THE SECRET OF NIMH (Theatrical Release USA 1982)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì

The Secret of Nimh—cute animated movie—seems reminiscent of some of the Disney classic animations like The Great Mouse Detective or The Sword in the Stone. The movie displays a well-blended mix of mystery, incorporates heart engagement, and employs terrific voice casting that includes Dom Deluise and John Carradine. The film serves the younger audience well.

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Storyline

Mice, rats, crows, and an owl work together to survive.

Additional Thanks

Thank You to Director Don Bluth for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Rich Irvine and James L. Stewart for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Nicodemus (voice of Derek Jacobi), Mrs. Brisby (voice of Elizabeth Hartman), Mr. Ages (voice of Arthur Malet), Jeremy (voice of Dom DeLuise), Auntie Shrew (voice of Hermione Baddeley), Teresa (voice of Shannen Doherty), Marti (voice of Wil Wheaton), Cynthia (voice of Jodi Hicks), Timothy (voice of Ian Fried), Great Owl (voice of John Carradine), Justin (voice of Peter Strauss), Jenner (voice of Paul Shenar), Farmer Fitzgibbons (voice of Lucille Bliss), Sullivan (voice of Aldo Ray), Councilman 1 (voice of Norbert Auerbach), Councilman 2 (voice of Dick Kleiner), and Councilman 3 (voice of Charles Champlin).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. A good young children’s film that works as an ‘easy on the mind’ adult/child share movie.

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Ben Meyers