She has been sent by the villainous falcon (voiced by the late great James Woods) to case the Little household. The falcon is holding her against her will, forcing her to help him rob the family of Mrs. Little’s precious ring. Let’s be honest: For kids watching in 1999, the moment Margalo reveals she was lying to Stuart was devastating .
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It’s a brutal lesson in trust. But it’s also where Margalo’s redemption arc begins. Unlike typical "bad guys," Margalo isn’t evil. She is a victim of circumstance. The falcon (whom she calls "the beast") has threatened to eat her if she doesn’t comply. She isn’t stealing for greed; she is stealing for survival. She has been sent by the villainous falcon
But for many fans of a certain age, the true scene-stealer wasn't a mammal at all. It was a tiny, golden-feathered canary named . Let’s be honest: For kids watching in 1999,