An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

Defiantly one of my favorite 10 animated movies, probably in my top 10 movies period. I've loved it since I first saw it when it was a new release on video. It gives me a a great feeling to watch it, maybe it's nostalgia but it's a great movies even apart from that.

I can't believe no one has commented on the song "Dreams to Dream" yet. When I heard that song, I instantly fell in love! It's amazing- James Horner rocks! I sing this song to my friend when we're spending the night, and she goes to sleep instantly! If you don't see this movie for any other reason, go for the music! "Dreams to Dream" occurs when Tonya is washing the windows, right after Fievel wanders into the bar and right before Tanya performs, when she sings another great song. Also the animation is GREAT, and the plotline, though somewhat bland, is still interesting. I recommend it to children, women, and sensitive men.

For what it is this is a sweet little film. A decent sequel to a rare non-Disney animated masterpiece (which i still think the first film was). i love the idea of Fievel's next adventure taking him out west. And so many cute things to enjoy here. The villain and the Dom Deluise character especially, along with the inclusion of the performance of "Rawhide" from the Blues Brothers movie. Alas, the sad part of this movie....this was our last movie with Mr. James Stewart and sadly we didn't even get to see, only hear, the original "everyman." Even though he didn't start out in westerns (he turned to the genre to save his fledgling career in the early '50s) by the time this film was made he was a Western icon alongside Clint Eastwood or Glenn Ford (and not far behind the Duke).

What an awesome movie. I loved the first movie, but this one is better. I was in first grade when this movie was out. I remember how much I liked it, (and I still do). It had a lot of cool songs. This is a movie I would like to watch again and again.

I will happily admit this is my favorite movie in my collection! I will also point out this movie isn't just for small children, this is a feel-good comedy that though yes probably wont be a good accompaniment with booze and a rowdy crowd, is a good movie for anyone of any age to appreciate! Its good music, brilliant artwork, and fun references make American Tail: Fieval goes west something worthwhile to enjoy no matter your age. While their may not be many adult innuendos, do not immediately write this of as something only your kids can watch. let childhood nostalgia fill you as you watch it and as you notice and realize new things about it! Just because something is a cartoon, doesn't mean its only for children.

I can't think of another children's movie that addresses a massive global problem - immigration - with as much poise and in such a poignant manner as Fievel Goes West. This is the story of many of our ancestors arriving to America on nothing more than the dream that they can escape oppression, disease, corruption and hatred in a place where an honest worker can make an honest living. The movie is so perfectly subtle in its political undertones yet simultaneously rigid in the banality of nativism. It's 2019 and it's time to rediscover this one.

Now I know what you're thinking. "You can't really be serious about this being the best animated film of all time?" But I am serious. I'm completely biased because when i was little I spent this whole summer where all I had to watch was "Fievel Goes West" or the three Indiana Jones movies. Surprisingly, I yet get sick of any of those four movies. To this day I still love "Fievel Goes West." I have basically memorized all the words and annoy my friends and family by even quoting it. "If growing up were easy, Fievel, would it take so long?" I love that quote! It was basically my motto throughout high school. I know I sound crazy, but this is an awesome movie with great songs and adorable characters!!!

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West is probably one of the best Animated Children films of the 90`s. Unlike most Disney films of the 90`s, This film seemed much better made and developed. Music scores were okay or above average. This film at times seems better than the first one, but can lonely at times. All in all, its still a great film to watch on a boring weekend afternoon The Lion King is one of the highest grossing movies of all time, but it`s not as good as any of the American Tail movies except for the direct to video sequel.