Mar 04, 2015 the novel, which was first published in 1971 and won the newberry medal a year later, was adapted into the 1982 animated feature the secret of nimh, with a voice cast that included derek jacobi. Based on the also kind of bleak childrens book by robert c. Brisby, a brave mother field mouse who struggles to save her familys home from a farmers plow. She at least had her other children with her, teresa, cynthia and. The secret of nimh moves quickly and may lose younger viewers. She is preparing to move her family out of the field they live in as plowing time approaches, however. Frisby and the rats of nimh, written by american author robert c. Second, the series has expanded significantly, adding films such as the dark crystal, fast times at ridgemont high, vice squad, the secret of nimh, friday the th part 3, q. The secret of nimh is a film directed by don bluth with animation. It is not quite such a success on the emotional level, however, because it has so many characters and involves them in so many different problems that theres nobody for the kids in the audience to strongly identify with. Brisby is a widowed mouse and mother of four living near a farm.
She prepares to move her family out of the field as plowing time approaches, but her son timothy has fallen ill. Don bluths the secret of nimh is one of those classic animated movies that gave some sensitive children of the 1980s nightmares. Frisby and the rats of nimh became the basis for the animated film the secret of nimh, directed by don bluth. It had been a year since she had seen her son timothy. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. It was followed in 1998 by a directtovideo sequel called the secret of nimh 2. I loved this movie as a kid and wanted to watch it again to see if it had the same impact on me as an adult. Frisby and the rats of nimh the secret of nimh is don bluths first featurelength film. In the early 80s a group of disney animators, headed by don bluth, decided to break away from the disney studio.
The secret of nimh is a 1982 american animated dark fantasy adventure film directed by don bluth in his directorial debut. Official game 1994 spirit native american horse paint symbols. It also features that trademark darker aspects of many don bluth movies. An american tail is a thrilling adaption of robert c. The secret of nimh is don bluths first featurelength film.
The brisby residents an elderly mouse wearing a red jacket was seen reading a favorite book of hers as she stared at the window. The winner of the 1972 newbery medal, the story was adapted for film in 1982 as the secret of nimh. Nearly all the characters in the film have some virtue to their credit. It is a sequel of the secret of nimh and the secret of nimh 2. This page is about the animated film the secret of nimh. The rats help the widow to protect her family and home. It was really spooky as a child, all the foreboding and scary characters dragon the cat and the great owl especially terrified me. You will find some old favorites, and discover some soon to be.
Jakes rescue mission is an upcoming adventure film. I hold it in such high regard as the even more obscure gay puree with the voice talent of judy garland, also wonderful and disneys robin hood. The secret of nimh, meanwhile, remains something of a cult film, and its following is deserved. Brisby seeks the help of nearby rats, who have heightened intelligence after being the subjects of scientific. Sep 08, 2019 naturally, given the time it was made, nimh was soon followed by a directtovideo sequel in 1998 called the secret of nimh 2. Obrien, and the overarching antagonists of the secret of nimh movie series based on the book. Based on a semiclassic childrens book entitled mrs. Timmy to the rescue, which focused on the brisbys nowadult youngest son going on a new adventure to thorn valley. Brisby elizabeth hartman, a widowed mouse, must move her children out of their home in a field before the local farmer starts plowing. Find out where the secret of nimh is streaming, if the secret of nimh is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider.
The secret of nimh 79 movie clip the secret is revealed. The secret of nimh is an upcoming tv series based on the don bluth film. The secret of nimh was the first fulllength feature film from soontobeiconic 80s animation producer don bluth, a former disney animator who became disillusioned with the way the legendary. Nevertheless, here i go with a brief overview of the first film in this sister series to disturbing disney. When theyre forced to find a new home, the great owl advises mrs. If you are looking for the article about the book or its literary sequels, see mrs. Tim hildebrandt in the secret of nimh 1982 elizabeth hartman and arthur. The sequel has no connection to jane leslie conlys sequel, racso and the rats of nimh. Jul 27, 2016 on her way to find help, she discovers nimh, a secret society of highlyintelligent rats who have escaped from a nearby science lab. The title of the movie was later used for newer editions of the book. With elizabeth hartman, derek jacobi, dom deluise, arthur malet. The secret of nimh is undoubtedly one of the finest animated films of its era, combining fluid animation with a thoughtful, engaging story.
This screening includes the secret of nimh date and time. She soon discovers she needs the help of the strange, intelligent rats who live beneath the nearby rosebush in an intricate city. Frisby and the rats of nimh where youll find how after a slowing of aging process experiment made by scientists on rats, they have become intelligents with a magic stone powers. It was based on the american federal research institute of the same name. Bonus once you finish the film, enter our raffle for a chance to win a prize. Brisby, a timid widowed field mouse, lives in a cinder block with her children in a field on the fitzgibbons farm. Though i hadnt seen it in its entirety since childhood, the films timeless appeal has helped it to age gracefullyand if that werent enough, this twodisc upgrade supports the main feature quite well.
In 1998, a film sequel to the secret of nimh, called the secret of nimh 2. Iu cinema presents the secret of nimh on saturday, february 01, 2020 4. These programs are free and open to the public with preferred seating for museum members. The secret of nimh dvd, 1998, movie time for sale online. The winner of the 1972 newbery medal, the story was adapted for. Aug 20, 2016 about the summer free family film series. To save her ill son, a field mouse must seek the aid of a colony of rats, with whom she has a deeper link than she ever suspected. I watched the secret of nimh when i was three or four. Nimh 2 has been and still is widely panned by fans of the first film this film, due. Pachirapong chaiyadechs moviespoof and animal style of 1982 don bluth film, the secret of nimh. The book upon which the movie was based the 1971 childrens novel mrs. Don bluths the secret of nimh is an exquisitely drawn, colorfully animated feature about mrs. The film will be produced by the team of daniel bobker and ehren kruger, with screenplay by ice age series writer michael berg.
Timmy to the rescue is a 1998 directtovideo animated film produced by mgm animation and the sequel to the 1982 animated film the secret of nimh. The first in a long line of film series from the legendary don bluth. The winner of the 1972 newbery medal, the story was adapted for film in 1982 as the secret of nimh the novel relates the plight of a widowed field mouse, mrs. The secret of nimh tv series the secret of nimh is an upcoming tv series based on the don bluth film.
Step 2 then watch a great short film before the feature. Naturally, given the time it was made, nimh was soon followed by a directtovideo sequel in 1998 called the secret of nimh 2. The secret of nimh leaves basically every kid who sees it. Its still a riveting watch, the score and animation are wonderful. The secret of nimh is a 1982 american animated dark fantasy adventure film directed by don. Check member ratings, watch trailer of the secret of nimh movie. The secret of nimh leaves basically every kid who sees it with a.
Read visitors opinions and grades on the secret of nimh. Brisby, goes to thorn valley wanting to become a hero like his father. Nickelmetal hydride battery nimh, a type of electrical battery. The film is strictly about animals coping with the devastation caused by man, all led by. Directed by dick sebast, it was made without bluths involvement and was panned by critics and fans. Family pictures presents a 35mm print of this animated classic. Nimh became a cult classic for a generation kids who were fascinated with mysterious, unknown worlds. She was engrossed by the sunset as she gazed back into her book. The secret of nimh after twenty three years is still an absolutely fantastic film.
Frisby, who seeks the aid of a group of former laboratory rats in rescuing her home from destruction by a farmers. The novel, which was first published in 1971 and won the newberry medal a year later, was adapted into the 1982 animated feature the secret of nimh, with a. Obrien, mrs brisby and the rats of nimh, the film version might be the high point of don bluth s impressive animated output. On march 4, 2015, deadline hollywood reported that mgm had reacquired the rights to produce a new film based on the original novel mrs. G 1h 22min animation, adventure, drama 16 july 1982 usa to save her ill son, a field mouse must seek the aid of a colony of rats, with whom she has a deeper link than she ever suspected. All summer long, the bullock museum is presenting a biweekly summer free family film series that is cat and mouse themed. Itd been years since i last watched it, and every scene feels vital to the story and every character feels like an old friend. The secret of nimh 1982 letterboxd social film discovery.
The secret of nimh 1982 the film was based on the 1971 childrens book mrs. Brisby to seek the help of nicodemus, the king of the rat colony. The secret of nimh 99 movie clip saving the house 1982. Edie mcclurgs first time voice acting in a theatrical film, later shed go onto. Ages, were part of a series of experiments at a place known as nimh, the national institute of mental health. The secret of nimh pachirapong chaiyadech animal style. The film was produced by aurora productions and released by mgmua entertainment company for united artists and features the voices of elizabeth hartman, dom deluise, arthur. The secret of nimh tv series the secret of nimh wiki. The secret of nimh 1982 watch an animated film adaptation of robert c.
Cinekids international childrens film series, science on screen. Being a medical research institution, they often experimented on. The secret of nimh is the planned remake of the secret of nimh. National institute of mental health villains wiki fandom. The secret of nimh was the first fulllength feature film from. The secret of nimh dvd, 1998, movie time for sale online ebay. On her way to find help, she discovers nimh, a secret society of highlyintelligent rats who have escaped from a nearby science lab. It was directed by don bluth, produced by aurora pictures. The secret of nimh where to stream and watch decider. The secret of nimh elizabeth hartman derek jacobi dom deluise 1982 a society of genetically altered rats comes to the aid of a mouse whose family is threatened by civilization. Though i hadnt seen it in its entirety since childhood, the film s timeless appeal has helped it to age gracefullyand if that werent enough, this twodisc upgrade supports the main feature quite well. Rent the secret of nimh 1982 film for free as part of our trial offer.
Secret of nimh live actioncgi reboot happening at mgm. The secret of nimh is a 1982 film directed by don bluth based on the novel mrs. Finally, its great to finally start getting some of the don bluth animated classics on bluray, but alas, they dont feel like theyre looking or sounding the best that they could be. Nimh 2 has been and still is widely panned by fans of the first film this film, due to. Don bluth 1982, usa, 82 min, g, common sense media rating. The secret of nimh paperback august 1, 1995 by robert c.
This filmed was designed to show disney just how an animated feature should be. The secret of nimh alternatively spelled the secret of n. National institute of medical herbalists, a professional organisation in the united kingdom. Obrien, the film emerges as a decent little animated feature. In broad strokes the plot is largely the same as the film. Disney made an epic mistake when they passed on this movie.
Brisby, a widowed mouse, lives in a cinder block with her children on the fitzgibbon farm. Brisby susu caty lulu caty jeremy bucky kimba the white lion the new adventures of kimba the white lion nicodemus baba miao sagwa, the chinese siamese cat mr. Frisby and the rats of nimh is a 1971 childrens book by robert c. In the film, timothy brisby, the youngest son of jonathan and mrs. Ages jock lady and the tramp auntie shrew mimi caty lulu caty the great owl marody the new adventures. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The secret of nimh isnt afraid of death, violence, or the odd bit of cussing. New ulm the new ulm films societys animation series continues with a screening of the 1982 film, the secret of nimh. The secret of nimh is the first film bluth produced after leaving the. The secret of nimh to be aired by nu film society news. Brisby susu caty lulu caty jeremy bucky kimba the white lionthe new adventures of kimba the white lion nicodemus baba miao sagwa, the chinese siamese cat mr. The secret of nimh the first animated feature from legendary filmmaker don bluth the land before time.
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