The Adventures Of The Great Mouse Detective: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [SOUNDTRACK]

Henry Mancini

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 9, 1995)
• Original Release Date: July 2, 1986
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Varese Sarabande
• ASIN: B000008CPT
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #131,802 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mancini "scores" for mice what he did for panthers!, July 9, 2000

By	Reginald D. Garrard "the G-man" (Camilla, GA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

"The Great Mouse Detective" is a film that suffers with a slight split personality. Three fourths of the movie is typical cutesy Disney fare; the last fourth, featuring the battle between the good detective and the evil Ratigan is somewhat intense, possibly a little too intense for the very young.

Mancini's score reflects this. The main title is exciting and engaging. Vincent Price's solo turns on "The World's Greatest Criminal Mind" and "Goodbye So Soon" are hilarious and melodic, in a sinister way. As an earlier reviewer stated, the Melissa Manchester addition "Let Me Be Good to You" is quite provocative for a "G-rated" family film.

The "Big Ben Chase" is ominous and thrilling as the two rodents are involved in a deadly battle atop London's famous landmark. Mancini's music has never been more "on the mark."

While not up to his work on the Panther films or "Victor/Victoria," this is still a treat for his fans.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awsome Soundtrack! Quick Delivery! Get Up And Buy It Now!!!!, February 7, 2005

A Kid's Review

I've Heard Many Disney Soundtracks, But "The Adventures Of The Great Mouse Detective"Is One Of The Most Fantastic!!!! I Love This Movie So Much, And Now I Love The Soundtrack So Much!! I'm Only 12, And I Still Think This Movie And Soundtrack Is Awsome!! My Favorite Is The "Big Ben Chase", This One Is When Ratigan And Basil Are On The Big Ben Clock Tower And They're Battling!! Half Of Why I Like This Film Is Because Of The Music.This Is A Very "Great" Soundtrack,And If Your A Fan Of "The Great Mouse Detective",You Should Buy This Soundtrack!!! YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE IT!!!!!!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great soundtrack!!, October 14, 1999

By A Customer

This is a great CD for one of Disney's most underappreciated animated films. Vincent Price is fun to listen to as Ratingan. Melissa Manchester's song "Let me be good to you" may seem a little racy(if you've seen the film, you know what I'm talking about), but it's all in fun and there's nothing truly wrong with it. I suggest picking this up.