The success of the crass Stuart Little proved that E.B. White's children's tales can withstand a cynical makeover. White's fable about a trumpeter swan born with no voice proves less sturdy; it's dragged down by cheap animation, lousy songs, and relentless vocal hamboning. Still, the message of individuality and the gentle pace may charm the wee ones.
EW's GRADE
C+Details Movie Rated: G; Genre: Animation; With: Jason Alexander, Jeffrey Schoeny and Mary Steenburgen; Distributor: TriStar Pictures
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