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Stuart Little 2 (2002)

 

Starring: Michael J. Fox (voice), Geena Davis
Director: Rob Minkoff

Rating: PG

Studio: Columbia

Review Posted: 12.16.02

Spoilers: None

 

By John Teves

 

The Movie

 

Stuart is back in an all new heart-warming comic tale full of action-packed adventure. Featuring all your favorite characters from the first movie along with some new ones - plus even more incredible visual effects, Stuart Little 2 goes where no mouse has gone before!

 

STUART LITTLE 2 is consistently charming. Unlike the original, STUART LITTLE 2 cleverly does not overly drag its story line. The film whips right by. STUART LITTLE 2 is like a child's storybook of wide-eyed cheerfulness. This film will truly bring a smile to adults and children of all ages.

 

The Video

 

STUART LITTLE 2 appears in both an aspect ratio of 1.85:1 and in a fullscreen version on this single-sided, double-layered DVD; the widescreen image has been enhanced for 16X9 televisions. Sharpness came across solid. I thought the film remained crisp and detailed for the most part. I noticed no issues related to jagged edges, and I also detected no signs of edge enhancement. The film remained clean with no signs of  any print flaws. Colors were brilliant. Black levels were deep and accurate, and shadow detail was clear and appropriate.

 

The Audio

 

STUART LITTLE 2 is presented in a Dolby Digital 5.1 mix. Most of the films sound emphasized the forward speakers. The surround speakers and  rears came to life terrifically during the movie’s more active sequences. Audio quality was fine. Speech was natural, and I noticed no issues related to edginess. The score was dynamic and the effects appeared meticulous displaying no problems of distortion.

 

The Extras

 

- Filmmaker's Commentary
- Activate "Show and Tell!" Jump Behind the Scenes with Stuart and his Friends to Learn Filmmaking Secrets
- A Touch of Evil - Creating the Perfect Villain
- Life in the Fast Lane - Zoom through the Filmmaking Process
- Stuart Little's Big Adventures Read Along
- Interactive Game: Stuart's Circle of Friends
- Music Video: Celine Dion's "I'm Alive"
- Stuart Little 2: The Playstation Game Promo
- Theatrical Trailers
- Weblinks: Including to the Official Stuart Little 2 Website
- A Playable Level from Infogrames New Game for Stuart Little 2
- Record Your Own Stuart Little Read Along

 

Overall

 

Overall, STUART LITTLE 2 is a fun film. The DVD offers positive picture and sound alongside a decent roster of supplements. If you liked STUART LITTLE then I would definitely recommend purchasing this DVD.

 

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