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An American Tail
1986 80 min United States of America G 0+
★7.2
Animation, Comedy, Adventure, Drama, Family
Director: Don Bluth
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Description
A young mouse named Fievel and his family decide to migrate to America, a "land without cats," at the turn of the 20th century. But somehow, Fievel ends up in the New World alone and must fend off not only the felines he never thought he'd have to deal with again but also the loneliness of being away from home.
Budget:
$9M
US Gross:
$47.48M
Worldwide:
$84.54M
Starring
Dom DeLuise
Actor
Christopher Plummer
Actor
Erica Yohn
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1987
— Best Fantasy Film
Academy Awards 1987
— Best Original Song
Saturn Awards 1987
— Best Original Score
Golden Globe 1987
— Best Original Song
Key opinion
An American Tail is widely regarded as a visually rich and emotionally resonant animated adventure, though its heavy-handed historical metaphors and tonal inconsistencies draw significant criticism. While many viewers cherish its nostalgic atmosphere and memorable songs, others find the narrative over-simplistic and the cultural depictions jarring.
| Production | The film features a lush and evocative artistic style that remains a standout quality of Don Bluth's animation. | |
| Acting | The vocal performances, particularly the characterizations of Fievel and the tiger cat, are considered highly effective and memorable. | |
| Score | The soundtrack and musical numbers are generally praised for their quality and ability to leave a lasting impression, though some songs are viewed as distracting. | |
| Emotion | The film's emotional impact is polarized: many viewers find the child-loss narrative deeply moving, while others perceive it as bloodless or lacking genuine weight. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for its clunky and nonsensical integration of historical and cultural motifs, leading to a narrative that feels disjointed and overly simplistic. |