Review of The Great Mouse Detective (1986) by Dead A — 30 Apr 2011

Cartoon version of Sherlock Holmes! It was really good.

This review of The Great Mouse Detective (1986) was written by Dead A on 30 Apr 2011.

The Great Mouse Detective has generally received positive reviews.

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