Stuart Little is the kind of movie that was worth waiting for the video, rather than shelling out a lot of money at the box office. The film is best described as a cute little film, with a lot of schmaltz (my husband said too much schmaltz), about a New York City family that adopts a talking mouse from an orphanage.

Stuart is adorable and has exciting adventures playing with his new human brother and trying not getting swallowed the annoyed family cat. The plot provides a fair amount of humor as well as some sad moments for kids. I wish the film spent more time with Stuart developing his friendship with his brother, and less on all the cat chases through Central Park.

Be warned: Don't expect the movie to be just like the E.B. White book it's based on.

Reviewed by Jo Hansen