Review of The Great Mouse Detective (1986) by Kevin S — 17 Jun 2014

Best disney movie people never talk about.

This review of The Great Mouse Detective (1986) was written by Kevin S on 17 Jun 2014.

The Great Mouse Detective has generally received positive reviews.

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