For a feature animation that comes complete with talking mice and tight-knit families,The Secret of NIMHissurprisingly dark.
But, its safe to say thats what makes it unforgettable.
Bluth took the warm, fuzzy world of animated animals and turned it into somethinga lot more intense.
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The result was a gripping story filled with danger, mystery, and some straight-up creepy moments.
So,its a far cry from the more cheerful animated films of its time.
Adaptations that twisted Wonderland as you know it.
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Bluth made it so that the film didnt just play with darkness, it dove in headfirst.
This storyline goes a long way togiving the story a logical foundationthats as realistic as it gets.
Things get a lot more interesting oncethe film also weaves in some magical elements.
The Secret of NIMH is available to stream on Apple TV.
A determined widowed field mouse faces adversity as she endeavors to move her family to safety from an impending threat. With assistance from a resourceful crow and a group of superintelligent escaped lab rats, she embarks on a perilous journey to protect her children and secure their future.
