Review of The Tale of Despereaux (2008) by Andy M — 15 Jan 2010

One of the worst kids movies I've seen, and I see them all.

This review of The Tale of Despereaux (2008) was written by Andy M on 15 Jan 2010.

The Tale of Despereaux has generally received mixed reviews.

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Kate DiCamillo's novel THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX is a modern-day children's classic, filled with beautiful descriptions, complex characters and…

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By Peter Hartlaub (620) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 16 Jul 2014

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