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The Secret of NIMH (1982)

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Reviews Counted: 17

Fresh: 16

Rotten:1

Average Rating: 6.8/10

Runtime: 85 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: Don Bluth's THE SECRET OF NIMH is an exquisitely drawn, colorfully animated feature about Mrs. Brisby, a brave mother field mouse who struggles to save her family's home from a farmer's plow. She... Don Bluth's THE SECRET OF NIMH is an exquisitely drawn, colorfully animated feature about Mrs. Brisby, a brave mother field mouse who struggles to save her family's home from a farmer's plow. She soon discovers she needs the help of the strange, intelligent rats who live beneath the nearby rosebush in an intricate city. But when the timid but determined Mrs. Brisby discovers the astounding wonders of NIMH, it could change her life forever. From the Hitchcockian flashback sequence revealing the rats' secret to the moral questions raised about animal testing, this film is a beautiful example of how animation can expertly tell a gripping story while still remaining appropriate and entertaining for children. Widely considered to be Bluth's masterpiece, THE SECRET OF NIMH features a strong cast of vocal talent, including Derek Jacobi, John Carradine, Dom DeLuise, Elizabeth Hartman, Wil Wheaton, and Shannen Doherty. [More]

Starring: Derek Jacobi, Elizabeth Hartman, John Carradine, Shannen Doherty

Starring: Derek Jacobi, Elizabeth Hartman, John Carradine, Shannen Doherty, Wil Wheaton, Dom DeLuise

Director: Don Bluth

Director: Don Bluth
Screenwriter: Don Bluth, Will Finn, Gary Goldman
Producer: Don Bluth

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Release:

Jun 16, 2009

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DVD Features:

  • 2-Disc Set
  • Region 1
  • NTSC
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital Surround - English, Spanish
  • Mono - French
  • Subtitles - English - Closed Captioned
  • Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Alternate Scenes: Deleted Scenes (w/Optional Audio Commentary)
  • Behind the Scenes: Making Of (10 min.)

Interactive Features:

  • Interactive Games: Set Top Games (5)
 
 
 
 

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Not enthralling, but worth seeing for anyone interested in the mechanics of this arcane art.

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09/03/08
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
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Every character moves fluidly and imaginatively against an extravaganza of detailed background and dazzling effects, all emboldened by fascinating colored textures.

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08/31/08
Variety Staff
Variety
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It is something gorgeous to look at.

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08/31/08
Richard Corliss
TIME Magazine
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A return to the lush, finely detailed animation seen in the best Disney features.

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08/31/08
TV Guide's Movie Guide

It's a spectacular return to the shimmering, mesmerising deep-focus animation associated with Disney's classic period...

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
06/24/06
Derek Adams
Time Out

Never mind the G rating, this is scary stuff which sent my little one fleeing to another room inside of 10 minutes.

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01/19/06
Christopher Null
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10/03/05
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

It's no secret -- this is one mighty mouse movie!

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01/06/05
Staci Layne Wilson
StaciWilson.com

It looks good, moves well, and delights our eyes.

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10/23/04
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
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The story manages to be sentimental without being especially moving.

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08/30/04
Vincent Canby
New York Times
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07/07/03
Ryan Cracknell
Movie Views

Lovers of animation shouldn't have too much trouble getting the kids to take them along.

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05/24/03
Channel 4 Film

Too leaden for kids, too slight for grownups.

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11/07/02
James Rocchi
Netflix

No review available.

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08/01/02
Rob Vaux
Flipside Movie Emporium

It took years before Disney would match the quality of this first film from expatriate Don Bluth.

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07/26/02
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

No review available.

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07/26/02
Scott Weinberg
eFilmCritic.com

It remains the best entry in Bluth's hugely inconsistent filmography.

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03/28/02
Andy Klein
New Times
 
 
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