Famously, Don Bluth was a top animator at Disney in the 70s. Unhappy with the way the struggling studio was being run post-Walt, he mutinied and left the company, taking many of his fellow animators with him. Knowing his propensity for drama and spite, I think it's no accident that his first two films (this and Secret of NIMH) starred naïve mice. This is, by far, Bluth's greatest film, boasting memorable songs, strong heart, and an uncharacteristic amount of complexity for a children's film.
Review of An American Tail
