Release Date
December 19, 2008
DVD Release Date
April 7, 2009 (Buy on Amazon)
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Running Time
94 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated G
Once upon a time, in the faraway kingdom of Dor, there was magic in the air, raucous laughter aplenty and gallons of mouth-watering soup. But a terrible accident left the king broken-hearted, the princess filled with longing and the townsfolk despondent. All hope was lost in a land where sunlight disappeared and the world became dreary gray. Until Despereaux Tilling was born...
A brave and virtuous mouse, Despereaux is simply too big for his small world.... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
I wish I could say that The Tale of Desperaux comes to the big screen in thrilling fashion, capitalizing on amazing special effects, a gripping screenplay and a timeless story. Unfortunately, it's a scattered, stretched and unimaginative movie that struggles to keep one's attention. Full movie review »