"The Lion and the Mouse" (1976) - a mini-review
GENERAL INFO year - 1976 country - Canada directed by - Evelyn Lambart written by - Aesop (original tale) runtime - 4 minutes company - National Film Board of Canada language(s) - English & French (credits only) suitable for all ages REVIEWER'S NOTE animation - 9/10 story - 7/10 characters - 7/10 sound design - 9/10 OVERALL - 8/10 Before we start... Hello everyone! Hello kids! Not really much to say here, the long promised review of a NFBC short I chose. This time, it's The Lion and the Mouse by Evelyn Lambart. Enjoy! Final thoughts The Lion and the Mouse is an adaptation of a classic fairy tale by Aesop. The short lasts about 4 minutes and is entirely dialogue-free. The little mouse meets a huge, scary lion who, upon catching her*, decides to spare her life. The rodent, however, doesn't have to wait long for an an opportunity to return the favour, as the king of beast is soon trapped by hunters and needs saving. The short is beautifully animated, with vibra...