And wondrous things like the Tower Bridge Job Basil: (Warningly darts out from behind the doll’s leg.) …by a bat who has been drinking Rodent’s Delight! Basil: Please, I’m trying to concentrate. Basil is irritated until he hears the sound of a peg-legged figure approaching. Olivia: Flaversham. ), (Outside, the robot is falling apart until little remains but a pile of scrap metal and a pair of eyes and a set of teeth on a spring). Dawson and Mrs. Judson look inside, where Olivia is already seated by the fireplace examining a magnifying glass with interest. Dawson: Oh, I-I don’t want to impose. Ah, I just adore Jubilees. (We come to an empty barrel on its side, and an iron door with bars.) Thunk! (Fidget and the other thugs pull the ribbons and sides down to reveal an exact robot replica of the Queen. As Dawson is moving down, Toby begins to growl at him again. Little does she know that just outside her doors, her guards have been ambushed and replaced by Ratigan's thugs.). (Dawson is by now getting angry.) (He looks at his pocketwatch and notices the time.) Uniforms…(Chuckles) I got plenty of uniforms! Lightyear (2022), Artwork of Toby, Basil, Olivia, and Ratigan, used for the film's 1992 video release. ), (Olivia has told Basil her story, who has taken the case, and is enjoying a pipe.). The question is…what would he want with a toy maker? In the ending's … Fidget's eyes widen as he sees the team discovering his handiwork, and he darts away. CodyCross is an addictive game developed by Fanatee. Ratigan: Sorry, chubby. Ratigan: Oh, this is wicked! You made this just for me? Now see here! Outside, Basil, Olivia and Dawson are now back at the waterfront. I am rather curious. Ratigan’s up to something. Ratigan looks a little dismayed, but he recovers and struts back towards his terrified men.). Basil on the case?! Dawson: Why…(Chuckles) Oh, yes. Dawson: (Calmly) There, there, there. In the other room, Basil and Dawson hear her Olivia terrified scream. (Basil screeches the violin as he abruptly sits up. Holmes: I observe that there’s a good deal of German music on the program. It was also the first time traditionally-animated characters were put inside a computer-generated background. (He continues working at the controls, getting the robot to pour a spoonful of sugar into the teacup and stir.). Hearing this last piece of information, Ratigan cracks. From inside the pipe, we can hear Basil and Dawson as they climb their way up the pipe. Dawson is trembling behind the leg of a chair. (In Ratigan's hands is a small gold bell which obviously holds a certain threat. Ratigan repeats the command back through the speaker.). Here kitty, kitty. Dawson: Oh pull yourself together! Fidget keeps a tight hold on Olivia as she rushes towards Flaversham. Fidget keeps making desperate attempts to escape. Dawson removes a handkerchief from his jacket pocket and hands it to her.) Basil turns just in time to see Ratigan leap forward to tackle him. Bill the Lizard: I-it was just a slip of the tongue. ), Basil: Yes! Dawson knocks, and Mrs. Judson, the housekeeper, opens the door, her arms full of books, blankets and pillows, as well as a teacup and medieval mace. Ha, ha, ha! Dawson removes his hat courteously.) Olivia is holding on to Basils waist at Toby's collar. Mouse Thug 2: ‘Course you’re not. Olivia: Who is that? In my great criminal brain♪, Thugs: ♪Even meaner? Fidget: No, no. [last lines] Dr. Dawson : [voice over] From that time on, Basil and I were a close team. Basil: Ratigan…no one can have a higher opinion of you than I have. Basil rolls and catches the ends of the rotating gear, trying to pull himself back up as Ratigan prepares to deliver another blow. Basil steels himself against the jeering and pointing, but after a few moments, slumps, defeated and broken. Olivia: Hooray! Dawson nervously tips his hat and pats Toby's nose. Basil stumbles over to a pile of marbles and trips over them, causing them to scatter; several marbles fly towards Dawson, one hitting him on his head. Toby, cease! Mouse Thug 1: Oh, oh, he didn’t mean it, Professor. It’s not…entirely hopeless. The main charact… This reaction could only have been triggered by the paper’s extreme saturation with distillation of sodium chloride. Everything on the list. Ratigan: Oh, I can just see that insufferable grin on his smug face. As Basil stealthily moves between the toys and through shadows, Olivia and Dawson stay close behind. Ratigan leaps onto the striking hammer, nearly falling, but scrambles up and leaps forward. A marvelous performance. Inside, they walk through the store. He smiles triumphantly with a gun in his hand as lightning strikes. Ratigan gives it a light slap, making it spring back to life. Basil: There’s always a chance, Doctor… (lights his pipe.) I took care of everything. Basil: Offhand, I can deduce very little. He barks and growls along with Toby to drill the dog into searching for the bad guy.) Ratigan: Fidget, you delightful little maniac. Fidget takes the bag and hops from roof to roof, back towards Ratigan's lair. Fidget is grunting as he carries the Queen on his back, who is kicking him. But now that I’m at it again...♪ (kicks Bartholomew into the fountain.) FIDGET! ), Title: The Great Mouse Detective (However, from the third direction, the markings go off in separate directions. Bartholomew sniffles and begins to cry! Why you… Look at… (takes a deep breath, trying to control his rage, growling.) As Ratigan smiles nervously at the crowd, we see that behind the curtain, it is now Basil at the controls. Basil: Excuse me, Dawson. You mean it? We’re going to find my father. And then my father was gone. (He shakes a finger at Basil, who once more rushes right by the two of them. Back at Ratigan's lair, the record is still playing, but Basil has still made no attempt to free everyone. Basil: Ha-ha! (He opens the window again, and is nearly eaten by Toby, who barks and growls at the exit. "…comes to an end?" The Napoleon of crime! Ratigan is nowhere in sight as Dawson calls out to him, approaching the edge of the hand. Dawson: (does his jacket.) Basil: (Apologetically) Don’t worry, old fellow. Now Toby! Barmaid: There you are, boys. Record: ♪It's through so although it hurts I’ll try to smile as I say goodbye So soon and isn’t this…♪. The little girl struggles and finally pulls Ratigan's hand off her. A crime of the most sinister nature no doubt. Oh my! Ratigan carries Fidget to the back. Now, tell me your story and, pray, be precise. They hug, but down below Ratigan is still holding onto Basil. (He gestures towards his side, but Olivia isn’t there. Now, come with me. (hugs Dawson as Flaversham jumps up and down.). But where are your mother and father? Ratigan: Oh I love it! Toby! Duped! I’m all right. Basil: (pauses temporarily, feeling still depressed) Young lady, this is a most inopportune time. This was too profoundly satisfying to quit now. Gone is the egotistical gentleman; in his place is a terrifyingly dangerous monster. ♪  Basil: If it isn’t our peg-legged friend. Dawson is desperately clinging to Toby's tail and gives a nervous chuckle at the irony of this statement. Now, you’re certain you’ve told me everything? Ratigan: (Mockingly) I would spend many a sleepless night if anything unfortunate were to befall her. Basil: (leans down and puts his hands on her shoulders and smiles.) We’ll… We’ll set the trap off now! Basil: Whatever. A child blows a raspberry at him, and his mother quickly covers his mouth.). In London 1897, a young Scottish-Welsh mouse named Olivia Flaversham was celebrating her birthday with her toymaker father, Mr. Flaversham. Fidget: You mean, you’re not mad? Olivia: You’re the most wonderful father in the... in the whole world! Olivia approaches it, and as she reaches up to pull the blanket back, Fidget lunges at her threateningly, a bonnet on his head. At his look of concern, the Lady Mouse commences crying and wiping at her eyes. Miss Kitty: Your baby’s gonna come through Let me be good to you! Am I right? You ugly old thing! And mice. His head appeared small in front of the massive shoulders and shaggy muscled chest. He moves in front of Toby.) Toby promptly sits. As he watches the pair make their escape, his sanity snaps, and with a burst of strength, he tears his cape in half, freeing himself. (He ducks down and reappears at the side.) Time is running out…) Dash it all, Basil! The lighting turns red as the illusion is shattered. The camera goes off, capturing Basil's brilliant smile, and Olivia and Dawsons stunned expressions. Creeping up unnoticed behind him is Ratigan, his left fist poised, ready to knock Basil down, while the other hand is clamped over Olivia's mouth. A piece of the porcelain doll’s face rolls towards Dawson, its eye blinking at him. Olivia is tossed into the air, and caught by Flaversham who pulls her to safety. Basil and Dawson watch intently as a single green droplet is hanging above the violet chemical. An old man with a cast and crutch approaches him angrily. We had many cases together, but I'll always look back on that first with the most fondness; my introduction to Basil of Baker Street, the great mouse detective. You can do what you want with me. The Great Mouse Detective is a 1986 American animated mystery film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures.The 26th Disney animated feature film, the film was directed by Burny Mattinson, David Michener, and the team of John Musker and Ron Clements, who later directed The Little Mermaid (1989) and Aladdin (1992). (he pulls out a roll of paper and lets it fall, where it rolls down the aisle of the Grand Hall and well past the curtain, where one of his men has opened it for him.) Ratigan: Ah, the uniforms. Basil: Beaten! Olivia: Oh Father! The Thugs boo heavily. You’re a cheap fraud and impostor. Maybe you know him. Basil: I’ve spotted our peg-legged- (he looks to the bar, but Fidget is gone. Dawson: (In awe) To be thanked by the Queen herself! His thugs bow as the lighting becomes normal again. While the film's script took roughly 4 years to develop, the animation took only 1 year to finish, thanks to use of computers at the time. No, no, no, not that way. Haha… Yes, yes, good, good. I-I-I'm trying to find Basil of Baker Street. He was taken by a bat. Fidget: (Laughing) Bye-bye. This film was released that same year as Don Bluth's. (A slide constructed of wood and pipes is aimed directly at the mousetrap trigger release.) His men pull back as Ratigan is seated at a harp. The first reading matches…) Yeah… (…so does the second one.) His breath hissed noisily through his teeth as he raised a bloody hand high over his head. This film was originally accompanied with the Mickey Mouse short. (He disappears behind the curtain, taking Olivia with him.). Directed by Ron Clements, Burny Mattinson, David Michener. Basil tries to leap for him, but as he does, the blocks tumble and fall, taking Basil down with them. Basil: (delighted, snatching up the hat.) He’s not afraid of a big, old, ugly, rat like you. Record: We know by now that time knows how to fly…, Basil: (gives a weak chuckle.) Inside the Great Hall, Ratigan is continuing down his list of tyrannical laws. Basil reaches the top shelf, and falls off the horse at the base of a large pyramid of building blocks. Ha! Basil is still trying to lift Olivia as high as he can, but Olivia and Flaversham can’t quite make it. Fidget: See how you like that! I can’t see a thing. Fidget has made it to the edge of the balcony, where Felicia is sitting below, waiting patiently. Now comes the real tour de force Basil jumps on the neck of the bottle and begins to pull at the cork. Basil shushes him as he opens the door. Ratigan: Adieu, auf wiedersehen, arrivederci, farewell! Dawson looks around in terror and throws the pillows onto an armchair. Basil moves forward and pushes Toby back. Boom! She falls, landing on a much larger gear, connected to another one that will crush her in a matter of seconds. There he goes! (Reading headline) "Famous detective solves baffling disappearance." Over a dozen balloons are tied to the palace gate. The rat scowls at the resultant stain and wipes it off with a hankerchief.) My name is Dr. David Q. Dawson, most recently of the Queen’s 66th Regiment. (He turns to Olivia.) Open up! Basil: Shh. Ratigan: What? Oh, I just love tearful reunions. A rifle is pointed at his back as one of the thugs is holding the notecards for Flaversham to read. He yells.) As Dawson yells, they hit the trigger, saved from the metal switch by the ball that was stopped just between their heads. I had baby bonnet, girl in bag and Basil chased me. (Cackles) Olivia bites his hand, making Ratigan scream in pain, giving Basil the opportunity to climb up the gear and seize the professor’s cape, and tangle it between two gears. As Basil plays a mournful tune, Dawson nudges Olivia encouragingly, and she walks towards him, determined to make him listen now that Basil is unoccupied with his detective work.). I’m glad you’re taking it so well. )...preferably dry... where I could rest and find a bit of peace. Robot Queen: …a majestic mountain of humility, and my new Royal Consort…Professor Ratigan! But each time he’s narrowly evaded my grasp. Oh please, professor! This is a sequel I made for The Great Mouse Detective, but it's based on Sherlock Holmes the Musical, or as they call it The Revenge of Sherlock Holmes. They shake hands. I'm lost. Dawson: Ah! Ratigan: Thank you, Your Majesty. Ratigan: Thank you, Thank you. He smirks, and in a flash of lightning the image cuts back to Basils flat, first showing Ratigan's picture showing the same smirk. Mr. Flaversham, let me congratulate you on a superb piece of craftsmanship. Dawson: THAT'S ENOUGH! Dawson: (To Olivia) The scoundrel’s quite gone. During this, Miss Kitty has come back on stage and is finishing her song. The Wonderful Elephant Who Could Really Fly, https://www.mouseplanet.com/9534/How_Basil_Saved_Disney_Feature_Animation_Part_One, https://www.mouseplanet.com/9549/How_Basil_Saved_Disney_Feature_Animation_Part_Two, https://wizarddojo.com/2015/07/24/the-great-mouse-detective-review/, https://ohmy.disney.com/insider/2015/09/18/how-the-great-mouse-detective-kick-started-the-disney-renaissance/, https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/The_Great_Mouse_Detective?oldid=4346432. (grins maniacally, but Dawson is horrified that his suggestion was actually taken. Mrs. Judson thrusts her load into Dawson's arms and rushes to her side.) How many times have I told you not to…? Olivia slides off Toby into Dawson's arms, and Toby rolls back to his feet, facing Basil.) She then points to Dawson, who seems very bashful now. Basil hangs his head as the cruel laughter continues. (cries) I thought I’d never find you! Ratigan leans upside down over the railing to sneer at the boy from before. All in a day’s work, Doctor. (He hooks on Toby's leash.) The barmaid and bartender rush over to break up the fight as Fidget enjoys his mug of Rodent’s Delight. Basil pauses by the rook. Basil: Isn’t it painfully obvious, Doctor? ), Basil: He’s a genius, Dawson. Olivia and Flaversham embrace as Dawson holds a rope around Ratigan's thugs. Ratigan: There’s no escape this time, Basil! (The rat then grabs the young girl back.) Fidget chuckles evilly and throws the tied sack on top of the roof, and climbs out. I gotta hide! Goodness gracious! These dolls have been stripped of their uniforms. I think you ought…. The thug moves aside as Fidget and several others bring the large package inside. Suddenly music boxes are playing, and winding toys are moving along the shelves. Ratigan peeks inside a large white box with a pink ribbon, and he chuckles wickedly. An even grimmer plot has been simmering Quickly, back to Baker Street! That ought to hold ya! Oh, yes. As a knife strikes the piano, the pianist nervously begins the third act. (As Olivia's cries echo in the night, the camera zooms out into the clouds. Ratigan is cooing over his cat, wiping her mouth with his handkerchief.). Good. He jumps onto a spring horse, and uses it to jump from shelf to shelf. Why you gibbering little…. Here you are, sweetheart. Ratigan: Amazing likeness, isn’t it, Your Majesty? No, bad. Basil looks relieved, but is barely able to take a single step towards his friends when Ratigan attacks him from behind, lifting him up with one arm. Not a corner of London’s safe while Ratigan’s at large. The horse snorts and neighs as the focus moves below the carriage and slowly zooms in on a tiny shop, Flaversham’s Toys. And it’s filthier than I imagined. This film is sometimes considered, by fans and animation historians, to be the unofficial start of Disney's second Golden Age, also known as the, This film was the last animated Disney one to heavily use. As the beat picks up, she begins to strut onstage as every eye is focused on her, bouncing along with her song. Cut to inside a toy shop. I got tools. NOOOOOOOOOO! And CRASH!! Fidget: Get the following. The dazed detective manages to hold on to the leash and quickly regains his wind. Ratigan ignores this and lifts up Bartholomew by his sweater. Dawson puts on his hat and prepares to leave. I had just arrived in London after lengthy service in Afghanistan and was anxious to find a quiet place...(A drop of rain falls onto the paper; chuckling, Dawson folds it up and opens his umbrella. Oh, ow! (He moves to a small cupboard as Olivia tries to sneak a peek between her fingers.) Olivia shushes him as two shadows approach – Sherlock Holmes and Watson. Dawson steps out in pirate disguise, with a bandana, an earring, an eye patch, and a stripped shirt that is much too short for him. I’ve had my share of adversity, thanks to that miserable second-rate detective, Basil of Baker Street. Up ahead, Fidget stops pedaling, out of breath and exhausted. Dawson: Ooh! Basil sets the jar below a glass spout and reaches to the other side of the chemistry set to turn on a small flame. The camera zooms outward as Dawson concludes his narration. Dawson: Now, let me see here... (Dawson puts his bifocals on and reads the headline.) Nervously, the pianist tries to hide the plank, but the larger mouse grabs him by the neck and raises his fist. BASIL! (They rush outside, but Fidget is already gone. He is kneeling in the chair, tossing the feathers aside.) (The camera breaks out of the clouds again, and now we have a bird’s eye view of downtown London. The Great Mouse Detective - Goodbye So Soon (lyrics) - YouTube Dawson: (Dawson accepts gracefully…) Of course. (Sniffling) I-I’ll never forget you. Not me! The fight continues as Dawson climbs down the passageway, with Basil right behind him. Ye…Yeah! Marvelous, isn’t it? Robot Queen: Most assuredly… (However, its expression and voice suddenly changes…) …you insidious fiend! Basil is sent flying across and lands, his upper body laying over the edge. My daddy’s gone and I’m all alone. No mistakes, sir. Fidget: Over here, fatty. Basil looks around and kneels down to look at the sidewalk, where Fidget has left behind his muddy footprints.) Young lady, you are most definitely not accompanying us. No, didn’t get girl. I’m in terrible trouble. Basil: Ratigan, so help me… I’ll see you behind bars yet! He rolls and shakes his head as he sits up.) Is that clear? Towering over them is an adorable basset hound puppy, who is obviously very happy to see Basil.). It was the last Disney animated feature ever to be set in the, During the climatic clock tower scene, this was one of the first major use of computer animation (the gears of Big Ben) in a feature-length animated film. I can't fly! Dawson: Then, you’ve come to precisely the right place. (As an excited Basil rushes by, Mrs. Jusdon pulls Olivia back, glaring at Basil for his insensitivity. (He breaks the crutch in half to accent this.). Ai, ai, ai! Fidget falls, and attempts to fly away from Felicia, who is unintentionally attempting to eat him instead of the Queen. Ratigan is regarded as the most infamous criminal in all of Mousedom. Dawson, ooh hoo, what luck! Flaversham: I-I don’t know! Dawson enters behind him.). 'Down below, Olivia and Dawson have arrived at 221 1/2 Baker Street. (Fidget doesn’t awaken, so Ratigan screams in his ear.) Say cheese! Traitors! Oh ho… But here, let me show you how it works. My earlier crimes were fine for their times Now tell me, what’s troubling you, my dear? ), Thugs: ♪Even louder We’ll shout it! But we can’t let that stop us! Dawson! Ratigan: By the way, Basil, I just love your disguise.