The Secret of NIMH | 
 enlarge | Director: Don Bluth
Actors: Derek Jacobi, Elizabeth Hartman, Arthur Malet, Dom Deluise, Hermione Baddeley
Studio: MGM
Category: Movie
Buy New: $9.99
Rating:  171 reviews
Sales Rank: 13354
Genre: Animation
Rating: G (General Audience)
Media: Video On Demand
Running Time: 83 Minutes
Theatrical Release Date: July 1, 1982
Release Date: August 27, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Synopsis:
A fieldmouse named Mrs. Brisby must move her family to a safe location before the farmer plows the field where they live, but her invalid son Timmy cannot go outside due to his pneumonia. She enlists the aid of some highly intelligent, escaped lab rats that have built a subterranean society inside a rose bush near the farmer's garden. The rats, led by the wise Nicodemus, decide to help her physically move her house to repay a debt of gratitude to her late husband, who made possible the rats' escape from the laboratory. But things become complicated when some of the rats decide to use the situation to kill Nicodemus and make it appear to be accidental. |
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 Childhood Classic December 11, 2008
Ravyn Karasu
I've actually tried reading the book, but I just love the movie so much more. Mrs. Brisby is a single mother mouse desperately trying to save the life of her oldest son, Timmy. In the process, this timid heroine is forced to face her fears and doubts in order to become stronger and accomplish her goal.
The characters are very loveable, cept for your villains who are appropriately creepy in the classic Bluth form. If you want something far more in-depth, the book would be a better read, BUT, for good old fashioned family fun, this is the perfect movie, especially on a rainy day.
Love this show! Many differences b/t book & movie, but still a good movie to view! December 7, 2008
B. Mimms (Tyler, TX United States)
Many differences b/t book & movie, but still a good movie to view! The only thing that really bugged me is that they changed her name to Mrs. Brisby, with a B, when her name is Frisby. Oh, well, little things bug me, but overall, I have always enjoyed this movie!
 A cheesy disappointment November 16, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
My mom bought me the movie after we finished reading Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. I was really excited to watch it. When I did, I ended up bewildered and disappointed.
First, there were many things in the movie not even in the book. Also, I didn't understand why Nicodemus and the owl had spooky, yellow glowing eyes. They were very creepy. The movie was much more violent than the book ever was. The rats don't even look like rats. The rats were just smart, there was no need for magic.
In conclusion, this movie was very cheesy. No pun intended.
The Secret of Nimh September 17, 2008
Kimberly Matthews
This has always been one of my favorite animated films. It follows the novel pretty well, and is just really enjoyable to watch. I absolutely recommend it.
Beautifully done and pertinent to the times. August 31, 2008
M. G. McDonald (San Antonio, TX United States)
The story is for children but deals with subject matter that we should all concern ourselves with. The question of what science is doing to our environment and the life forms which inhabit this planet. I took my children to see it when it came out and have now bought the DVD for my grandchildren.The story line is sweet and timeless.
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