‘The Tale of Despereaux’

Banished from his home for being more man than mouse, Despereaux (voice by Matthew Broderick) makes friends with a human princess (Emma Watson), then has to prove his mettle when the rat Roscuro (Dustin Hoffman) kidnaps the princess.

Running time/rating: 1:34; rated G.

What they’re saying: “The magic is minuscule in this handsome-looking but drearily told animated tale.” – Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter