gurgi4
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This films bears much of the same criticism I have for Bluth's "American Tail." It seems to lay the sentimentality on a bit heavy for my tastes.
That said, the comraderie experienced by the characters in this movie is heartfelt and real. Cera and Littlefoot bicker realistically, and Spike and Ducky make a nice pair. Because of sympathy Bluth wonderfully derives from his dinos, one (even myself as an adult) gets caught up in their search for the Great Valley.
One of Bluth's most popular movies (evident by the numerous inferior sequels this one has had). A 4 out of 5 on my Bluth scale and a 3 out of 5 on my personal scale.
That said, the comraderie experienced by the characters in this movie is heartfelt and real. Cera and Littlefoot bicker realistically, and Spike and Ducky make a nice pair. Because of sympathy Bluth wonderfully derives from his dinos, one (even myself as an adult) gets caught up in their search for the Great Valley.
One of Bluth's most popular movies (evident by the numerous inferior sequels this one has had). A 4 out of 5 on my Bluth scale and a 3 out of 5 on my personal scale.
Like all of Don Bluth's films, this movie contains some wonderful animation. The songs are hummable and the score by James Horner is second-to-none.
That said, the story of Fievel lost in America is just a bit too sentimental. Not that there's anything wrong with sentimental, I often enjoy a good cry as much as the next guy, but watching the film as an adult reminds me just how heavily the sentimentality WAS heaped on.
As a kid, this film was a favorite of mine. And today it still means something to me as a fond childhood memory. But compared to "Nimh," Bluth's first film, this one just doesn't quite match up. A 4 out of 5 on my Bluth scale and a 3 out of 5 on my personal scale.
That said, the story of Fievel lost in America is just a bit too sentimental. Not that there's anything wrong with sentimental, I often enjoy a good cry as much as the next guy, but watching the film as an adult reminds me just how heavily the sentimentality WAS heaped on.
As a kid, this film was a favorite of mine. And today it still means something to me as a fond childhood memory. But compared to "Nimh," Bluth's first film, this one just doesn't quite match up. A 4 out of 5 on my Bluth scale and a 3 out of 5 on my personal scale.
Don Bluth has had a "roller coaster ride" of a career in animation. His animation is always beautiful to look at, and there is a certain charm to it that always says to me, "this is a Don Bluth film."
That said, he is at his best when he has a great story and feels less concerned with what I call "Disney-ification" (that overwhelming need and compulsion to copy the style, characters, and mood of the films of "The Mouse.")
Happily, "Secret of Nimh" seems to be striving for something of its very own. It (like the anime-esque "The Last Unicorn" and Disney's "The Black Cauldron") hale from a period in animation that was tending a bit "dark." This was also a time when I was a child and, therefore, these three films hold a special place in my heart.
"Nimh" however is the best of the three in my opinion. Even watching the film today, I still find myself getting caught up in the plight of Mrs. Brisby as she tries to save her family from the farmer's plow. The way Bluth told the story (no production numbers; nothing overly cutesy) adds to the overall effect of the film.
Very involving and exciting! This film is one of my favorites!
Sadly, though, I feel Bluth peaked with his best film, first. "Nimh" outshines anything he has done since (only "Anastasia" and "Titan A.E" came close). On my Bluth scale (and my personal scale), I give "Nimh" a 5 out of 5!!!
That said, he is at his best when he has a great story and feels less concerned with what I call "Disney-ification" (that overwhelming need and compulsion to copy the style, characters, and mood of the films of "The Mouse.")
Happily, "Secret of Nimh" seems to be striving for something of its very own. It (like the anime-esque "The Last Unicorn" and Disney's "The Black Cauldron") hale from a period in animation that was tending a bit "dark." This was also a time when I was a child and, therefore, these three films hold a special place in my heart.
"Nimh" however is the best of the three in my opinion. Even watching the film today, I still find myself getting caught up in the plight of Mrs. Brisby as she tries to save her family from the farmer's plow. The way Bluth told the story (no production numbers; nothing overly cutesy) adds to the overall effect of the film.
Very involving and exciting! This film is one of my favorites!
Sadly, though, I feel Bluth peaked with his best film, first. "Nimh" outshines anything he has done since (only "Anastasia" and "Titan A.E" came close). On my Bluth scale (and my personal scale), I give "Nimh" a 5 out of 5!!!