An American Tail

I actually never seen the first film when I was growing up because I wasn’t born when it was released back in 1986. Anyway, great songs, some saddening scenes, but I’m sure whoever’s baby won’t really cry when the character(s) from the movie’s crying.

I've watched this movie twice and I just could never get around it. It was just too boring for me. Not good, but not bad!

"An American Tail" marks the rise of power of Don Bluth. He had made other great animated properties before this, but this was the first one that was both a critical and box office success. Teaming up with Spielberg, this film over doubled the box office take of Disney's own animated film that came out the same year. It would then go on to get an Oscar nomination and win the Grammy for Song of the Year. But putting aside its historical context, how is the film itself? It is really REALLY good. I understand that there is definitely a nostalgic bias in this review. I grew up watching and loving this film. Though as a kid, I actually preferred its sequel. But revisiting it now, I can see that this original is the superior flick. The story is quite simple, a child is separated from his family and he wants to reunite with them. A straightforward narrative, and instantly understandable for viewers of all ages. What makes the story work is the likability and believability of our main cast of characters. Fievel feels like a real kid, he is sweet, but at times troublesome. And this poor kid goes through the absolute ringer. The trials and conflicts Fievel endure is what helps the story remain memorable and powerful. The more problems our hero has to overcome, the more we as the audience root for him to succeed. Along with the beautiful animation of Bluth, the music of James Horner has to be highlighted. The music is always great, and 75% of the songs are all-time classics. "Duo" was never a favorite of mine. But that is cancelled out by how much of a showstopper "Somewhere Out There" is. It is one of the sweetest and heart filled songs I've ever heard. The fact that the two people singing it don't sound like pros, make it all the more endearing. The whole movie hits hard with the feels and never fails to land emotionally. For those who say they would never cry in a movie... never say never.

Great childhood memories here. Wonderful family film with some good music. It is still enjoyable as an adult. See it!

A forgotten classic that more should talk about these days

This movie is amazing!!! I could watch this movie every day of my life and not getting tired from watching it. But I hated the scene where the other orphan mice was bullying him at like the end of the movie 1000/10

I Hated The part where The orphans were bullying fifel But everything else was preatty good

Considero Que Es Una Película Bastante Buena, Aún Cuándo Nunca La Había Visto de Niño, La Película Me Gusta, Su Animación Es Fenomenal, Su Banda Sonora Es Buenarda, Los Personajes La Mayoría Tienen Un Desarrollo Bastante Bueno, Excepto El De Warren Que Como Villano Deja Mucho Que Desear Y No Se Siente Tanto Como Una Amenaza. Buena Película.

An American tail it's an amazing don bluth movie from 1986. I give this film a 10/10

Not just an American tale which shows how immigration was like back in the late 80s, but also an American tail of a little kid mouse looking for his family while going through the dangers in his own eyes. A few cheesy parts here yet always good for the kids especially if you're someone like me who grew up with this movie. 9/10.