History AWesome / TheGreatMouseDetective

** To elaborate further on Dawson's CMOA; throughout the film, he's been portrayed as a lovable (if somewhat buffoonish and a bit clueless at times) NiceGuy with a dash of ButtMonkey thrown in for good measure (his major inspiration seems to be Creator/NigelBruce who played Watson opposite [[Creator/BasilRathbone Basil Rathbone's]] Holmes). Throughout the film, even when he was the butt of many jokes, he's been kind, patient, friendly and in awe of Basil's intelligence and skill. But when Basil is bemoaning how he fell for Ratigan's trap and seemingly not caring about the grave danger not only he and Dawson are in but all of mousedom, Dawson's anger, frustration and impatience mounts. Fed up, he yells [[SuddenlyShouting "THAT'S ENOUGH!"]] before delivering the WhatTheHellHero combined with GetAHoldOfYourselfMan speech quoted above. He's a nonlethal example of BewareTheNiceOnes and it's interesting to note that after this speech...he doesn't have another comedic moment.

** To elaborate further on Dawson's CMOA; throughout the film, he's been portrayed as a lovable (if somewhat buffoonish and a bit clueless at times) NiceGuy with a dash of ButtMonkey thrown in for good measure (his major inspiration seems to be Creator/NigelBruce who played Watson opposite [[Creator/BasilRathbone Basil Rathbone's]] Holmes). Throughout the film, even when he was the butt of many jokes, he's been kind, patient, friendly and in awe of Basil's intelligence and skill. But when Basil is bemoaning how he fell for Ratigan's trap and seemingly not caring about the grave danger not only he and Dawson are in but all of mousedom, Dawson's anger, frustration and impatience mounts. Fed up, he yells [[SuddenlyShouting "THAT'S ENOUGH!"]] before delivering the WhatTheHellHero combined with PullYourselfTogetherMan speech quoted above. He's a nonlethal example of BewareTheNiceOnes and it's interesting to note that after this speech...he doesn't have another comedic moment.

--> '''Basil''': Ratigan, no-one can have a higher opinion of you than I have. And I think you're a ''slimy, contemptible sewer rat!''
-->(''Ratigan smiles calmly and closes his watch'')

** The leadup to the chase also counts. Ratigan's plan has spectacularly failed and it's only by Fidget's managing to capture Olivia that he's able to escape. Basil, Dawson and Flaversham immediately rush after him but Ratigan, Fidget and Olivia are flying away in the dirigible. Thinking fast, Basil orders Dawson and Flaversham to gather some nearby balloons while he rips down the Union Jack from Buckingham Palace's flagpole. While Ratigan is distracted by Olivia's defiant speech about how Basil is going to stop him, Basil's [[MacGuyvering flying contraption]]; made up of balloons, a matchbox and the Union Jack comes into frame, surprising them. Ratigan and Fidget attempt to fly away but Basil shouts at Dawson and Flaversham "Let her go, chaps!" ''and races after them!'' Crowning this beautiful scene? Henry Mancini's brilliant reprise of [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic the main theme]] blaring at full steam.

* Ratigan deserves one for listening to Basil press his BerserkButton and, judging by the look on his face, taking a lot of self-control not to jump on Basil and maul him right there.