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All teen and kid reviews for The Secret of NIMH

Age
7
Average rating based on 15 kid and teen reviews:
  • 67% say violence is an issue
  • 67% say there are positive role models
  • 33% say there are positive messages
Kid, 13 years old
July 2, 2009
 

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Kid, 12 years old
June 24, 2010
 
Good
I love it it's a good movie, but 3-6 year olds might get scared at some parts.

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Teen, 17 years old
March 10, 2009
 
Great Entertainment For Everyone!
I have to say, this is the greatest animated fantasy ever made. There were some violent parts though, and some blood, but it had a pleasent ending. The animation is fabulous, and so are the special effects, music, and voice talents. This is a film that young and old people will enjoy. It was a faithfull adoption to Robert C. O'Brian's novel.

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Kid, 13 years old
June 26, 2010
 
GOOD MOVIE
I LOVE THIS MOVIE! I REMEMBER WATCHING IT WHEN I WAS IN THE THIRD GRADE. THIS MOVIE WASN'T SCARY AT ALL! I KNOW IT MAY BE A LITTLE DARK FOR LITTLE KIDS BUT, HEY WHEN YOU GET OLDER YOU'LL GET USED TO IT.

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Kid, 13 years old
December 5, 2009
 
Just as good as the Newbery-award-winning book.
It's a great animated movie, but the mouse's hole is almost run over by a tractor and one of the baby mice is sick with a bad cold.

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Teen, 18 years old
September 30, 2009
 
Great movie for all ages...
I used to love this movie, I was four when I first saw it - I liked it a LOT! :) I still like it somewhat..Its a pretty good movie :) Depending on ones tollerance for violence - it may be an issue or not..For me it never was :)

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Kid, 12 years old
December 11, 2010
 
What I don't get...
.... is why it says this in the trailer. "And find the child inside us all." I haven't watched this movie, but I can tell it's very, very dark and I might watch it soon after reading the book.. The plot, I can tell, is heart warming. Mrs. 'Frisby' trying to save her son is a very good message.. and she's a wonderful role model.

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Teen, 18 years old
June 4, 2009
 
This isn't the type of animated movie that has a dark side covered with overdone cuteness like Disney was making at the time. This is quite open about its darkness.

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Teen, 16 years old
March 2, 2011
 
i love this movie so much.its one of my favorites.its really interesting to watch.its amazing! i didn't find all that scary but for people who are easily scared they might want to be a little careful when watching this movie.

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Teen, 17 years old
April 9, 2008
 
my review
when i first saw this i thought this was to scary for younger children

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Teen, 17 years old
April 9, 2008
 

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Teen, 16 years old
July 20, 2011
 
Don Bluth's Exciting, But Intense Animated Classic
While a great movie this is certianly not G rated. It's from the eighties, but still should be PG. Violence- The Owl crushes a spider. Jenner kills Nicodemus, and he and Justin fight. Jenner and his minion's deaths have blood shown. Language- Justin says D-mn when Brisby's caught. Drugs- A main part of the movie is that someone has to drug the cat. Your children may be fine, but just in case preview it first. (You'll enjoy just as much)

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Teen, 14 years old
May 31, 2011
 
Great if they can handle the Scary Stuff
I am a HUGE Don Blurth Fan, but when I saw this movie at age 8...I've never been the same... It scared me SO MUCH I couldn't even look at the COVER without shuttering! But, I'm older now, and even though it STILL scares the bajeebees out of me, I have to say, it's an amazing film. If parents think their child can stand the violence and blood, then I would definently suggest this movie to them.

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Kid, 13 years old
May 21, 2012
 
A well-made Bluth film; some violence
This is my second favorite Don Bluth film, after The Land Before Time. It has a few good role models, but it is a little bit dark, and it has one use of "d*mn", which makes me surprised at it's G-rating. It is not as emotional as The Land Before Time, but it is on par with it in terms of intensity. Nonetheless, it is a nicely animated Bluth film that will please his many fans.

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Kid, 12 years old
January 4, 2012
 
OH MOMS...
every overworried parent is saying stuff like "MY 9 YEAR OLD HAD NIGHTMARES THE CREATOR SHOULD DIE HATEHATEHATEHATE", but i think its only because there child has never been exposed to a movie like this. Personally I think its a great movie.Just one problem is how in some scenes it might get a little too dark. Take what you want from this, but shows really should be like this instead of making the characters complete retards.

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