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The saddest part in this...

posted 17 years ago by Waigon
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... is when Fievel tries not to cry and says: "You're right! I don't need them!" referring to his parents and kicks some hay and then says: "They've probably already forgotten about me." And then it goes into the Dreams to Dream theme. I think it's one of the saddest things I've ever seen. Listening to the score of this scene on the soundtrack is also quite emotional. It's just a flute and a harp. The flute is so vulnerable sounding. Beautiful.
I love Fievel! :)

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[–] elgrandTA82 16 years ago

Well Fievel was a little kid so I don't blame him for listening to the bullies, most kids tend 2 especially when they are alone and vulnerable, and Fievel has been through a lot, including being separated from the friends he had made.

[–] pheapes-1 16 years ago

Thats definitely the saddest scene in the film.

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[–] sublime_boom_box 15 years ago

yeah, that always brings a tear to my eye

[–] am_buglet_82 15 years ago

Actually, "Dreams to Dream" wasn't featured until the sequel...but the theme that plays in this scene is indeed sad and vulnerable.

Poor little Fievel :(.

-Amanda

"She will remember your heart when men are fairy tales in storybooks written by rabbits"

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