Review of The Great Mouse Detective (1986) by Petras S — 10 Nov 2007

This was my favorite movie as a kid, and I still love it.

This review of The Great Mouse Detective (1986) was written by Petras S on 10 Nov 2007.

The Great Mouse Detective has generally received positive reviews.

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