“The Tale of Despereaux” has got good reviews from all those who have watched this movie. Released in the last month of 2008, this animation movie gave the last laughter to the kids in 2008. Various critics praised the makers of this movie for skillfully managing this fairy take about a mouse.

Directed by Sam Fell and Rob Stevenhagen, “The Tale of Despereaux” is a comedy movie starring Matthew Broderick, Emma Watson, Tracey Ullman, Frances Conroy and Tony hale. This movie has been based on the award-winning children classic written by Kate DiCamillo.

Bearing Dumbo-sized ears, the mouse named Despereaux is a fearless rodent that doesn’t have the usual mouse –like features. Critics have appreciated the animation of this movie and the way the director made this mouse bond with Princess Pea in the “The Tale of Despereaux” movie.

As per reviews about “The Tale of Despereaux”, many great actors have delivered their best in this movie. It got great appreciation for its voice casts and well direction. Many felt that the look of the movie is inspired by the older and traditional Disney-style fairy tale classics. Overall, watching “The Tale of Despereaux” is worth it for kids as well as adults who like animation.