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this ending quote and reaction. of this scene


Ok When Fievel asks HEnri can we see more of America, while flying, Henri says someday you will, what was the purpose of that

and what was your reaction when Fievel finally found his family in the end and why did they have the background music like that?

and did you know a few scenes had Fievel's family right below him when he didnt know? why did they have that?

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I suppose it was to imply that Fievels adventures weren't at an end just because he had his family back. In fact they were only just beginning :)

My reaction when he got his family back? Hard to describe really. It was like a dam breaking, a sudden release of emotional buildup. He had spent so long almost finding them and being disappointed that it was such an epic feeling of relief and happiness when he finally did. And the music? Fairly obviously because music adds to the emotion of the moment.

As for the near miss scenes. I guess to tease the audiance by having them be so close, yet missing each other. It helped build the tension towards the climax.

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Despite all of the good things Fievel (and we the audience) is lead to believe about America, we see that America, like Russia, is full of hate and vice and greed....and yet we get a happy ending when Fievel is reunited with his family. The "Someday" line, I like to think, is kind of a hint that, despite all of the awful things Fievel has experienced in America in this short time, there is so much more to explore, to learn about, and to glean from in his new country. Very uplifting, I think.

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I really liked that, having seen this again recently. The makers weren't afraid to show the world as imperfect, with both good and bad people (mice) in it. Also, it gives kids a sort of appreciation of what their immigrant ancestors may have gone through, with hope for a brighter future on the horizon.

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