Follow TV Tropes

Following

History TearJerker / TheGreatMouseDetective

Go To

OR

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Mr. Flaversham thought of Ratigan's plot as monstrous. He's only a toymaker, and an evil rat wants his talents to be used for evil. When Ratigan threatens him with death, Mr. Flaversham doesn't care and refuses to go along with Ratigan's plot, accepting his potential death. But once Ratigan hints at harming his daughter, the toymaker resigns to his fate and continues his work.

to:

* Mr. Flaversham thought of Ratigan's plot as monstrous. He's only a toymaker, and an evil rat wants his talents to be used for evil. When Ratigan threatens him with death, states that he would kill Flaversham if he fails on his work, Mr. Flaversham doesn't care and refuses to go along with Ratigan's plot, accepting his potential death. by saying that he would die instead of helping Ratigan. But once Ratigan hints at harming applying the same threat to his daughter, the toymaker resigns to his fate and continues his work.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Bartholomew's fellow goons begging for him to be spared, only to watch him be fed to Felicia while still in a drunken state for having insulted Ratigan. Even though he was done in by his own stupidity, you can't help but feel a pang of sadness for the defenseless hood.

to:

* Bartholomew's fellow goons begging for him to be spared, only to watch him be fed to Felicia while still in a drunken state for having insulted Ratigan. Even though he was done in by his own stupidity, you can't help but feel a pang of sadness for the defenseless hood. That his friends were legit petrified and scare for him and all have mournful faces too—from tilted head, to a removed hat, to a tear being shed—just further drives the point home.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
General clarification on works content


* Basil's HeroicBSOD moment. Sure it seems petty considering that essentially Ratigan is laughing at Basil like a bully – until you realize how much Basil thrives on his intelligence. He's supposed to be the greatest detective so any amount of failure eats at him. So it makes sense that being mocked by Ratigan would so easily get to him. This was shown when Basil initially tries to ignore all the mocking laughter that Ratigan and his men are giving, but gives in with a sad look as it is too much for him; even Dawson can't help but feel a little sorry about this while Ratigan takes delight in breaking Basil's spirit with this quote:

to:

* Basil's HeroicBSOD moment. Sure it seems petty considering that essentially Ratigan is laughing at Basil like a bully – until you realize how much Basil thrives on his intelligence. He's supposed to be the greatest detective so any amount of failure eats at him. him, and he just walked into Ratigan's trap where his whole gang have Basil surrounded. So it makes sense that being mocked by Ratigan after he's completely outmaneuvered Basil would so easily get to him. This was shown when Basil initially tries to ignore all the mocking laughter that Ratigan and his men are giving, but gives in with a sad look as it is too much for him; even Dawson can't help but feel a little sorry about this while Ratigan takes delight in breaking Basil's spirit with this quote:

Added: 282

Changed: 105

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


[[caption-width-right:350:"Nothing is worse then when your biological parent gets abducted by criminals on your birthday."]]

The Great Mouse Detective may have a few sad moments compared to other Disney movies, but they can still strike at the heart of the audience like every other.



* Basil's DisneyDeath, especially after we just watched him get his ass kicked by a deranged Ratigan for the last three minutes.

to:

* Basil's DisneyDeath, especially after we just watched him get his ass kicked by a deranged Ratigan for the last three minutes. Fortunately, Basil managed to save himself just in time with the motor of Ratigan's destroyed dirigible.

Added: 152

Changed: 296

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Basil's HeroicBSOD moment. Sure it seems petty considering that essentially Ratigan is laughing at Basil like a bully – until you realize how much Basil thrives on his intelligence. He's supposed to be the greatest detective so any amount of failure eats at him. So it makes sense that being mocked by Ratigan would so easily get to him.

to:

* Basil's HeroicBSOD moment. Sure it seems petty considering that essentially Ratigan is laughing at Basil like a bully – until you realize how much Basil thrives on his intelligence. He's supposed to be the greatest detective so any amount of failure eats at him. So it makes sense that being mocked by Ratigan would so easily get to him. This was shown when Basil initially tries to ignore all the mocking laughter that Ratigan and his men are giving, but gives in with a sad look as it is too much for him; even Dawson can't help but feel a little sorry about this while Ratigan takes delight in breaking Basil's spirit with this quote:
-->'''Ratigan''': (seeing Basil's sad look on his face and laughs) Oh, I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT!! (continues laughing) Oh, I love it, I love it, I love it!!
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Dr. Dawson having a MyGodWhatHaveIDone moment, after Olivia, whom he was supposed to watch, is captured by Fidget in the toy store. Even Basil, who had yelled at him for not keeping a closer eye on her, [[WasTooHardOnHim feels sorry for him]]...

to:

* Dr. Dawson having a MyGodWhatHaveIDone moment, after Olivia, whom he was supposed to watch, is captured by Fidget in the toy store. Even Basil, who had yelled at him for not keeping a closer eye on her, [[WasTooHardOnHim almost immediately feels sorry for him]]...
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
I deleted a link that leads to a ded trope.


* The moment when Dr. Dawson finds Olivia. She's a little girl who just saw her father get abducted. She's wandering the city at night, scared out of her mind with no one to look after her, eventually ending up hiding in a forgotten rain boot crying because she got lost looking for the one person she's desperately hoping can help her. Turns into [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments Heartwarming]] when Dawson comforts her and offers to take Olivia to Baker Street to find Basil. Also verges into NightmareFuel when you realize [[AdultFear she could have easily been found by a less upstanding mouse...]]

to:

* The moment when Dr. Dawson finds Olivia. She's a little girl who just saw her father get abducted. She's wandering the city at night, scared out of her mind with no one to look after her, eventually ending up hiding in a forgotten rain boot crying because she got lost looking for the one person she's desperately hoping can help her. Turns into [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments Heartwarming]] when Dawson comforts her and offers to take Olivia to Baker Street to find Basil. Also verges into NightmareFuel when you realize [[AdultFear she could have easily been found by a less upstanding mouse...]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Dr. Dawson having a MyGodWhatHaveIDone moment, after Olivia, whom he was supposed to watch, is captured by Fidget in the toy store.

to:

* Dr. Dawson having a MyGodWhatHaveIDone moment, after Olivia, whom he was supposed to watch, is captured by Fidget in the toy store. Even Basil, who had yelled at him for not keeping a closer eye on her, [[WasTooHardOnHim feels sorry for him]]...
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** On top of this, this all happens on the night of her ''birthday''.

to:

** On top of this, this all happens on the night of her ''birthday''. ABirthdayNotABreak indeed...
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
You spelled "Bartholomew" wrong.


* Basil's HeroicBSOD moment. Sure it seems petty considering that essentially Ratigan is laughing at Basil like a bully- until you realize how much Basil thrives on his intelligence. He's supposed to be the greatest detective so any amount of failure eats at him. So it makes sense that being mocked by Ratigan would so easily get to him.

to:

* Basil's HeroicBSOD moment. Sure it seems petty considering that essentially Ratigan is laughing at Basil like a bully- bully – until you realize how much Basil thrives on his intelligence. He's supposed to be the greatest detective so any amount of failure eats at him. So it makes sense that being mocked by Ratigan would so easily get to him.



** In particular, Flaversham being forced to operate the robot Queen at knifepoint is sad.

to:

** In particular, Flaversham being forced to operate the robot Robot Queen at knifepoint is sad.



* Bartholemew's fellow goons begging for him to be spared, only to watch him be fed to Felicia while still in a drunken state for having insulted Ratigan. Even though he was done in by his own stupidity, you can't help but feel a pang of sadness for the defenseless hood.

to:

* Bartholemew's Bartholomew's fellow goons begging for him to be spared, only to watch him be fed to Felicia while still in a drunken state for having insulted Ratigan. Even though he was done in by his own stupidity, you can't help but feel a pang of sadness for the defenseless hood.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Basil's DisneyDeath, especially after we just watched him get his ass kicked by a deranged Ratigan for last three minutes.

to:

* Basil's DisneyDeath, especially after we just watched him get his ass kicked by a deranged Ratigan for the last three minutes.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Olivia and Flaversham bidding farewell to Basil and Dawson after their long adventure comes to an end. After an entire film spent where he saw Olivia as something of an annoyance, he's truly sad to see her go after all they've been through. It's quite the bittersweet farewell, and Basil almost tears up when she departs, admitting to Dawson that she was a good kid after all.

to:

* Olivia and Flaversham bidding farewell to Basil and Dawson after their long adventure comes to an end. After an entire film spent where he saw Olivia as something of an annoyance, he's truly sad to see her go after all they've been through. It's quite the bittersweet farewell, and Basil almost tears up when she departs, admitting to Dawson that she was a good kid after all.all.
* Bartholemew's fellow goons begging for him to be spared, only to watch him be fed to Felicia while still in a drunken state for having insulted Ratigan. Even though he was done in by his own stupidity, you can't help but feel a pang of sadness for the defenseless hood.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Basil's DisneyDeath, especially after we just watched him get his ass kicked by a deranged Ratigan for last three minutes.

to:

* Basil's DisneyDeath, especially after we just watched him get his ass kicked by a deranged Ratigan for last three minutes.minutes.
* Olivia and Flaversham bidding farewell to Basil and Dawson after their long adventure comes to an end. After an entire film spent where he saw Olivia as something of an annoyance, he's truly sad to see her go after all they've been through. It's quite the bittersweet farewell, and Basil almost tears up when she departs, admitting to Dawson that she was a good kid after all.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Olivia cried in a rain boot, not in a tin can.


* The moment when Dr. Dawson finds Olivia. She's a little girl who just saw her father get abducted. She's wandering the city at night, scared out of her mind with no one to look after her, eventually ending up hiding in a tin can crying because she got lost looking for the one person she's desperately hoping can help her. Turns into [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments Heartwarming]] when Dawson comforts her and offers to take Olivia to Baker Street to find Basil. Also verges into NightmareFuel when you realize [[AdultFear she could have easily been found by a less upstanding mouse...]]

to:

* The moment when Dr. Dawson finds Olivia. She's a little girl who just saw her father get abducted. She's wandering the city at night, scared out of her mind with no one to look after her, eventually ending up hiding in a tin can forgotten rain boot crying because she got lost looking for the one person she's desperately hoping can help her. Turns into [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments Heartwarming]] when Dawson comforts her and offers to take Olivia to Baker Street to find Basil. Also verges into NightmareFuel when you realize [[AdultFear she could have easily been found by a less upstanding mouse...]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

** On top of this, this all happens on the night of her ''birthday''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

** In particular, Flaversham being forced to operate the robot Queen at knifepoint is sad.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* Dr. Dawson having a MyGodWhatHaveIDone moment, after Olivia, whom he was supposed to watch, is captured by Fidget in the toy store.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/olivia_5.png]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* The moment when Dr. Dawson finds Olivia. She's a little girl who just saw her father get abducted. She's wandering the city at night, scared out of her mind with no one to look after her, eventually ending up hiding in a tin can crying because she got lost looking for the one person she's desperately hoping can help her. Turns into {{Heartwarming}} when Dawson comforts her and offers to take Olivia to Baker Street to find Basil. Also verges into NightmareFuel when you realize [[AdultFear she could have easily been found by a less upstanding mouse...]]

to:

* The moment when Dr. Dawson finds Olivia. She's a little girl who just saw her father get abducted. She's wandering the city at night, scared out of her mind with no one to look after her, eventually ending up hiding in a tin can crying because she got lost looking for the one person she's desperately hoping can help her. Turns into {{Heartwarming}} [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments Heartwarming]] when Dawson comforts her and offers to take Olivia to Baker Street to find Basil. Also verges into NightmareFuel when you realize [[AdultFear she could have easily been found by a less upstanding mouse...]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Mr. Flaversham thought of Ratigan's plot as monstrous. He's only a toymaker, and an evil rat wants his talents to be used for evil. When Ratigan threatens him with death, Mr. Flaversham doesn't care and refuses to go along with Ratigan's plot, accepting his potential death. But once Ratigan hints at harming his daughter, the toymaker resigns to his fate and continues his work.

to:

* Mr. Flaversham thought of Ratigan's plot as monstrous. He's only a toymaker, and an evil rat wants his talents to be used for evil. When Ratigan threatens him with death, Mr. Flaversham doesn't care and refuses to go along with Ratigan's plot, accepting his potential death. But once Ratigan hints at harming his daughter, the toymaker resigns to his fate and continues his work.work.
* The moment when Dr. Dawson finds Olivia. She's a little girl who just saw her father get abducted. She's wandering the city at night, scared out of her mind with no one to look after her, eventually ending up hiding in a tin can crying because she got lost looking for the one person she's desperately hoping can help her. Turns into {{Heartwarming}} when Dawson comforts her and offers to take Olivia to Baker Street to find Basil. Also verges into NightmareFuel when you realize [[AdultFear she could have easily been found by a less upstanding mouse...]]
* Basil's DisneyDeath, especially after we just watched him get his ass kicked by a deranged Ratigan for last three minutes.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
null edit for indexing
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* Basil's reaction to Olivia's MissingMom moment. It's sad enough for her to reveal that she doesn't have a mom, but Basil's strong reaction raises questions about his own parentage.
* Basil's HeroicBSOD moment. Sure it seems petty considering that essentially Ratigan is laughing at Basil like a bully- until you realize how much Basil thrives on his intelligence. He's supposed to be the greatest detective so any amount of failure eats at him. So it makes sense that being mocked by Ratigan would so easily get to him.
* Mr. Flaversham thought of Ratigan's plot as monstrous. He's only a toymaker, and an evil rat wants his talents to be used for evil. When Ratigan threatens him with death, Mr. Flaversham doesn't care and refuses to go along with Ratigan's plot, accepting his potential death. But once Ratigan hints at harming his daughter, the toymaker resigns to his fate and continues his work.

Top