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Summary: great piece of animation
Review: i am not an expert on animation but i remember this movie from many years ago. with so many dvds coming out now, i was surprised to find this movie to add to my growing dvd collection. reading the book was a joy and seeing this movie again was a nice trip down memory lane. the story is very engrossing touching upon the subject of medical testing using animals and the results of such experiments. the characters also make this movie wonderful to watch. i can't forget the first time i saw the great owl and his frightening appearance. this mixture of mature storyline and memorable character is good because it appeals to kids and adults alike.the dvd itself has no special features other than subtitles and the original trailer but it neither adds or detracts from the viewing enjoyment. the small booklet included with the package has facts for young kids to read and learn about the animation process behind the movie. one caution, the final conflict between two rats may be a bit graphic especially for very young children but i saw it at a very young age and did not think too much of it. i think it was good that the makers of this film kept to the original story rather than modifying it for strictly a younger audience. for those who would like to add this to their dvd collection and perserve it for many repeated viewings, i highly recommend this dvd.
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Summary: Excellent movie
Review: I remember seeing this movie at the theatre when I was a youngster. Several of the younger kids were scared to death and crying, so make sure you're kids can handle some violence before you go out and buy it. However, it's an absolutely amazing animated feature. I was thrilled to see it available on DVD and bought it the first time I saw it. I watched it that night and it was just as good as I had remembered it. This is probably the only animated feature I've seen that stands up to the many wonderful Disney features. If I'm not mistaken, this is Don Bluth's post Disney debut, and it's much better than anything he's done since it. The animation in his later movies is kind of corny, but this is Disney quality and the storyline is excellent.
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Summary: GREAT MOVIE
Review: I LOVED THIS MOVIE. IT WAS SO WELL DONE, SO SAD, IT MADE ME WANT TO CRY. AMAZING FILM FOR ALL AGES.
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Summary: Great Movie, Sore DVD...
Review: In my opinion, The Secret of NIMH is the sole best American animation ever to be released. The animation is unmatched, paying very close attention to detail, and the story can be enjoyed on many levels, making this not only a children's film, but a film that anyone can enjoy. I did not have the movie already (though had rented it numerous times), so I snatched it up. The movie is beautiful, ...very worth it at that, but if you already own the VHS version, you may want to consider waiting for a better version to be released (if that ever happens). The DVD itself contains the movie...and...and that's it. The menus are VERY bare-bones, and the only extra included is the very sparse teaser-trailer. Not adequate for a film of this stature, IMO. I bought this movie for the movie, but with this being Don Bluth's most coveted film, I think it deserved better treatment. Bottom Line: If you own the VHS Tape, hold off on the DVD- However, if you have yet to relish this remarkable film, get it-- and fast! -Ryoko
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Summary: Wonderful Storytelling
Review: This is a wonderful animated tale. The story is well-paced, has good levels of drama and humor, and contains a variety of well-developed characters. Just as impressive is the animation. I watched it once with the kids, then after they went to bed I went back through it to spend more time looking at it. It wasn't so much that it was technically advanced, but rather I was impressed the artistry. The animators were marvelous at expressing emotions and establishing the characters. I'm not much on judging movies historically, but it's interesting to note its place in the evolution of animated films. It was done by a break-away animator from Disney, who left because Disney was going downhill. The quality of this film kicked Disney out of its malaise, and so is partly responsible for the many excellent animated film in more recent years.
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Summary: The Best Animated Family Movie ever...
Review: Besides All Dogs Go To Heaven, this has got to be Don Bluth's best! Filled with magical, exciting, breathtaking animated fun, THE SECRET OF NIMH is truly the best. It tells the tale of a timid mouse named Mrs. Brisby (originally named Mrs. Frisby)who goes in search of someone who can help her. Her son, Timmy is sick with pnemoniua, and only the power of love and bravery can save his life. I fully reccomend this motion picture for the entire family's enjoyment. ~Julia, 11
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Summary: Great movie..Bad DVD
Review: The film is a truly a great film but is little improved from VHS on the DVD edition. The lack of a widescreen aspect ratio and any worthwhile extras make this good enough to plop the kids in front of but wont be anything new for those who have seen the movie on tv or vhs a few times.
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Summary: Totally Awesome - My New Favorite
Review: I bought this DVD because I am such a big fan of Don Bluth's work on Dragon's Lair and Space Ace, and I was not disappointed. This is truly a new favorite for me. The story is interesting and will appeal to both young and old. But the real treat in this feature is the use of color. It is like watching a beautiful painting. This is much better than *anything* that Disney has ever put out.
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Summary: The stone
Review: I have a good foundation in films that expand the imagination. This happens to be one of them. This was my absolute first animated movie of my lifetime. It sparked something in my mind when I was a child that I will never forget. That was motivation. Anyone who doesn't like secret of Nimh, may think so because of its lavishness. But the truth is, Don Bluth found a great story and told it the best he could. It is different from the book, and thats alright. A person shouldn't set their standards that way. It is a very dramatic and heroic tale of some very small creatures trying to defeat something so large, that only something tremendous and exciting could pull them through. Will plays a large part, next to heart and courage. I recommend this to parents who want their children to have grand imaginations, or to those who already have one. (Since there aren't any listed above - here are the qualities) Film 4.5 (As good as possible) Story 5.0 Sound 4.5 (As good as expected, great for Tru-surround)
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Summary: One of my favorite Animated Movies.
Review: A outstanding piece of art done by Don Bluth, this is one of the best animated movies i've seen with The Black Cauldron, Akira, Ghost in the Shell, Professional: Golgo 13, Heavy Metal, Ninja Scroll, The Last Unicorn, The Hobbit, Mulan, ETC. You animation lovers should own this DVD or VHS movie. Recommendations: Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, Last Unicorn, Princess Bride, The Neverending Story, Dune, The 5th Element, Army of Darkness, Conan The Barbarian, and Vampire Hunter D.
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