Review of An American Tail (1986) by Johnny T — 20 Sep 2011
"An American Tail" is a bright-eyed tale of Jewish triumphs that will find a place in many young hearts. It reiterates the happiness of homogeneity, prepares the pups for both brotherhood and the free enterprise system. And it's as pretty as a cascade of soap bubbles. An American Tail has a wandering story that errs on the side of sweetness too much, but it looks rich and warm and living. And as far as sheer tech gimmickry goes, An American Tail enjoys some really expressive lighting effects, a few very nice shots involving distortion, and a pretty bold use of color. The overall quality of the animation -- baroquely executed if rather conventionally conceived -- makes it worth a look.
VERDICT: "Matinée" - (Mixed reaction). These kinds of movies are usually movies that had some good things, but some bad things kept it from being amazing. This rating says to pay matinée prices to see at a theatre, buy an ex-rental or a cheap price of the DVD to own.
This review of An American Tail (1986) was written by Johnny T on 20 Sep 2011.
An American Tail has generally received positive reviews.
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