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The Secret Of Nimh [DVD] [1982]

DVD ~ Elizabeth Hartman
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  • Actors: Elizabeth Hartman, Derek Jacobi, Dom DeLuise, Arthur Malet, Hermione Baddeley
  • Directors: Don Bluth
  • Writers: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, John Pomeroy, Robert C. O'Brien, Will Finn
  • Producers: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman
  • Format: Animated, Dubbed, Full Screen, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: MGM Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 2 April 2001
  • Run Time: 79 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000059L8I
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,409 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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In his book, Robert C. O'Brien called his brave widow mouse "Mrs. Frisby", but Disney escapee animator Don Bluth must have thought children would laugh the wrong way at that. They renamed her "Mrs. Brisby" for The Secret of NIMH. That acronym stands for the National Institute of Mental Health, and the rats that live near Mrs. Brisby came from NIMH--they have strange ways. But they're the only ones who can save her house and her children, so Brisby seeks them out with the help of a humorous crow (Dom DeLuise). The magic gets laid on a little thick but this is Don Bluth's most successful attempt to achieve a complete, sincere, animated film. It's often forgotten, but it's a true surprise and a rare treat in the vast wasteland of insubstantial children's fare. --Keith Simanton, Amazon.com


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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you're a child at heart, you'll love it, 28 Aug 2002
By K. Morris "k4te-m0rris" (Blackwood, Wales) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Secret Of Nimh [VHS] [1982] (VHS Tape)
At 23 years of age I'm certainly not ashamed to admit that The Secret of NIMH is one of my favourite films. The story and characters are wonderful, Jeremy the crow is definitely the best animated character in existance. Every element of this film has been brought together into a fantastic masterpiece. It's one cartoon worth watching again and again.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic for both adults and children!, 27 Dec 2000
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This review is from: The Secret Of Nimh [VHS] [1982] (VHS Tape)
A wonderful adaption of the book recreating both its darkness and magic. The voices are chosen splenidly and really bring the characters to life. If you enjoyed the book you will love this adaptation!
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece that puts the best of Disney to shame, 9 Nov 2002
By Kyle McWhirr (Aberdeen, Scotland United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Secret Of Nimh [VHS] [1982] (VHS Tape)
One of the promotional posters for The Secret of NIMH states that it is "Animation in the grand tradition". This a staement I disagree with strongly.
If the "grand tradition" is Disney then NIMH creates it's own style vastly superior to the tradition.
The film was from the outset intended to be as realistic as possable in an animated film and in this respect it is not wanting. The charecters are beautifully drawn, as are the backgrounds.
Strong praise must go to Elizebeth Heartman (Mrs Brisby) who poured her heart and sole into her charecter and created what I believe is the most adorable charecter ever.
The music by Jerry Goldsmith is astounding. It breaks the Disney tradition and remains entirly as background music (with the exception of Mrs Brisby's lulliby) which means there are no parts of the film in which the charecters break into mass, impossably choriographed song and dance.
The Secret of NIMH has touched people in a way that films are not usually capable. The blurb on the back of the video box suggests "share it with someone you love". A fittingly charming statement.
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