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The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Sequel is tamer, more predicable than the classic.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    One character endangers his friends by not following through with a plan, but ultimately redeems himself. Characters are rewarded for adapting and improvising as they face challenges.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Cartoonish but scary scenes of animal testing.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Two characters fall in love, hold hands, and exchange one kiss.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

Parents need to know that this movie is a straight-to-DVD sequel to Don Bluth's cult classic The Secret of NIMH, but that Bluth was not involved in this project, and it lacks the originality and depth of the first movie. Like the original, this story demonizes animal testing and provides some cartoonish scary imagery of cats, mice, and even humans in a test lab environment. An emphasis on teamwork and on thinking things through is nicely woven throughout the plot, but there's no real tension in the predictable story.

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  • Families can talk about the complex relationship between Jonathan Brisby's two sons. Why is Martin so conflicted? Do you think Timmy is glad or resentful when he is singled out as the hero of Nicodemus' prediction? How does your family feel about animal testing? Are there situations in which you think it might be merited? Why or why not?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Sanjay407
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Here's whats terrible

    If I saw Timmy and Jenny like this on theatres I wanted my money back!!

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    midnaroxmysox
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 1.0

    Terrible!!!

    This movie is terrible!Bad graphics,a ripoff plot,bad characters and a cheesy love connection between Timmy and Jenny!Hated it, I want my money back!

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  3. Adult Reviewer
    el
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

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