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Summary: A FRISBY YOU DONT PLAY WITH!
Review: I first watched this at a small movie theatre while on holiday, I was 10 at the time, and eager to see this new animated movie, I certainly wasnt disappointed, I LOVED IT! , where do I start? The animation was flawless, none of the computer enhanced anime movies we see today (not that I dont like it, Beast Wars Rock! ) The characters have so much depth, they actually have a past worth telling, a present worth sharing and a future that my imagination tells me is going to be great. (Im pretending I didnt see the sequel, which wasnt bad, but lacked the same quality that is The Secret of Nimh) Mrs Frisby, what a mouse! if all of rodent kind had the same kinda spunk she displays protecting her little ones, then theyd be ruling the world, shes the kind of heroine that is a wonderful role model, I hope we get to see a future prequel story that does her justice. Jeremy (I think thats the crows name? ) Loved him, absolutely adored him, gotta love Dom Deluise, still cracks me up. Nicodemus, what a wise old, cool looking rat, Id be pretty intimidated if I saw him in some dark alley crawling out of a sewer! . Justin (I think thats his name), our damsel/hero love interest dude, thats sweet like a once experimented on guinnea rat (a rose maybe? ) Timothy, and the rest of her brood, the shrew, the cat, the freaky looking Owl (gotta admire a mouse going into that creepy tree, with a critter that looks at rodents like walking happy meals! ), and of course the Baddie whose name I cant remember but he was a real ratbag! Overall the plot was well rounded full of laughter, tears, excitement, compassion and Love. GET IT NOW, I still enjoy it even at the ripe old age of 28 (must get a hold of a copy myself! ) SECRET OF N.I.M.H is a classic my favourite anime movie ever! , I also recommend Watership down and for the older over 18 kiddies, get Ninja scrolls and Fire and Ice (1983), theyre cool too!
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Summary: An Insparation for All
Review: Based on the classic children's novel, Mrs. Frisby and the Mice of NIMH. Mrs. Brisby(her name was changed for some reason) faced with the mysterious death of her husband is now faced with a sick child and destruction of her home. Looking for a way to save her house and children, she discovers a secret organization of super intelligent mice only known as NIMH. What is the secret behind this organiztation? could it be linked to her husbands death? I don't think I have ever seen an American animated movie like this. This is proof that not all animated movies have to be about flashy animation, cheap musical sequences, and celebrity vocals. This movie is all about story and that's whats improtant. The animation is beautiful with unbelievably detailed backrounds and set designs. The characters are realistic and well performed. The only small issue with this movie is the content. It's a little graphic for a G-Rated movie such as needles being stuck inside the mice, characters being stabbed and bleeding, makes me wonder what was cut from the final version. But it just made the movie more original and realistic so it doesn't ruin the movie at all. I recomend this to anyone period.
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Summary: wow
Review: Wow, how can you people say this is a good movie?!?!
Ever read the book, it makes this movie look like crap on the side of the road that's days old.
It is kinda based on the book, which is awesome, and it leaves out some characters and it's bad don't listen to what others said about it, read the book and screw the movie!
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Summary: A wonderful classic
Review: I have read many of the other reviews for this particular film, and I have to say that I am impressed with the eloquence of most. Really, there is not a great deal I can add to the positive revies of this film. Those of you who are partial to the book will always have your criticisms. I am personally impressed with the aspects of magical realism that Don Bluth portrays in this animated film. One also has to keep in mind that, in order to keep an animated film at a length that will engage a child's attention and imagination, the story cannot follow the book exactly. If the story were followed exactly, the film would have been well over four hours long, and that would be for the first film...It would have to be done in a series like "The Lord of the Rings" (which still doesn't follow the books exactly...See my point?) Yes, some characters were left out, yes, the plot itself changes quite a bit, but the integrity of the message the book conveys is maintained throughout Don Bluth's creation. Beyond that, the art forms between novels and films are entirely different; that is why there is such a phrase as "poetic license." Flood your senses with beauty and color in a scope that only Don Bluth can produce, and forget about making desparate comparisons to the book! This film is truly beautiful and touches both children and adults on a level that is difficult for even Disney to achieve.
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Summary: An old favorite....
Review: To start with, I feel I should mention that I am biased where this movie is concerned. I grew up with it (if you consider 20 to be "grown up"), and it remains one of my favorite movies. If you've read the novel that this movie is based on (Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH), you'll know that it isn't exactly spot-on in its minute accuracy. Some things are changed a bit, and others are left out, due to a simple lack of time to cover all of the details. Nevertheless, this is a fairly faithful translation of a great novel into animated form. The characters are endearing and well-acted, and the animation is of top-notch quality and detail. I can't speak for the DVD, as I'm working off of my old VHS copy. The basic story is quite intact, though its execution has been "spiced" a bit in some places, so that it can hold the attention of a younger (or less patient) audience. The line between magic and science is a little blurry here, but I don't think that detracts from the film's quality at all. Whether viewed as a preparation to read the book, as a companion to the book, or as a stand-alone treat this is a wonderful film, and easily some of the best work that Don Bluth has generated since his split from Disney.
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Summary: Don Bluth's Best Movie
Review: I saw this movie on HBO Back in the 80's and loved it since - Don Bluth has made many other animated films, but none of them have the class, humor and the fantastic animation of "The Secret of Nimh". This was Bluth's "Citizen Kane" and he hasnt topped it yet. This was the only time the former Disney animator beat his former bosses with a excellent story and near-perfect characterization. While his other films were far more successful they always seemed to be expensive advertisments for toys with predictable plotlines. Those movies were fun for the little kiddies but, but not much fun for animation fans who wanted Bluth to be the savior of this great art form. My only gripe about the DVD is that it should have been redone for widescreen and 5.1 sound, my copy looks exactly like the VHS print. I guess since MGM thought it was just a "kids movie" they didnt need to spend any extra money to remaster it from a better film source and give it a high class presentation.
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Summary: Watching it right now...
Review: I'm 23 years old now, and my girlfriend wanted me to rent this...I was like "uh, the secret of nimh??? ok sweetie whatever you say..." I haven't seen this movie probably in 15 years and i will say...I'm going to buy it now. What a cool movie, It's just entertaining...and even kind of scary... It's totally cool to remember things from your childhood, and I had to have seen this flick 100 times when i was a kid, and I'm barely remembering it now...buy it, and remember your childhood...it's good for you.
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Summary: Not the same as the book, but just as good anyway!
Review: While this movie is a bit more fantasy-like than the book, I think it's just as good. The first time I saw this was several years ago when Nickelodeon used to play movies on Sundays. Once I saw it, I immediately went after the book, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. Told in the style of Poppy or Watership Down, both the movie and the story have the same main plot: A family of mice must move out of their home before the tractor comes for the yearly harvest. The problem is, little Timothy mouse is sick with pnemonia (forgive my spelling) and if he goes out of the house, he will die. Now Mrs. Frisby must look to the Rats, a race of intelligent rodents, to help them to be able to survive the tractor without leaving their home.
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Summary: A childhood classic
Review: This had been my favorite cartoon movie since I was six years old. I knew every line Mrs. Brisby spoke. This is the stuff that flying dreams are made of and will always be treasured in my heart. A great tale of bravery and overcoming the odds with a touch of magic.
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Summary: Watching it right now...
Review: I'm 23 years old now, and my girlfriend wanted me to rent this...I was like "uh, the secret of nimh??? ok sweetie whatever you say..." I haven't seen this movie probably in 15 years and i will say...I'm going to buy it now. What a cool movie, It's just entertaining...and even kind of scary... It's totally cool to remember things from your childhood, and I had to have seen this flick 100 times when i was a kid, and I'm barely remembering it now...buy it, and remember your childhood...it's good for you.
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