crush on a canary but she is in danger of being imprisoned by a tyrant falcon who hates mice and the female bird has never gotten a chance to migrate south with the rest of her species. She and Stuart's worlds collide one day and they've sparked a romance but after she is kidnapped by the evil falcon, Stuart Little and his former feline rival and now somewhat friend Snowbell work together and set out to find and rescue her from the evil falcon before it's too late.

This film is yet another good sequel in moviemaking that dodges the infamous sequel-slump and brilliantly continues the story from the first Stuart Little movie. The mix of live and computer animation is really excellent and even the canary and Stuart Little look almost realistic and perfectly blend in with the live footage. It may not be anything phenomenal but it is pure entertainment for those who just want plain fun without anything graphic nor beyond PG rated.

It's not necessarily an essential movie but this is certainly worth renting or at least checking out.


Stuart Little 2" is a fun movie for kids   January 2, 2004
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I think "Stuart Little 2" is a better movie than its predecessor. The sequel has more humor, more effects, and is faster paced than the original. The effects in this film are stunning. Stuart Little has incredible detail in his movements and hair. The bird Margalo is also well animated. She moves just like a bird but still manages to have a cartoon kind of face. The falcon is pretty cool and evil looking, too. All in all, it's an amazing accomplishment by Sony Imageworks. The effects hold up particularly well on the small screen and the colors are bright and clear. The DVD presentation looks great.

The voices in this film were well cast. Though I despise Melanie Griffith, her voice fit the bird well. She had just the right mix of innocence and street smarts. James Woods is excellent any time he plays the bad guy, and his voice fits the evil falcon well. And if you saw the original then you know Michael J. Fox fits the mouse's voice perfectly. However, the show stealer is Nathan Lane as Snowbell. Pretty much all of the characters are dull compared to this cat. He has some of the funniest one-liners of any film this summer and steals the show any time he's on screen.

The music in "Stuart Little 2" is pretty good, too, and sounds great on a home theater system. You may find yourself tapping your toes to this soundtrack.


An even more wild adventure   December 10, 2003
Engaging and fun, but not up to the mark set by the first Stuart Little movie. Not much level of plausibility, which was the case in the first movie, where you actually come to believe this little mouse is real. This movie takes on a video game aspect with plenty of action to keep kids enthralled to the very end. The animation team outdoes itself with the level of detail in their animation. Stuart's little eyes are so expressive and Margalo comes across as a winsome soulmate. The falcon steals the show, with James Woods adding a touch of humor to the "fierce creature," who creates quite a bit of tension in this movie. My little one (2-1/2) was a little worried about the fate of Stuart, but after multiple viewings feels assured as to the outcome. Now that the two movies come packaged together you might be better off buying the box set, if you don't already own the first movie.


Totally terrific   November 3, 2003
In this day and age, it is very hard to find family films that are all joy and no terror. This is one of the rare additions to that genre. It's every bit as good, and maybe even better than the first Stuart Little film.

Everything about the film is a delight, including the embellishments to the original E.B. White novel, Stuart Little. In the book, Stuart's mother drops her engagement ring down the drain, and her mouse-sized, mouse of a son drops down after it. In this film, the ring is lost in quite another way. Stuart dresses up in foul weather gear for a jaunt in last week's meat loaf and comes up short.

The film emphasizes the importance of families, no matter how they are made, the enduring value of friendships, through thick and thin, and the power of positive thinking.

Sappy? You bet. And we all loved every minute of it.

--Alyssa A. Lappen


Delightful family fare   May 23, 2003
Stuart Little is the middle Little, he also happens to be a very well-dressed mouse. In this sequal, Stuart is struggling to find friends and interests that suit his special situation. He finds a friend and adventure and the lessons learned are valuable for other little people (like kids, perhaps) who feel the world is structured for people larger than them.

I'm in love with the look of this film; the colors and textures delight the eye. Nathan Lane is back as Snowbell, and he gives a perfect comic performance. The story draws you in and holds the attention of even the most fidgety toddler and the most jaded parent. The characters are sympathetic and likable. Unfortunately, these qualities are missing in too many movies meant for children. This is a rare case where the sequal is actually better than the original. If you liked Stuart Little, you will love Stuart Little 2.

The film is rated PG but my three-year-old daughter did not find it too scary. It's themes of friendship, family and finding a place that fits make it a worthy addition to your family movie library.