Mouse Hunt is a 1997 American black comedy slapstick film directed by Gore Verbinski in his directorial debut, written by Adam Rifkin and starring Nathan Lane and Lee Evans, and featured William Hickey, who died shortly after the film was shot.It was the first family film to be released by DreamWorks Pictures, who released it in the United States on December 19, 1997. Two brothers inherit their dead father's long established string making factory. When their string magnate father, Rudolf Smuntz, dies, brothers Ernie (Nathan Lane) and Lars (Lee Evans) move into his decrepit mansion. He is portrayed by Nathan Lane, who also voiced Snowbell in the Stuart Little duology, and Timon in the Lion King duology. When their father dies, brothers Ernie and Lars inherit a rundown string factory and a run down house. Mouse Hunt is a Big-Time Underrated Comedic Classic. The two lead characters use a variety of implements to try to kill a mouse, including a shotgun and a nail gun. Though harmless he looks, as the movie progresses, the mouse shows more and more wit and dexterity, outsmarting all the traps the brothers set. When their father dies, Ernie & Lars inherit an old house and the family string factory. The Mouse is the main antagonist of the 1997 DreamWorks film Mouse Hunt. This handsome gentleman is the older, loveable, logically-minded, more mature, greedy, and cynical brother of Lars Smuntz. After moving in, they learn that the house has historical architectural importance and is valued in the millions. Certainly on one level 'Mousehunt' is a loving homage to Laurel and Hardy and isn't shy about it - in one scene Nathan Lane's Oliver Hardy-like character simpers at some ladies and flickers his tie at them. Father Winter's Timepiece Trap - A Limited Edition Forgotten Power trap type Mousehunt item. The first big family film from Steven Spielberg, David Geffen, and Jeffrey Katzenberg's DreamWorks studio stars Nathan Lane and British comedian Lee Evans as estranged brothers who are reunited when their father dies, leaving them a run-down house as part of their inheritance. He was portrayed by Lee Evans. When their string magnate father, Rudolf Smuntz, dies, brothers Ernie (Nathan Lane) and Lars (Lee Evans) move into his decrepit mansion. Is Netflix, Amazon, Fandor, iTunes, etc. Struggling to keep a promise to never sell the now unprofitable string factory, the brothers decide that restoring the house, the last built by a famous architect, could bring them a great deal of money. Gore Verbinski, the TV-commercials director responsible for the Budweiser frogs, directed this Adam Rifkin screenplay about two brothers (Nathan Lane and Lee Evans) who inherit a string factory and a decaying country home after the death of their father (the late William Hickey, in his last role). View image. Mousehunt (1997) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The mouse fills the house with gas later and blows the brothers sky-high. Struggling to… Sign In Mouse Hunt. No charm. Mouse Hunt (1997) Contact (1997) Volcano (1997) Fools Rush In (1997) The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) Eraser (1996) Sgt. After many years apart,their father's death and the abandoned house they inherited in the process reunite the brothers,Ernie and Lars Smuntz in a way neither were really expecting at all. Ernie, who runs a five-star restaurant, is suddenly fired when a man dies while eating there. This subreddit is to discuss events, strategies, and to hold events. Parents need to know that Mouse Hunt is a 1997 movie filled with unrelenting comedic pratfall-style violence. MouseHunt is a fun adventure game where players engage in royal quests as a MouseHunter, hired by the King, to catch the unique and ridiculous mice that have invaded the kingdom! 20% Power Bonus with Snowball Charm. MouseHunt Wiki; MozKa's MH Guide; Feedback Friday; HitGrab Merch Store; Novice. However they don't reckon on the house's one inhabitant a small mouse who has no intention of going anywhere. Mouse Hunt is a Big-Time Underrated Comedic Classic. Lars Smuntz is one of the two main protagonists in 1997 flim MouseHunt. He is a small mouse that the Smuntz brothers, the movie's protagonists, try to get out of a mansion they wish to sell. Treasure Maps Start New. Mouse Hunt - The hapless Smuntz brothers are delighted to discover that the ramshackle house they've inherited from their father is actually a long-forgotten, neglected architectural treasure worth millions. Since the boys are involved in a bitter long-standing argument over cord versus twine, they're happy to learn about an offer from a preservation society for a small fortune. It is a dreary, dark comedy starring Nathan Lane and Lee Evans as two brothers who inherit their father's decrepit string factory. At their father's funeral, a coffin handle breaks, and their father goes catapulting into the sewer. But auctioning the dwelling proves complicated when the house's current resident, an intrepid field mouse, balks at their attempts to evict him. Available on iTunes, Prime Video, Tubi TV When their string magnate father, Rudolf Smuntz, dies, brothers Ernie (Nathan Lane) and Lars (Lee Evans) move into his decrepit mansion. The style is very akin to Looney Toons, in many ways. Find out where to watch movies online now! Mousehunt only loses out as it pays lip service to a Christmas setting in one or two scenes and the snowy setting of the La Rue house on the hill. Mouse Hunt is a Big-Time Underrated Comedic Classic. In the 50s they faced another 'plague' that had nothing to do with a mouse but had everything to do with a 'monster'. Father Winter's Timepiece Trap. Directed by Gore Verbinski. streaming MouseHunt? A lot of physical comedy, and the main characters are constantly running into funny and unusual scenarios that they have to escape. Festive Forgotten Fir Trap Limited Edition: 7,000 20% 5% 10 Extremely Fresh Lord/Lady 0 gold; … This is Clean Comedy that outperforms the majority of the comedic films on the market. Two brothers (Nathan Lane and Lee Evans) inherit a string factory and a decaying country home after the death of their father (the late William Hickey, in his last role). Director Gore Verbinski brings a certain gothic style to the proceedings, including the grand old mansion that acts as the primary battleground, but Mouse Hunt is basically another case of a ridiculously small David thoroughly trouncing and humiliating his hapless Goliaths. Two stumblebum inheritors are determined to rid their antique house of a mouse … When their string magnate father, Rudolf Smuntz, dies, brothers Ernienand Lars move into his decrepit mansion. Lars, the loyal son, refuses to sell out the factory, which angers his wife so she kicks him out. God, I hate that mouse!Ernie Smuntz Ernest "Ernie" Smuntz is one of the two main protagonists in 1997 flim MouseHunt. The style is very akin to Looney Toons, in many ways. When their father dies, Ernie & Lars inherit an old house and the family string factory. The cynical, world-weary older brother (Nathan Lane) can't wait to be rid of it, but the younger, more naive and trusting brother (Lee Evans) is more loyal to family tradition. Mousehunt ( 1997) Gore Verbinski, the TV-commercials director responsible for the Budweiser frogs, directed this Adam Rifkin screenplay about two brothers (Nathan Lane and Lee Evans) who inherit a string factory and a decaying country home after the death of their father (the late William Hickey, in his last role). In the wrong hands this could easily have turned into a cruel slapstick and nothing else. Gold 1,000. But even if you think you don't like Laurel and Hardy, I would be surprised if you didn't love this film. MOUSEHUNT is not for children. With Nathan Lane, Lee Evans, Vicki Lewis, Maury Chaykin. The style is very akin to Looney Toons, in many ways. 0. No bait armed. Points 0. However, they are constantly tormented by a mouse within the walls. A lot of physical comedy, and the main characters are constantly running into funny and unusual scenarios that they have to escape. When they find the house may be worth millions they set about renovating it to auction it. This is Clean Comedy that outperforms the majority of the comedic films on the market. Class: Map Base Weapon Bait Charm Potion Special Torn Page Crafting Collectibles Message Bonus Special Hunting Task Trap Skin. This handsome gentleman is the younger, loveable, oafish, immature, klutzy, but sweet brother of Ernie Smuntz. Comedy 1998 1 hr 37 min. A lot of physical comedy, and the main characters are constantly running into funny and unusual scenarios that they have to escape. Larry's Loot Lexicon . Click here for more details about Father Winter's Timepiece Trap. Mouse Hunt has a great blend of an old school three stogies like feel, put together with over the top physical comedy like 'Home Alone'. 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