Jesper Brun Not just an animation masterpiece, but a movie masterpiece in general! I was overwhelmed by the depth and detail of Don Bluth's beautiful Secret of NIMH. The animation was much similar to Disney's Bambi. These 20th century animated G-rated films surely were rich in messages, uncanny imagery and subject matters! The tone of the movie is dark, foreboding and mature, something G-rated animated films lack nowadays. By today's standards it wouldn't be a children's film at all. Do your kids a favor and let them watch it! Of course, it is your choice, 'cause we do not want our kids to be traumatised and this film is unsettling and intense several times. Kids need to learn to deal with those feelings, so take it as a help.Today's feature animation really needs to take itself more seriously and make more movies like this, because the MPAA's rating system has developed into an overly sensitive nanny who gives waaaay too many unnecessary PG- and PG-13 ratings to animated features. Today, The Secret of NIMH would easily get a PG-13!Enough yelling! What more can I say about The Secret of NIMH? The animation is incredible, the voice cast is incredible, the music score is incredible and the climax is in all sense EPIC!

letheguzzler The use of lighting and color in this film captivated my imagination completely.

orangeisthenewawesome That said, this movie is too dark and scary for young children ( I suppose that is why it is rated PG). The themes are very mature and I found myself explaining a lot of plot details to the kids. My children were required to read (or have read to them) The Rats Of Nimh, so we cheated and watched the movie. There is quite a departure from the book FYI. The kids love it but are confused by the ending. There were also elements that were confusing as well as elements that were so scary they left the room. Some unanswered questions remained. Did the rats get exterminated? I suppose we will check out the sequel. Mrs Brisby has been my hero since I was 9 years old and I am happy to share her braveness with my kids.

sciencedog777 Don Bluth left Disney to start work on this masterpiece, and I'm glad he did because this film deserves to be celebrated and persevered. Don't be fooled by it's animated format: this is quite a heavy film for kids and is better enjoyed by adults who can understand the situation that the main character is going through.Mrs. Brisby is a field mouse who is looking after a gravely ill child, but her life takes unexpected turn when she must move her home, which would risk the life of her son. Desperate for help, she stumbles upon a world that amazes her, and the residents speak highly of her deceased husband. What follows is political drama, an aging prophet, and Brisby's faith in her children put to the ultimate test. Her emotions are not only genuine, but very easy to relate too. The supporting cast is full of personality and their relationships with each other are what make this film work. Combine this with truly brilliant animation and you have a fantastic film!