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When a farmer threatens to plow under a field, a mother mouse gets help from super-intelligent rats in a search for a new home for her family. Review: Secret of Nihm Blu-Ray: Yes, its worth the purchase - I remember seeing this on VHS when I was little, but I knew it was a theater release film. For years, I wondered if this title was originally in widescreen or 4:3 ratio as that is all I had ever seen it in. But I always suspected, it was a widescreen film. Finally, the blu-ray is released and its the first time ever, that I found it widescreen. For that reason alone, its worth the purchase. As for the transfer, its a very nice transfer. I wouldn't say its perfect, but its nice. I noticed a lot of "dust" for lack of a better word in a lot of the scenes. Honestly, I think it was on the original cells when the they were laid across the backgrounds, although it could just as likely be related to the aging/degrading of the original masters. You have to remember that the studio that made this film had just been formed, and was pretty much being run out of a garage. And while some backgrounds looked grainy, I don't really think it was "grain" from the transfers. I believe it comes from the high def details that come out when you take a painted background and blow it up to 42" on the new TVs. Other background scenes were perfect. And for the most part, the widescreen format doesn't particularly add a great deal of "WOW" factor to the movie. Most scenes seemed framed by the edges, so cutting out the edges just takes away a little of the depth. Although, there were some exceptions like some of the up high views of the farm that really put the whole world of the story into view. You see what seems like a rather small world but becomes immense when considering the nature of the main characters. Also, the scenes where Ms. Brisby first goes to the rats of NIHM, the widescreen really shows off the efforts of the animators. Its animation at its best. All in all, the new transfer makes this film look as good as it ever has, possibly with the exception of its original release. And the transfer allows this great film stand toe to toe with about 90% of the Disney films of the same era. The animation style puts you in mind of The Black Caldron. But the true strength of this movie lies in its story. Its an interesting premise that is usually reserved for sci-fi films. Its a film that seems to have everything a kids film would want even if some of it sometimes contradicts the setting. You have hero's and heroines, villains and treachery,sword fights, sages, wizards and magic. You even have a Dragon. Spoiler alert: its the name of the cat, but equally as evil and menacing when your heroine is a mouse. So if you remember this film fondly from your childhood, buy it. If you've never seen it, but you love animation, buy it. If you have kids, buy it. And if you already own the film on DVD or Laserdisc or both (like me), you obviously like the movie so you might as well buy it before it goes out of print as most great films do and usually far too quickly. Hope that helps anyone who is asking the question, should I buy this. Review: the secret of NIMH - A really great, heart warming story about a family of mice that overcome challenges with help from animal friends. It's cute and has a good lesson. I hate to review movies/books as they are so subjective. Good for all ages in my opinion. Having said all of this, I never hesitate to update my reviews should new info seem useful. All of my reviews reflect my honest, personal experience with the reviewed item - your experience may be different. I am not influenced by any outside source. I receive/accept NO free products or discounts that are not available to all shoppers- ever. For some reason our shopper ranks are no longer visible - so, to give you a little more info about me, I am a top 50 reviewer (#30 the highest rank achieved). Those numbers used to fluctuate over time - up and down but I noticed that they stopped updating regularly - perhaps to phase them out. I've been doing reviews for over 25 years with desertcart - nearly 6,000 reviews posted, viewed over 50,000 times, and over 24,000 likes.
| ASIN | B004NDJXOY |
| Actors | Arthur Malet, Derek Jacobi, Dom DeLuise, Elizabeth Hartman, Hermione Baddeley |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,504 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #299 in Kids & Family Blu-ray Discs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,802) |
| Director | Don Bluth |
| Dubbed: | French, Spanish |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 883904232292 |
| MPAA rating | G (General Audience) |
| Media Format | Animated, Blu-ray, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 0.01 ounces |
| Release date | July 6, 2020 |
| Run time | 1 hour and 22 minutes |
| Studio | Universal Pictures Home Entertainment |
| Subtitles: | English, French, Spanish |
C**S
Secret of Nihm Blu-Ray: Yes, its worth the purchase
I remember seeing this on VHS when I was little, but I knew it was a theater release film. For years, I wondered if this title was originally in widescreen or 4:3 ratio as that is all I had ever seen it in. But I always suspected, it was a widescreen film. Finally, the blu-ray is released and its the first time ever, that I found it widescreen. For that reason alone, its worth the purchase. As for the transfer, its a very nice transfer. I wouldn't say its perfect, but its nice. I noticed a lot of "dust" for lack of a better word in a lot of the scenes. Honestly, I think it was on the original cells when the they were laid across the backgrounds, although it could just as likely be related to the aging/degrading of the original masters. You have to remember that the studio that made this film had just been formed, and was pretty much being run out of a garage. And while some backgrounds looked grainy, I don't really think it was "grain" from the transfers. I believe it comes from the high def details that come out when you take a painted background and blow it up to 42" on the new TVs. Other background scenes were perfect. And for the most part, the widescreen format doesn't particularly add a great deal of "WOW" factor to the movie. Most scenes seemed framed by the edges, so cutting out the edges just takes away a little of the depth. Although, there were some exceptions like some of the up high views of the farm that really put the whole world of the story into view. You see what seems like a rather small world but becomes immense when considering the nature of the main characters. Also, the scenes where Ms. Brisby first goes to the rats of NIHM, the widescreen really shows off the efforts of the animators. Its animation at its best. All in all, the new transfer makes this film look as good as it ever has, possibly with the exception of its original release. And the transfer allows this great film stand toe to toe with about 90% of the Disney films of the same era. The animation style puts you in mind of The Black Caldron. But the true strength of this movie lies in its story. Its an interesting premise that is usually reserved for sci-fi films. Its a film that seems to have everything a kids film would want even if some of it sometimes contradicts the setting. You have hero's and heroines, villains and treachery,sword fights, sages, wizards and magic. You even have a Dragon. Spoiler alert: its the name of the cat, but equally as evil and menacing when your heroine is a mouse. So if you remember this film fondly from your childhood, buy it. If you've never seen it, but you love animation, buy it. If you have kids, buy it. And if you already own the film on DVD or Laserdisc or both (like me), you obviously like the movie so you might as well buy it before it goes out of print as most great films do and usually far too quickly. Hope that helps anyone who is asking the question, should I buy this.
F**G
the secret of NIMH
A really great, heart warming story about a family of mice that overcome challenges with help from animal friends. It's cute and has a good lesson. I hate to review movies/books as they are so subjective. Good for all ages in my opinion. Having said all of this, I never hesitate to update my reviews should new info seem useful. All of my reviews reflect my honest, personal experience with the reviewed item - your experience may be different. I am not influenced by any outside source. I receive/accept NO free products or discounts that are not available to all shoppers- ever. For some reason our shopper ranks are no longer visible - so, to give you a little more info about me, I am a top 50 reviewer (#30 the highest rank achieved). Those numbers used to fluctuate over time - up and down but I noticed that they stopped updating regularly - perhaps to phase them out. I've been doing reviews for over 25 years with Amazon - nearly 6,000 reviews posted, viewed over 50,000 times, and over 24,000 likes.
M**.
Favorite Childhood Movie
I absolutely adore this movie. 10/10 would recommend to everyone
T**T
WHY YOU MUST SEE THIS MOVIE!!!
There are two things these days that you will never again see in mainstream Hollywood children's entertainment: Beautifully hand-drawn (cel-by-cel; in two dimensional) animation; and adult oriented, thought-provoking material, into a children's-themed motion picture. This is one of those ultra-rare beauties from the early 1980's, that combines the very best of both of those worlds. Unlike the thoughtless, CGI-induced puff pieces that both Disney & DreamWorks seem to always consistently churn-out on a never-ending basis these days, this rare classic was made back in the days when quality American animation went hand-in-hand with genuine, original adult content, that was truly enjoyable for both the parents and the children-alike. Personally? I grew up with this classic as a child, and I'd recommend it to anyone to see, if only just once. It's truly an over-looked classic that deserves far more attention than it's ever been given. I'd recommend the Blu-ray, 'cause unlike my DVD copy (that I purchased back when it first debuted on that format), which was a poorly done digital transfer with only Full Screen (and not the Widescreen one) with only Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo; the BD copy does a wonderful job at this film's digital mastering transfer into high definition, along with the audio getting an over-haul update into the Dolby Digital 5.1/7.1 HD Surround-Sound. In fact, my only complaint about the Blu-ray edition is new cover, as seen in Amazon's photos, where I miss the original cover from the VHS one from my childhood (see attached photos), but then again, it's a small complaint since I didn't buy the Blu-ray copy for it's cover; I bought it for the movie, and in that most significant of aspects, it did not disappoint: I've never seen this movie such unbelievable clarity in resolution & so vivid in its colors, nor as mind-blowing amazing audio in it Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound.....I feel like a kid all over again!
C**R
This is a underappreciated timeless classic animated film 🎥!!!
"The Secret of NIMH" was a beloved movie from my childhood!!! Even as an adult I still find myself in awe while watching this movie!!! The plot is unlike anything I have ever seen! It's truly one-of-a-kind and beyond unique and special! The messages portrayed in this movie are powerful for children and adults alike!!! If you haven't seen this movie, and enjoy movies about animals from their perspectives, then this is most definitely a movie you need to look into!!!
D**E
Great movie
This is a classic. It’s a great story but is kind of dark in places for really little ones. Highly recommended.
M**P
Une histoire captivante, lisse, une animation propre, et une combinaison musicale exceptionnelle se mêle pour faire de ce film une expérience enrichissante sensorielle. Situé dans la tradition des films d'animation de Disney, mais la saveur de ce film est une nuance différente. Je dirais presque plus «réaliste». En ne mettant pas de côté tout les films Disney (que j'adore regarder), ce film traite d'un problème posé sur un niveau de «ça peut arriver». Aucune recherche d'un prince charmant dans cette histoire - juste une personne (la souris dans le film) qui tente de régler les problèmes du monde réel de la façon de déplacer la maison de la famille Brisby dans des conditions d'urgence lorsque l'un de ses membres est trop malade pour se déplacer. L'histoire a beaucoup de charme et d'esprit et aussi, un peu de mortalité. L'art et l'animation sont de premier ordre, et l'intrigue coule sans beaucoup de détails sans importance pour le rembourrage. Les très jeunes enfants ne peuvent pas suivre exactement ce message qui est envoyé à l'audience, cependant, ils vont probablement profiter du spectacle. Pour plus de téléspectateurs, la plupart devraient être en mesure de revenir sur le thème de la "compassion et l'auto-sacrefice" dans des conditions difficiles. A l'origine n'est pas un film bien connu, il a mis en place un véritable culte au fil des ans. Ce film mérite une place dans votre vidéothèque - surtout si vous avez des enfants. *** Chaudement recommandée ***
J**Y
Algunos de las reseñas indicaban que la película no tenia el audio original (me refiero al blue ray que yo tengo). El blue ray tiene más de un audio en español, tiene al menos uno latino y el original que yo vi en el cine. Es algo que recuerdo perfectamente sobre todo cuando Nicodemus habla al principio. La película aún en blu ray no tiene la calidad esperada pero hay que tener en cuenta que no está remasterizada. Por lo demás la disfruto como la primera vez que la vi y con un aire de nostalgia.
I**.
Es ist mir unerklärlich, warum dieses kleine Meisterwerk von Don Bluth nie im TV läuft. Dieser Zeichentrick ist wirklich sehenswert (allerdings nicht für die ganz Kleinen), spannend, liebreizend aber auch mit politischem Hintergrund gemacht und in ein wenig Magie verpackt. Die Geschichte des bänderverliebten Vogels allein ist ja schon ein Clou. Glaube, Hoffnung, Freundschaft und Mut sind die prägenden Begriffe dieser spannenden (manchmal ein bisschen unheimlichen) Geschichte. Sehenswert ab 8 👍
N**A
Audio es español y mucho mejor que el dvd, el bluray es pantalla completa y mejor calidad! Por decir algún pero… la caratula no es la original del vhs!
G**H
Schon beim ersten Anschauen und bereits nach wenigen Minuten hatte ich die Ahnung, dies würde mein Lieblings-Nicht-Disney-Zeichentrickfilm werden und gegen Ende des Films wurde ich in dieser Ahnung bestätigt. Teilweise wirkt er sogar detaillierter oder mindestens genau so detailliert wie die Disney-Filme. Alleine die Vielseitigkeit und der Realismus der Gesichtsausdrücke, im Besonderen von Mrs. Brisby, hatten es mir angetan. Die Bewegungen der einzelnen Charaktere sehen ebenfalls realistisch und fließend aus. Neben der liebevoll und niedlich gezeichneten Mrs. Brisby gibt es weitere unterschiedliche Figuren, wie der tollpatschige aber hilfsbereite Rabe, eine sinistre aber gute, riesige Eule und eine noch sinistere Ratte. Nun hebt sich der Film deutlich von anderen ab. Ihn durchzieht von Anfang bis Ende eine sehr düstere Stimmung, die für jüngere Kinder unter Umständen zu gruselig wirken könnte. Auch an den Dialogen merkt man, dass man es nicht mit Disney zu tun hat; sie sind einfach unvergleichlich, irgendwie anders. Besonders bemerkenswert und beeindruckend ist außerdem das Spiel von Licht, Dunkelheit und Farben, wodurch der Film außergewöhnlich bunt und lebendig wirkt. Etwas Ähnliches habe ich zuvor noch nie gesehen. Man könnte beinahe sagen, der Film blitzt, blinkt und strahlt als käme er aus der Zukunft. In der Tat ist es zumindest für mich unglaublich, dass er immerhin schon 30 Jahre auf dem Buckel hat. Dafür war er schon sehr fortschrittlich. Es gibt in diesem Film eine Szene, die mich auch gleich zum nächsten Punkt - der Ausstattung der DVD - bringt, welche leider ganz simpel komplett nichtexistent ist :-( Zu gerne hätte ich einige Tricks erfahren, wie beispielsweise ein Traktor über das Feld rollt und Mrs. Brisby versucht ihn aufzuhalten - Rein vom Optischen würde ich nämlich sagen, dies sei ein real gefilmter Traktor, der dann in den Zeichentrickfilm eingefügt und überzeichnet wurde (wahrscheinlich eine ähnliche Technik wie einige Szenen aus "Herr der Ringe" (1978) oder der Kampf zwischen den Zahnrädern einer Turmuhr aus "Basil, der große Mäusedetektiv" (Disney). Die Story derweil ist spannend von der ersten bis zur letzten Minute und bis zum krönenden Finale - ein Spektakel, das einem dem Atem raubt. Man zittert und fiebert mit den Heldinnen und Helden und hofft, dass alles gut ausgeht. Zu guter Letzt muss ich noch die geniale Filmmusik von Jerry Goldsmith erwähnen. Optimal passend zu jeder Situation und sehr schön. Fazit: Ein ganz besonderes Filmvergnügen. Einer der besten Zeichentrickfilme, die ich je gesehen habe.
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