No doubt, it can be a perfect escapist fare if you're riddled with self-doubts and is fairly delightful even though you know that the reality outside the 70-odd minutes is not so rosy.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Jan 3, 2019

The film is fairly formulaic, though some of its puns and wisecracks are hilarious, especially those delivered by the Littles' lazy and cynical Persian cat.

| Aug 14, 2012

A sweet family movie with excellent voice talent.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 28, 2010

Stuart is an animation wonder - his tiny face is more expressive than most Hollywood stars'.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 30, 2006

The plot, however, is both shabbier and less emotionally involving than its predecessor.

| Feb 9, 2006

I'm a sucker for talking animals. And Stuart's a sweet talker if ever there was one.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Mar 10, 2003

It's painful to admit it, but the tiny, perky FX mouse in jeans and sweater once again carries the summer's most enjoyable kids' movie.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 3, 2002

When Stuart tells Margolo that her wing is as good as new, she demurs, then appears to allude to the relative merits of SL2 and its cloying predecessor: 'It's much, much better.'

| Jul 23, 2002

At 78 minutes it just zings along with vibrance and warmth.

Full Review | Jul 22, 2002

This is all the stuff that was so watchable the first time. Done over. But at least it's nonlethal entertainment.

Full Review | Jul 19, 2002

The world of Stuart Little is a wonderful thing to snuggle into, as full of heart and pep and innocence as the title character himself.

Full Review | Jul 19, 2002

A simple, charming little movie that's fit for both kids and parents.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 19, 2002

This installment is a much bigger Little adventure with all the ingredients of the heartwarming original -- excitement, humor, awesome computer graphics -- thrust into high gear.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jul 19, 2002

[Stuart is] like every beloved pet we ever wished we could talk to.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jul 19, 2002

As immaculate as Stuart Little 2 is, it could be a lot better if it were, well, more adventurous.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jul 19, 2002

Has a lot more stupid action -- and a lot less heart -- than the character-driven original.

Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/4 | Jul 19, 2002

It reminds us that Nathan Lane is the best show stealer in show business.

Full Review | Original Score: A- | Jul 19, 2002

Like the hugely successful first film, the sequel provides pleasant, engaging if largely disposable entertainment for the general audience.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4 | Jul 19, 2002

This follow-up to the 1999 family hit knows exactly what its audience wants -- action, charm and eye-popping visuals.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jul 19, 2002

Significantly better than its 2002 children's-movie competition.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jul 19, 2002