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An American Tail - The Mystery of the Night Monster
Released in VHS Tape by Universal Studios (25 July, 2000)
MPAA Rating: G (General Audience)
Director: Larry Latham
Manhattan's rodent population is being terrorized by a vicious night monster, and Fievel's spending many sleepless nights worrying about his family's safety. In search of a little reassurance, Fievel accompanies his sister, Tanya, to her job at the local newspaper. What he gets instead is an assignment to accompany the fearless reporter Nellie Brie as she delves into the story.

Many frightening misadventures follow, and Fievel's family is placed in peril in the process. With a little help from Tony and Tiger, Fievel and Nellie track down the unexpected villain in the depths of the city's sewer system and, ultimately, put her out of commission.

This wonderfully animated, 76-minute made-for-video feature stars everyone's favorite American Tail characters and three pleasurable new songs by Michele Brourman and Amanda McBroom. Voice talents include Dom DeLuise as Tiger, Lacey Chabert (Party of Five) as Tanya, Robert Hays (Airplane!) as Reed, Thomas Dekker as Fievel, and Susan Hoyd as Nellie. This is a fast-paced, action- packed video that offers an insightful look at understanding, embracing, and conquering one's fears. It's great entertainment for ages 5 and older. --Tami Horiuchi

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May I suggest an alternative ending?
The wicked awesome pink poodle "Creature de la Nuit" does away with that spoilsport Nellie Brie and takes over the world!!

Seriously, though, this movie was really cool, much better than the other American Tails. Brighter, cool music, more entertaining....on the whole it's pretty cute and good one to see.

The Greatest An American Tail ever!
A great film! This is the best An American Tail I've seen so far! I love it! It has great animation and great new characters! Buy it! You'll be glad you did!

An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
Released in VHS Tape by Universal Studios (25 July, 2000)
MPAA Rating: G (General Audience)
Director: Larry Latham
Manhattan's rodent population is being terrorized by a vicious night monster, and Fievel's spending many sleepless nights worrying about his family's safety. In search of a little reassurance, Fievel accompanies his sister, Tanya, to her job at the local newspaper. What he gets instead is an assignment to accompany the fearless reporter Nellie Brie as she delves into the story.

Many frightening misadventures follow, and Fievel's family is placed in peril in the process. With a little help from Tony and Tiger, Fievel and Nellie track down the unexpected villain in the depths of the city's sewer system and, ultimately, put her out of commission.

This wonderfully animated, 76-minute made-for-video feature stars everyone's favorite American Tail characters and three pleasurable new songs by Michele Brourman and Amanda McBroom. Voice talents include Dom DeLuise as Tiger, Lacey Chabert (Party of Five) as Tanya, Robert Hays (Airplane!) as Reed, Thomas Dekker as Fievel, and Susan Hoyd as Nellie. This is a fast-paced, action- packed video that offers an insightful look at understanding, embracing, and conquering one's fears. It's great entertainment for ages 5 and older. --Tami Horiuchi

Average review score:

May I suggest an alternative ending?
The wicked awesome pink poodle "Creature de la Nuit" does away with that spoilsport Nellie Brie and takes over the world!!

Seriously, though, this movie was really cool, much better than the other American Tails. Brighter, cool music, more entertaining....on the whole it's pretty cute and good one to see.

The Greatest An American Tail ever!
A great film! This is the best An American Tail I've seen so far! I love it! It has great animation and great new characters! Buy it! You'll be glad you did!

A Little Piece of Heaven
Released in VHS Tape by Bonneville Video (15 June, 1999)
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Director: Mimi Leder
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If you loved "It's a Wonderful Life" - you'll love this!!
I recorded this movie when it originated on TV and it was a hit with my family and friends who borrowed the tape. We watched it every holiday until someone failed to return it. I've wore out TV Guides every year since just knowing someone would pick it up and show it during Christmas. I'm thrilled it's out on video - we've already watched it twice and I've told my friends its out. We appluad those wise enough to know that the audience is out here. It will be in my video library - I recommend it for yours!!

Mikhail Baryshnikov's Stories from My Childhood Vol 5: Alice and the Mystery of the Third Planet & The Last Petal
Released in VHS Tape by Films By Jove (01 January, 1997)
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Starring: Roman Kachanov (director) and Kirstein Dunst
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Holiday Adventure of a childhood
I remember this anime from my own childhood, its a story about the daughter of a zoo manager/ exobiologist called Alice who travels to the third planet off Aldebaran to find many interesting and novel animals for the zoo. One of the most memorable is the twoheaded "Talkingbird" who says "Talkingbird is clever and wise"(I'm not sure about the exact translation in this version - this is just what I remember) but soon the bird starts to talk about the original three astronauts and an interesting story soon unfolds as they go to find out about it, with shady characters on their tracks they find jewel-covered turtoises and flowers which record and display their surroundings... All great stuff. A memorable story and one of the best soviet animation films, worth a watch to anyone interested in what kind of animation was created behind the Iron Curtain. The story is based on a children's story by Kir Bulytchev and he actually wrote seven or more stories, its just a pity they didn't animate the rest I guess. Hopefully someone will pick up the yarn, RTBS.

Anastasia
Released in VHS Tape by Twentieth Century Fox (20 May, 2003)
MPAA Rating: G (General Audience)
Directors: Gary Goldman and Don Bluth
Starring: Meg Ryan, John Cusack, and Christopher Lloyd
Stomping out their usual cuteness and carbon copying Disney's grand animation style to a T, directors Don Bluth and Gary Goldman (An American Tail) create a successful musical comedy from the story of the lost Russian princess. Adapting the story of imperialism and revolution is tricky, and subsequently the film's opening is weak. Once Anya (voiced by Meg Ryan, sung by Liz Callaway) is a teenager and on her own (suffering from some degree of amnesia), the film is quite pleasing though never refreshingly new.

Twentieth Century Fox's big-money gamble to horn in on Disney's realm is worthy. The songs, especially the recurrent "Once Upon a December," by Broadway team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty are better than Disney's recent efforts. It's worth picking up the soundtrack. The mix of cell animation and computer work is vivid. The collection of vocal talent is also strong, from John Cusack (as Dimitri, who wants to earn the reward by bringing Anya to Paris) to Hank Azaria as an amusing albino bat. Kelsey Grammer helps turn a roly-poly sidekick into a warm and strong supporting character.

The biggest drawback is Bluth/Goldman's insistence on having a typical villain. Surprisingly, the story would be strong enough without one, and the undead corpse of Rasputin (Christopher Lloyd) is unneeded and unoriginal. --Doug Thomas

Average review score:

cute movie but not based on the truth
This is a cute movie and its a sweet fairy tale for kids and anyone that likes animation but it doesn't tell the real truth about Anastasia. Anyone that is Russian or anyone that knows the true history of Russia knows that the royal family didn't survive. They were taken to the basement and shot along with their servants. There have been women in the past that have claimed to be Anastasia but they were proved to be fakes. I can't believe the film makers had the nerve to put the tag line, "based on a true story." Who do they think their kidding?

"There goes the dinning car!"
The year is 1917. The place is Russia during the revolution. Anastia Romanov (Meg Ryan) survies the revolution, along with her grandmother, with the help of a small boy (who we'll meet later). Anastia is left behind at the train station and is sent to an Ophanage. Meanwhile, Anastia's grandmother will pay 10 million dollars to the man who can find Anastia. Enter: Dimirti and Vladimir (Keysley Grammar) . The two are on a "get rich quick" scheme, since they're hiring girls to act as Anastia herself! Soon, Anastia finds Dimitri and Vladimir and head off to Paris.
A great children's movie that skips over what really happened.

One of the last good animated films...
First of all, this film was NOT made by Disney. I can honestly say people have argued with me about this even after seeing that Fox made Anastasia. Anyways, this fabulous (yet historically inaccurate!) film about the Russian princess is a grand story that elaborates on what happened to Anastasia when the palace was siezed.

The animation and writing is so bright and vibrant in Anastasia, you really may be convinced Disney made this film. (Yet they didn't!)

Meg Ryan is fantastic in voicing the lead. The musical is also great and never really gets on your nerves like the fast majority of animated musicals. Anastasia was just great.

This film can be enjoyed by pretty much anyone at any age. I loved Anastasia, even though the ending and beginning were a bit weak. It was just great!

Anastasia
Released in VHS Tape by Twentieth Century Fox (01 January, 1999)
MPAA Rating: G (General Audience)
Directors: Gary Goldman and Don Bluth
Starring: Meg Ryan, John Cusack, and Christopher Lloyd
Stomping out their usual cuteness and carbon copying Disney's grand animation style to a T, directors Don Bluth and Gary Goldman (An American Tail) create a successful musical comedy from the story of the lost Russian princess. Adapting the story of imperialism and revolution is tricky, and subsequently the film's opening is weak. Once Anya (voiced by Meg Ryan, sung by Liz Callaway) is a teenager and on her own (suffering from some degree of amnesia), the film is quite pleasing though never refreshingly new.

Twentieth Century Fox's big-money gamble to horn in on Disney's realm is worthy. The songs, especially the recurrent "Once Upon a December," by Broadway team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty are better than Disney's recent efforts. It's worth picking up the soundtrack. The mix of cell animation and computer work is vivid. The collection of vocal talent is also strong, from John Cusack (as Dimitri, who wants to earn the reward by bringing Anya to Paris) to Hank Azaria as an amusing albino bat. Kelsey Grammer helps turn a roly-poly sidekick into a warm and strong supporting character.

The biggest drawback is Bluth/Goldman's insistence on having a typical villain. Surprisingly, the story would be strong enough without one, and the undead corpse of Rasputin (Christopher Lloyd) is unneeded and unoriginal. --Doug Thomas

Average review score:

cute movie but not based on the truth
This is a cute movie and its a sweet fairy tale for kids and anyone that likes animation but it doesn't tell the real truth about Anastasia. Anyone that is Russian or anyone that knows the true history of Russia knows that the royal family didn't survive. They were taken to the basement and shot along with their servants. There have been women in the past that have claimed to be Anastasia but they were proved to be fakes. I can't believe the film makers had the nerve to put the tag line, "based on a true story." Who do they think their kidding?

"There goes the dinning car!"
The year is 1917. The place is Russia during the revolution. Anastia Romanov (Meg Ryan) survies the revolution, along with her grandmother, with the help of a small boy (who we'll meet later). Anastia is left behind at the train station and is sent to an Ophanage. Meanwhile, Anastia's grandmother will pay 10 million dollars to the man who can find Anastia. Enter: Dimirti and Vladimir (Keysley Grammar) . The two are on a "get rich quick" scheme, since they're hiring girls to act as Anastia herself! Soon, Anastia finds Dimitri and Vladimir and head off to Paris.
A great children's movie that skips over what really happened.

One of the last good animated films...
First of all, this film was NOT made by Disney. I can honestly say people have argued with me about this even after seeing that Fox made Anastasia. Anyways, this fabulous (yet historically inaccurate!) film about the Russian princess is a grand story that elaborates on what happened to Anastasia when the palace was siezed.

The animation and writing is so bright and vibrant in Anastasia, you really may be convinced Disney made this film. (Yet they didn't!)

Meg Ryan is fantastic in voicing the lead. The musical is also great and never really gets on your nerves like the fast majority of animated musicals. Anastasia was just great.

This film can be enjoyed by pretty much anyone at any age. I loved Anastasia, even though the ending and beginning were a bit weak. It was just great!

Anastasia
Released in VHS Tape by Fox Home Entertainme (14 October, 2003)
MPAA Rating: G (General Audience)
Directors: Gary Goldman and Don Bluth
Starring: Meg Ryan, John Cusack, and Christopher Lloyd
Stomping out their usual cuteness and carbon copying Disney's grand animation style to a T, directors Don Bluth and Gary Goldman (An American Tail) create a successful musical comedy from the story of the lost Russian princess. Adapting the story of imperialism and revolution is tricky, and subsequently the film's opening is weak. Once Anya (voiced by Meg Ryan, sung by Liz Callaway) is a teenager and on her own (suffering from some degree of amnesia), the film is quite pleasing though never refreshingly new.

Twentieth Century Fox's big-money gamble to horn in on Disney's realm is worthy. The songs, especially the recurrent "Once Upon a December," by Broadway team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty are better than Disney's recent efforts. It's worth picking up the soundtrack. The mix of cell animation and computer work is vivid. The collection of vocal talent is also strong, from John Cusack (as Dimitri, who wants to earn the reward by bringing Anya to Paris) to Hank Azaria as an amusing albino bat. Kelsey Grammer helps turn a roly-poly sidekick into a warm and strong supporting character.

The biggest drawback is Bluth/Goldman's insistence on having a typical villain. Surprisingly, the story would be strong enough without one, and the undead corpse of Rasputin (Christopher Lloyd) is unneeded and unoriginal. --Doug Thomas

Average review score:

I forgot a crucal detail in my last review
I have all ready written a review on this movie, but I forgot somthing. there is a chanse that Anastasia or one of her sisters(Olga, Tatiana, and Marie) did survive because of one thing: during their imprisonment at the Ipatiev House, the sisters were thought to have sewn jewels inside there corslits, causing the bullits to bounce of. The reason historians even think of this posobility is because when bodys were found, one body was missing: it could have been either Marie(third youngest), Anastasia(second youngest), or Alexei, who was hemophilic and the youngest child and only son of Tsar Nicholas II.

This is my favorite movie!!!
I think that this movie is fantastic and marvelous! I've been fascinated by the Romanov family, especially Anastasia, since I was a little kid. From the first time I watched it, I wanted to watch it over and over again. I love the plot and the characters.
The story is about the Revolution in 1917 in Russia, how the Imperial family was murdered, except for the youngest daughter, Anastasia. Anastasia ends up in an orphanage, her memory washed away from the shock of that night. Her only memory is of the necklace "Together in Paris". Ten years later, she joins up with con artists Dimitri and Vladimir by the name of Anya. Dimitri and Vlad are finding a girl to pretend to be Anastasia in order to win the reward from the Dowager Empress. In the mean time, they have to fight the evil monk Rasputin, who is determined to kill the last of the Romanov family.
The part I love about this movie is the romance between Dimitri and Anya. They start out the journey bickering, but they are actually falling in love with eachother without knowing it. I especially love the part at the end, when they are happily together. Though the movie doesn't have the true facts, I still enjoyed this movie. This is weird, but I really want a sequel to this movie!

Love this movie...
First of all, if we're talking about technical accuracy, this isn't a Disney movie. It's Fox Home Entertainment. Don Bluth (An American Tail, The Secret of NIMH, Titan AE - all not Disney) hasn't worked for Disney in ages, as far as I know. Second, it's fiction. If you're looking for a historical account, this isn't it. Good parents explain the difference between fiction and fact to their children, and smart adults figure it out on their own.

All that aside, I (an adult), really enjoy this movie. The heroine is intelligent, funny, and perfectly capable of standing on her own two feet. She's vulnerable, but strong... a great "role model". The supposedly useless villain has some clever, if disgusting, scenes and lines. The cute sidekick (a fruit bat) nearly steals the movie! The soundtrack has some wonderful sing-along songs, the dialogue is quick, and the animation is strong (although not incredible). The only caution I have is that I wouldn't recommend the movie for small children... there are some scenes that will probably scare them to death (notably a creepy dream sequence, and a disturbing rotting-body song and dance by the villain).

If you like animation, particularly of the musical sort (i.e. Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, An American Tail), I highly recommend this one. It's just plain fun

Anastasia (Widescreen Edition)
Released in VHS Tape by Twentieth Century Fox (20 May, 2003)
MPAA Rating: G (General Audience)
Directors: Gary Goldman and Don Bluth
Starring: Meg Ryan, John Cusack, and Christopher Lloyd
Stomping out their usual cuteness and carbon copying Disney's grand animation style to a T, directors Don Bluth and Gary Goldman (An American Tail) create a successful musical comedy from the story of the lost Russian princess. Adapting the story of imperialism and revolution is tricky, and subsequently the film's opening is weak. Once Anya (voiced by Meg Ryan, sung by Liz Callaway) is a teenager and on her own (suffering from some degree of amnesia), the film is quite pleasing though never refreshingly new.

Twentieth Century Fox's big-money gamble to horn in on Disney's realm is worthy. The songs, especially the recurrent "Once Upon a December," by Broadway team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty are better than Disney's recent efforts. It's worth picking up the soundtrack. The mix of cell animation and computer work is vivid. The collection of vocal talent is also strong, from John Cusack (as Dimitri, who wants to earn the reward by bringing Anya to Paris) to Hank Azaria as an amusing albino bat. Kelsey Grammer helps turn a roly-poly sidekick into a warm and strong supporting character.

The biggest drawback is Bluth/Goldman's insistence on having a typical villain. Surprisingly, the story would be strong enough without one, and the undead corpse of Rasputin (Christopher Lloyd) is unneeded and unoriginal. --Doug Thomas

Average review score:

I forgot a crucal detail in my last review
I have all ready written a review on this movie, but I forgot somthing. there is a chanse that Anastasia or one of her sisters(Olga, Tatiana, and Marie) did survive because of one thing: during their imprisonment at the Ipatiev House, the sisters were thought to have sewn jewels inside there corslits, causing the bullits to bounce of. The reason historians even think of this posobility is because when bodys were found, one body was missing: it could have been either Marie(third youngest), Anastasia(second youngest), or Alexei, who was hemophilic and the youngest child and only son of Tsar Nicholas II.

This is my favorite movie!!!
I think that this movie is fantastic and marvelous! I've been fascinated by the Romanov family, especially Anastasia, since I was a little kid. From the first time I watched it, I wanted to watch it over and over again. I love the plot and the characters.
The story is about the Revolution in 1917 in Russia, how the Imperial family was murdered, except for the youngest daughter, Anastasia. Anastasia ends up in an orphanage, her memory washed away from the shock of that night. Her only memory is of the necklace "Together in Paris". Ten years later, she joins up with con artists Dimitri and Vladimir by the name of Anya. Dimitri and Vlad are finding a girl to pretend to be Anastasia in order to win the reward from the Dowager Empress. In the mean time, they have to fight the evil monk Rasputin, who is determined to kill the last of the Romanov family.
The part I love about this movie is the romance between Dimitri and Anya. They start out the journey bickering, but they are actually falling in love with eachother without knowing it. I especially love the part at the end, when they are happily together. Though the movie doesn't have the true facts, I still enjoyed this movie. This is weird, but I really want a sequel to this movie!

Love this movie...
First of all, if we're talking about technical accuracy, this isn't a Disney movie. It's Fox Home Entertainment. Don Bluth (An American Tail, The Secret of NIMH, Titan AE - all not Disney) hasn't worked for Disney in ages, as far as I know. Second, it's fiction. If you're looking for a historical account, this isn't it. Good parents explain the difference between fiction and fact to their children, and smart adults figure it out on their own.

All that aside, I (an adult), really enjoy this movie. The heroine is intelligent, funny, and perfectly capable of standing on her own two feet. She's vulnerable, but strong... a great "role model". The supposedly useless villain has some clever, if disgusting, scenes and lines. The cute sidekick (a fruit bat) nearly steals the movie! The soundtrack has some wonderful sing-along songs, the dialogue is quick, and the animation is strong (although not incredible). The only caution I have is that I wouldn't recommend the movie for small children... there are some scenes that will probably scare them to death (notably a creepy dream sequence, and a disturbing rotting-body song and dance by the villain).

If you like animation, particularly of the musical sort (i.e. Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, An American Tail), I highly recommend this one. It's just plain fun

Anastasia Widescreen Collector's Edition
Released in VHS Tape by Twentieth Century Fox (15 September, 1998)
MPAA Rating: G (General Audience)
Directors: Gary Goldman and Don Bluth
Starring: Meg Ryan, John Cusack, and Christopher Lloyd
Stomping out their usual cuteness and carbon copying Disney's grand animation style to a T, directors Don Bluth and Gary Goldman (An American Tail) create a successful musical comedy from the story of the lost Russian princess. Adapting the story of imperialism and revolution is tricky, and subsequently the film's opening is weak. Once Anya (voiced by Meg Ryan, sung by Liz Callaway) is a teenager and on her own (suffering from some degree of amnesia), the film is quite pleasing though never refreshingly new.

Twentieth Century Fox's big-money gamble to horn in on Disney's realm is worthy. The songs, especially the recurrent "Once Upon a December," by Broadway team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty are better than Disney's recent efforts. It's worth picking up the soundtrack. The mix of cell animation and computer work is vivid. The collection of vocal talent is also strong, from John Cusack (as Dimitri, who wants to earn the reward by bringing Anya to Paris) to Hank Azaria as an amusing albino bat. Kelsey Grammer helps turn a roly-poly sidekick into a warm and strong supporting character.

The biggest drawback is Bluth/Goldman's insistence on having a typical villain. Surprisingly, the story would be strong enough without one, and the undead corpse of Rasputin (Christopher Lloyd) is unneeded and unoriginal. --Doug Thomas

Average review score:

I forgot a crucal detail in my last review
I have all ready written a review on this movie, but I forgot somthing. there is a chanse that Anastasia or one of her sisters(Olga, Tatiana, and Marie) did survive because of one thing: during their imprisonment at the Ipatiev House, the sisters were thought to have sewn jewels inside there corslits, causing the bullits to bounce of. The reason historians even think of this posobility is because when bodys were found, one body was missing: it could have been either Marie(third youngest), Anastasia(second youngest), or Alexei, who was hemophilic and the youngest child and only son of Tsar Nicholas II.

This is my favorite movie!!!
I think that this movie is fantastic and marvelous! I've been fascinated by the Romanov family, especially Anastasia, since I was a little kid. From the first time I watched it, I wanted to watch it over and over again. I love the plot and the characters.
The story is about the Revolution in 1917 in Russia, how the Imperial family was murdered, except for the youngest daughter, Anastasia. Anastasia ends up in an orphanage, her memory washed away from the shock of that night. Her only memory is of the necklace "Together in Paris". Ten years later, she joins up with con artists Dimitri and Vladimir by the name of Anya. Dimitri and Vlad are finding a girl to pretend to be Anastasia in order to win the reward from the Dowager Empress. In the mean time, they have to fight the evil monk Rasputin, who is determined to kill the last of the Romanov family.
The part I love about this movie is the romance between Dimitri and Anya. They start out the journey bickering, but they are actually falling in love with eachother without knowing it. I especially love the part at the end, when they are happily together. Though the movie doesn't have the true facts, I still enjoyed this movie. This is weird, but I really want a sequel to this movie!

Love this movie...
First of all, if we're talking about technical accuracy, this isn't a Disney movie. It's Fox Home Entertainment. Don Bluth (An American Tail, The Secret of NIMH, Titan AE - all not Disney) hasn't worked for Disney in ages, as far as I know. Second, it's fiction. If you're looking for a historical account, this isn't it. Good parents explain the difference between fiction and fact to their children, and smart adults figure it out on their own.

All that aside, I (an adult), really enjoy this movie. The heroine is intelligent, funny, and perfectly capable of standing on her own two feet. She's vulnerable, but strong... a great "role model". The supposedly useless villain has some clever, if disgusting, scenes and lines. The cute sidekick (a fruit bat) nearly steals the movie! The soundtrack has some wonderful sing-along songs, the dialogue is quick, and the animation is strong (although not incredible). The only caution I have is that I wouldn't recommend the movie for small children... there are some scenes that will probably scare them to death (notably a creepy dream sequence, and a disturbing rotting-body song and dance by the villain).

If you like animation, particularly of the musical sort (i.e. Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, An American Tail), I highly recommend this one. It's just plain fun

Oz Kids Collection: Journey Beneath the Sea
Released in VHS Tape by Paramount Studio (14 October, 1997)
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Directors: Roman Arambulla, Stephen J. Anderson, and Keith Ingham

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