The Tale of Despereaux (Blu-ray Disc, 2009)

The story, the acting, the voice work, the visuals, the directing... shall I go on?
This "family" film is by far much, much more than just a "family" film. This is cinematic arts, this is animated classics and THIS is storytelling at it's most endearing best!
I praise the ratings board for letting it be G and not PG although some elements I would have thought would lead it to be PG, such as using "the lord's name in vein" (among a few other small topics I dare not mention for fear of giving even the slightest spoiler). It is certainly a strong G movie but that in NO way is a degrader. This movie was not made to pander to snot-nosed children's basic desires to be entertained or to their parent's desire to hypnotize their child for 90 minutes.
No, THIS film, entertains ALL ages, ALL people.
Put it this way...
I am 30, male, tattoos (including one on my NECK), ride motorcycles, was a US Marine for 5 years and while I do not consider myself an "alpha" male... I do consider myself sufficiently masculine. So, with that I say, this film was AMAZING!
It was touching, it carried with it many great messages and it presents the ideals of more honorable times. There is nothing in this film that happens "just to move the plot along". This film richly delves into the weaving of characters together into one story that shows all the characters crossing paths at various points until finally they all find resolutions of one sort or another to their own personal struggles. The film doesn't sugar coat everything nor does it overly darken the journeys either. Ideas are abundant in the film too. Ideas like knights, honor, heroes of duty and purpose. All of which come from a brave, idyllic little...mouse. It is the perfect story of big things from even the smallest of people.
This movie is one everyone with a heart and a soul will find themselves embracing on, not just an entertainment level but, an emotional one as well.
In conclusion, I HIGHLY recommend this movie in ANYONE's collection.

Last thing! This film does NOT go the route of throwing in irritating or embarrassing musical numbers (as a guy I find most animated movie musical numbers rather "frilly"). This is a film disguised as a children's cartoon. This is a classic fairytale disguised as a kid's movie.

A Tale of Despereaux is a movie I enjoyed thoroughly when it came out in the theaters, and I must say I enjoy owning it just as much. It lends itself very well to the Blu-Ray format, being originally mastered directly from animation to disc. The quality is superb, and while much of the bonus content is somewhat silly, the film itself is well worth the time to watch.

My only gripe with the Blu-Ray disc is that they did not include any of the original theatrical trailers, something I enjoy having with any movie I own. All in all, a most enjoyable, family friendly movie, and a great addition to my movie collection.

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I need this bluray my kids jus adore the little mouse and the story telling along with the suspense and drama. It has added a collector's item to my kids blu ray collection.

My kids love this movie, it is one that even the 3 year old sits through. They call it the mouse with the big ears movie. It isn't just great for the kids, it is enjoyable for the whole family. Two thumbs up!