Reviews of The Secret of NIMH 1982
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85.
Sigo en friega amigos, tenemos un cierre pesado. PEro por lo mientras diré que OMG, es muy buena. Pronto: más.
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I was terrified of this movie when I was a kid. And, as with many things in your childhood, whatever sticks with you over the years, whether it's for negative reasons or positive ones, you'll grow to love. (see also, Little Nemo)
So yes, my thoughts on this are not objective. At all. I love this film. So far the best animated mouse film there is, I think Fievel goes West is funnier, Rescuers Down Under more epic, but NIMH…
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In the time I'd seen this movie as a child on VHS and in the time it came to theaters, The Secret of NIMH was pretty extraordinary for animation in crafting a serious story with spellbinding animation that could appeal to all ages. For a kid's film, it's very unusual and serious to behold because it's not just about a bunch of mice being cute and falling into humorous situations like you would see in An American Tail or The…
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As a child I quite liked this film, and there are certainly still parts of it to appreciate as an adult. I'm not normally a fan of the animated style of Don Bluth, but this movie is absolutely gorgeous. The character models, the movement, the backgrounds, everything works together to create a beautiful movie, and one well worth watching for fans of animation on that score alone.
I remembered the movie as being more mature than many of the cartoons…
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A wonderful story that is brilliantly realized through the amazing animation of Don Bluth and his team. Fantastically done.
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Sure, I'll buy rats and mice that had their intelligence increased through scientific experiments -- but then what's the explanation for the amulet and the other magic powers?
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Few animated films have a look as stunning as NIMH. From the fluid movement of characters to the beautifully detailed backgrounds, the film constantly delights the eyes. I've got no real problem with the magic or the origin of the stone, as the rats have in many ways surpassed their human creators. The film does spend a bit too much of its run time enhancing the feeling of desperate peril, but otherwise, this remains one of my favorite pieces of animation.
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From a technical standpoint, 'The Secret of NIMH' is overflowing with remarkable, vibrant animation. Kudos to the twelve animators involved. The film's story is darker than one might expect, but I think that elevates it. Though, it's not as fleshed-out as I think it could've been; and the "comedy relief" is somewhat of a failure, and to be honest, not really needed. Jerry Goldsmith's score is a definite high spot, and I couldn't imagine the film without it. 'NIMH' is a worthy adaptation (despite my quibbles), and a film I'm glad to see reclaimed from a lost childhood.
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This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.
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Una joya de animación clásica que mucha más gente debería ver.