The fairly long in the tooth child, through whose eyes most Disney dramas, live or otherwise, are seen, seems to have grown up Just a little; a fact which should please adults while not offending the young.

However much the film breaks with Disney tradition, it's still a winning effort that mixes cuteness with dry wit in the service of a fast-paced, emotionally charged adventure tale.

This loveable romp evokes a gloomy, starlit London of Georgian streets and quietly grand parks.

This is flat-out one of Disney's finest achievements, because puppies.