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The Secret of NIMH
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Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780792825050
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Original recording reissued, NTSC
ISBN: 6305812055
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Languages: English (Original Language), Analog
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Release Date: February 06, 1995
Running Time: 83 minutes
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: July 02, 1982
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Editorial Review:
In his book, Robert C. O'Brien called his brave widow mouse "Mrs. Frisby," but Disney escapee animator Don Bluth must have thought kids would laugh the wrong way at that. They renamed her "Mrs. Brisby" for 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
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Loved Since I was Young
Always loved this story since I was young. I bought it as part of collection for my nephew to watch when I have him over (and me too....lol).
Rating:  - Bad adaption and weak animation
Before tearing into this film, I commend Bluth for venturing out from Disney and keeping a medium alive during its floundering years; however, when I compare this movie's animation to Disney movies from the golden age or the 90s, it doesn't hold up. The poor layouts don't lead your eye like the compositions in "Peter Pan" or "Aladdin". Don Bluth always acted like he learned everything from the Disney studio that he needed to know when he departed, but this poor adaption really proves he never learned ... Read More
Rating:  - This isn't the best version available.
First off, let me say that I watched this movie as a very young child, and am very much a purist where movies are concerned. The silver U/A logo from the 70's and early 80's is a part of the movie in my opinion and it is a part of my experience in watching the film whenever I go back to it. I find it nostalgic and valuable...and THIS DVD VERSION REPLACED IT!
The 2008 2-Disc release, however, put it back the way it was. The Secret of NIMH (2-Disc Family Fun Edition)
I UTTERLY DESPISE when ... Read More
Rating:  - all star
A loving tale of a mother and and her fight to save her family after the loss of her mate. the journey takes you through the farm house, deep in the rose bush and to the lea of the stone. Meeting many friends and a few enemies along the way you may not cry, but your heart will be filled with emotion.
Rating: - love this movie from childhood
I grew up loving this movie and bought it again as a gift for my brother who also enjoyed it and is now in his 20s. Nice story. I'm not a cartoon person, but I will watch this again.
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