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. full review

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.' full review

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

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

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.

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

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. full review

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An overcalculated, up-to-the-minute kid flick that buries the book's mysteries under a pile of noise, misguided action sequences, and product placements for the PlayStation 2. full review

Vacillating between sappy and snappy, Stuart Little 2 is featherweight family fare, perfectly timed for viewers with short attention spans. full review

Yes, reader, I enjoyed the movie, in its innocent way. full review

The color sense of Stuart Little 2 is its most immediate and most obvious pleasure, but it would count for very little if the movie weren't as beautifully shaped and as delicately calibrated in tone as it is. full review

Both Stuart Little ... and the even better Stuart Little 2 ... are superior family films that have perfected a seamless fusion of live action and animation in which it is difficult to tell where one leaves off and the other begins. full review