Review of The Great Mouse Detective (1986) by Franki W — 14 Apr 2008

This film was the scariest film I owned when I was a kid! The bat and the rat... They were just nasty man!

This review of The Great Mouse Detective (1986) was written by Franki W on 14 Apr 2008.

The Great Mouse Detective has generally received positive reviews.

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