An American Tail [Blu-ray]

I seen this when I was younger

I saw this long long ago in my childhood then throw the years had forgotten about it completely. Recently I remembered the name when I saw it on HBO so I decided to watch it. This film created more emotion for me than most oscar quality movies. Maybe it's the animals, they're just so cute, especially Fievel. But anyway, I loved it so much and it brought back so many memories that I watched it at least 5 other times on HBO that week. I had to own this movie, being as it jumped up to at least my 2nd favorite, 1st favorite in terms of animated movies.Through internet research I found out that the DVD version of American Tail had added sound effects and a few voice overs. I found a list of all of them and was dissappointed that I couldn't have the original version on DVD, I mean HBO showed it, why can't it be on DVD. Well anyway, I bought it here on VHS so I could have the original version. I also will buy it on DVD someday, even though the effects can be annoying sometimes and I feel they take away from the movie. The bullies in the end said different things and places where there was supposed to be silence or background music now has sound effects and people talking. There was only one thing added that was actually quite funny and didn't sound like someone just talking over the movie. Warren T Rat says "I wonder how you say 'trust me' in Chinese". The rest can get very annoying, but most I can deal with. Children probably won't know the difference or care and the animation and original character voices was not touched. THANK GOODNESS.The VHS came in it's original shrink wrap wrapping and is from a 1990 release. I almost don't want to open it because it is quite interesting. Cost $17.96 at Walmart back then. There's even a $5 rebate offer if you purchase American Tail and Fievel Goes West that expires 9/30/92.Anyway, DVD or VHS (or even Laserdisk) this is definitely a great film. Some may say it's really depressing. I'd agree it's sad and dark, but I feel it makes it more beautiful and heartwarming. If you love this film check out Secret Of NIHM. That's also a Don Bluth film and extremely good. Many say better than American Tail, but that's all opinion both are amazing.

My daughter is three and half, and we watched this a few weeks ago when it was my (dad's) turn to pick the weekly movie. She was a little apprehensive about the ferocious Cossack cats at the beginning and stood back to watch from the other room. But she was captivated and soon joined us on the couch. I don't think she understood the big reveal near the end, nor could she fully appreciate the contributions of certain cinema legends, but she giggled at Madeline Kahn's "We-wease the secwet weapooon!" and the antics of Dom DeLuise's mouse-loving cat. We even added "Somewhere Out There" to our morning playlist (as beautifully, imperfectly voiced by the character actors) - she loves singing along. So happy my family watched this together after I hadn't seen it for 30+ years.

Gets to your heartstrings

Loved it as s kids and now my own kids love it to!

As a 38-year-old, I was eventually bored by this, and I didn’t finish it. I remember liking it as a child, though, and I think a child would still enjoy it a lot. Missing one star because the musical numbers feel a little perfunctory.Also, note that, as with many animated classics, there are some parts that are quite scary. (Notably the pogrom near the beginning and the storm at sea.)

So much love for this movie

Great watch with the kids.