http://www.frcblog.com/2008/12/review-the-tale-of-despereaux/ The Blog of Family Research Council Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:53:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://www.frcblog.com/2008/12/review-the-tale-of-despereaux/comment-page-1/#comment-1311 David Nammo Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:48:40 +0000 http://new.frcblog.agathongroup.com/?p=695#comment-1311 The one theme that Mr. Donovan misses is the pinnacle that pushes both the film and the characters from the brink of self-destruction. The supporting cast, including a normally good intentioned rat and a chamber maid, work themselves and the story into a hateful corner, driven by self-pity aimed at the young princess. Despereaux's success, and ultimately the movie's success, prevails due to the forgiveness given by the princess. And thankfully, the movie pauses at just that moment to reflect on the power of forgiveness, a Christmas theme that is rarely discussed. The one theme that Mr. Donovan misses is the pinnacle that pushes both the film and the characters from the brink of self-destruction. The supporting cast, including a normally good intentioned rat and a chamber maid, work themselves and the story into a hateful corner, driven by self-pity aimed at the young princess. Despereaux’s success, and ultimately the movie’s success, prevails due to the forgiveness given by the princess. And thankfully, the movie pauses at just that moment to reflect on the power of forgiveness, a Christmas theme that is rarely discussed.

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