History Awesome / TheSecretOfNIMH

** They saved the best for last, when she uses ThePowerOfLove to save her kids in the most [[VisualEffectsOfAwesome visually stunning]] DeusExMachina '''ever.''' Made moreso by the instrumental accompaniment of ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q6WCdQm2Jo "Flying Dreams"]]'' as it happens.

* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcatXaUorbI Justin's showdown with Jenner]] towards the end of the film.

* Jeremy spends most of the first film irritating Mrs Brisby by being an incompetent ButtMonkey. However, he is the one character in the film to ''directly attack'' Dragon to protect her. Later on, as Mrs. Brisby cries over losing Timmy's medicine, Jeremy loses his train of thought and rambles on about their effort, before taking a small bag from under his wing. He saved her from the cat and preserved what was seemingly a useless piece of paper from the scuffle, [[CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass and what's more acts like it was nothing at all.]]

* After alerting the field that Farmer Fitzgiben's plow was coming (i.e. "Moving Day"), the Shrew is horrified to see Brisby rush ''towards'' the thing and shouts for her to come back. But when Brisby looks down and sees the blades, she becomes paralyzed with fear. So the Shrew [[BigDamnHeroes saves her]] [[BigBrotherInstinct by disabling the plow, herself.]]

** Rappelling down from the cage in the Fitzgerald's house using a piece of string (also, the act which got her stuck there in the first place.)

** Points go out to Sullivan for being the one to deliver [[TakingYouWithMe the final blow]] by tossing a dagger into Jenner's back when Jenner tries to pull a sneak attack on Justin.

** Parlaying with the Great Owl in his own hollow when she knows full well [[CarnivoreConfusion "Owls]] ''[[CarnivoreConfusion eat]]'' [[CarnivoreConfusion mice!"]] Sure, being Jonathan's wife meant she had the automatic respect of even certain predators, but she didn't ''know'' that at the time - and neither did the Owl, at first.

** The best part is, you ''KNEW'' it was only a matter of time, before they crossed swords, and the wait is definitely worth it. Everything from the dialogue, music, the use of dramatic camera angles, and the lighting effects combine to make what is still one of the most epic moments in animated film history.

* While the ''Timmy to the Rescue'' film was kinda lame. Timmy's clever trick to fool Martin's army was pretty impressive.

** After alerting the others that Farmer Fitzgiben's plow was coming (i.e. "Moving Day"), the Shrew is horrified to see Mrs. Frisby rush ''towards'' the thing and shouts for her to come back. But Frisby becomes paralyzed with fear when she looks down and sees the blades, realizing [[LudicrousGibs what'll happen to her]] if she falls. So the Shrew [[BigBrotherInstinct steps in and disables the plow for her.]]

*** The Shrew gets serious points for climbing right up there after her and actually succeeding in getting the tractor to ''stop'', too.

** Points go out to Sullivan for being the one to deliver the final blow by tossing a dagger into Jenner's back when Jenner tries to pull a sneak attack on Justin.

** Her big scene, during the film's climax, where she [[EleventhHourSuperpower uses the stone's power]] to [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q6WCdQm2Jo levitate her home out of the mire]], just as the instrumental version of ''"Flying Dream"'' swells at that moment. Sen-sational.

** And finally, using ThePowerOfLove to save her kids in the most [[VisualEffectsOfAwesome visually amazing]] DeusExMachina '''ever.'''

** [[EleventhHourSuperpower Using the Stone]] to save her family from the sinkhole.

* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcatXaUorbI Justin's showdown with Jenner]] towards the end of the end of the film.

* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu4BkrUHQv4 Justin's showdown with Jenner]] towards the end of the end of the film.

* ANY scene where Mrs. Brisby, who's primary state of mind throughout 90% of the film is ''terrified'' (which makes sense, really, given that [[EverythingTryingToKillYou she's a mouse]]), pulls herself together. This tiny mouse is quite the MamaBear. In particular there's:

** Parlaying with the Great Owl in his own hollow (sure, being Johnathan's wife meant she had the automatic respect of even certain predators, but she didn't ''know'' that at the time - and neither did the Owl, at first).

* Jeremy spends most of the first film irritating Mrs Brisby by being an incompetent Klutz. However, he is the one character in the film to ''directly attack'' Dragon to protect her. Later on, as Mrs. Brisby cries over losing Timmy's medicine, Jeremy loses his train of thought and rambles on about their effort, before taking a small bag from under his wing. He saved her from the cat and preserved what was seemingly a useless piece of paper from the scuffle, [[CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass and what's more acts like it was nothing at all.]]

** Abseiling down from the cage in the Fitzgerald's house using a piece of string (also, the act which got her stuck there in the first place.)

* Jeremy spends most of the first film irritating Mrs Brisby by being an incompetent Klutz. However, he is the one character in the film to ''directly attack'' Dragon to protect her. Later on, as Mrs Brisby cries over losing Timmy's medicine, Jeremy loses his train of thought and rambles on about their effort, before taking a small bag from under his wing. He saved her from the cat and preserved what was seemingly a useless piece of paper from the scuffle, [[CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass and what's more acts like it was nothing at all.]]

** Confronting the Great Owl in his own nest (sure, being Johnathan's wife meant she had the automatic respect of even certain predators, but she didn't ''know'' that at the time).
*** The scene is an awesome moment for the production team--the fantastic artwork, the terrifying atmosphere, the ''awesome'' animation for the Great Owl--it's one of the best scenes in the movie.

* Pretty much ANY scene where Mrs. Brisby, who's primary state of mind throughout 90% of the film is ''terrified'' (which makes sense, really, given that [[EverythingTryingToKillYou she's a mouse]]), pulls herself together. This tiny mouse is quite the MamaBear. In particular there's:

*** The entire scene is an awesome moment for the production team--the fantastic artwork, the terrifying atmosphere, the ''awesome'' animation for the Great Owl--it's one of the best scenes in the movie.

* Jeremy spends most of the first film irritating Mrs Brisby by being an incompetent Klutz. However, he is the one character in the film to ''directly attack'' Dragon to protect her. Later on, as Mrs Brisby cries over losing Timmy's medicine, Jeremy loses his train of thought and rambles on about their effort, before taking a small bag from under his wing. He saved her from the cat and even preserved what was seemingly a useless piece of paper from the scuffle, [[CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass and what's more acts like it was nothing at all.]]

* Justin taking on Jenner towards the end of the film is also pretty badass.

* Pretty much ANY scene where Mrs Frisby, who's primary state of mind throughout 90% of the film is ''terrified'' (which makes sense, really, given that [[EverythingTryingToKillYou she's a mouse]]), pulls herself together. This tiny mouse is quite the MamaBear. In particular there's:

-->'''Jeremy:''' Oh by the way, you dropped this back there...

* Jeremy spends most of the first film irritating Mrs Brisby by being an incompetent Klutz. However, he is the one character in the film to ''directly attack'' Dragon to protect her. Later on, as Mrs Brisby cries over losing Timmy's medicine, Jeremy seemingly loses his train of thought and rambles on about their effort, before taking a small bag from under his wing. He saved her from the cat and preserved her medicine from the scuffle, [[CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass and what's more acts like it was nothing at all.]]

* Justin taking on Jenner towards the end of the film is also pretty badass.

* Justin taking on Jenner towards the end of the film is also pretty badass.

* While the ''Timmy to the Rescue'' film was kinda lame. Timmy's clever trick to fool Martin's army was pretty impressive.