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'Mouse Hunt' or — The Joy of Destruction? | by Colin Edwards It was a commercial success, grossing approximately $125
, noting the "well-timed give-and-take" between Lane and Evans. While some reviewers, like Roger Ebert, found the slapstick vacuum-like, others praised its "surprisingly dark atmosphere" and "subversive sense of humor". | by Colin Edwards , noting the "well-timed
Upon release in 1997, Mouse Hunt was dismissed. "Too dark for kids," said The New York Times . "Too gross for adults," said Variety . They missed the point. The film is a dialogue between order (Ernie’s fine dining) and chaos (Lars’ filth). The mouse is the synthesis.