The Tale of Desperaux

Celebrity-packed feature film (including Matthew Broderick, Emma Watson, Dustin Hoffman, Kevin Kline, and Tracey Ullman, to name a few) "The Tale of Desperaux" is finally out on DVD and I was so excited to get my hands on a review copy. I was really disappointed to have missed this one in the theaters.

In The Tale of Despereaux, the world’s bravest mouse embarks on a noble quest that leads to discovery, courage, honor and ultimately redemption. Despereaux encounters a group of colorful characters and learns about life’s important messages in this charming and fun-filled story.

What I loved about this movie was its superb animation, the wonderful acting skills of its star-studded cast, and the storyline, which showcases forgiveness, redemption, and making the best of a bad situation.

Something to consider before showing it to the kids- It's a little scary, particularly for the preschool-first grade set. If your child frightens easily, you may want to wait until he or she is a little older.

All in all, this is a great family night film-something both children and adults can enjoy together.

The Tale of Desperaux is out now on DVD- You can order your own copy at Amazon.