アメリカ物語
あらすじ
映画のあらすじ： 「アメリカ物語」では、ロシアから来た若いネズミのフィベルが、家族と共に猫が希少な土地、アメリカへと胸躍る冒険に旅立ちます。20世紀初頭、フィベルとその両親（タチアナとミハイルを含む）からなるムンスター一家は、より良い生活を求めて新世界へ船出します。しかし、旅の途中で、フィベルはエリス島の混乱の中で家族と離れ離れになってしまいます。たった一人で怯えるフィベルは、大都市の厳しい現実を生き抜くために、その知恵と機転に頼らなければなりません。 不慣れな環境をさまよう中で、フィベルは親切な野良猫のタイガーと友達になり、通りでの生き方を教わります。その道中で、彼はトニー・トポーニ、ブリジット、ヘンリエッタを含む孤児のネズミたちと出会い、彼らは家族を探すフィベルの旅を助けます。一方、フィベルの両親も失われた息子を必死に捜し、新天地で彼ら自身の苦労に直面します。 旅の間、フィベルは獰猛なネズミや邪悪な猫のハンター、危険な下水道や廃墟といった様々な障害に遭遇します。これらの困難にもかかわらず、彼は忍耐強く、その勇気と決意を用いて一つ一つのハードルを乗り越えます。物語が進むにつれて、フィベルの勇気は、彼の周りの人々、特にトニー、ブリジット、ヘンリエッタを奮い立たせ、彼らはフィベルにとって仮の家族となります。 自分の家族との再会に近づくにつれ、フィベルはこの時代のアメリカに存在する偏見と恐れという厳しい現実に直面しなければなりません。フィベルは愛する人々の元へ帰り着けるのでしょうか、それとも大都市で迷い続けるのでしょうか？「アメリカ物語」は、小さくも勇敢なネズミ、フィベルの目を通して描かれる、不屈の精神、友情、そして人間の精神の力を伝える心温まる物語です。
レビュー
Camille
Somewhere, out there... a heartwarming animated adventure awaits! An American Tail isn't just a cartoon; it's a timeless tale of courage, family, and the immigrant experience, wrapped in a captivating musical score. Follow Fievel Mousekewitz on his harrowing journey from Russia to America, a land he believes is paved with cheese and free of cats. The animation is gorgeous, brimming with detail and personality, bringing 1880s New York to vibrant life. But it's the emotional core of the film that truly resonates. Fievel's unwavering hope and determination in the face of adversity is both inspiring and deeply touching. While the story tackles serious themes of prejudice and displacement, it does so with a deft touch, making it accessible for children while still resonating with adults. The songs, especially "Somewhere Out There," are unforgettable melodies that perfectly capture the longing and yearning for connection. An American Tail is a classic for a reason. It's a beautiful, poignant, and ultimately hopeful story that will stay with you long after the credits roll. Highly recommended for families and anyone who appreciates quality animation with a heart. Just be prepared to shed a tear or two!
Autumn
My dad scoffed when he saw this movie, saying, "Is this some American propaganda?" Well... "Somewhere Out There" is a pretty good song, though!
Talia
I have fond memories of watching this on VCD with my dad when I was little, and we watched it countless times.
Zoey
Plot Keywords: Immigration is rarely portrayed in an animated children’s film, but *An American Tail* tackles the subject head-on. This is the story of Fievel Mousekewitz, a young Russian mouse separated from his family while immigrating to America. The film follows Fievel’s adventures as he searches for his family in a new and bewildering land, encountering both friendly and dangerous characters along the way. The animation is charming, the songs are memorable, and the story, while simple, is surprisingly moving. While the film touches on themes of prejudice and exploitation, it does so in a way that is accessible to children. *An American Tail* is a heartwarming and timeless tale that will resonate with audiences of all ages.
Aurora
Stumbled upon this animation and ended up exhausted by the heavy-handed political allegory. While the character designs are cute, and the animation is fluid and natural, the characters' thought processes and movements are just too human-like. The film's transition from glorifying the American Dream to satirizing it, and then back to celebrating it, feels disjointed and messy.
