The People's Review of Fantasia 2000
ChrisCoo
score = 80
comments = I thought that the Music was awe-inspiring, but the animation
was somewhat lacking(except for Aspegi's "Pines of Rome". Where
is the Disney briliance found in such films as Alladin and Bueaty and the
Beast; it was not in all of Fantasia.
Tori
score = 90
It has very original ideas I loved all of it exept for the broom sequence
with Mickey. Other than that it was very, very good. I
recomend this movie to all ages. It brings the best of classical with the
best of cartooning!!!!!!
Sally Burnell
score = 80
The music chosen for this movie happened to be among some of my favourite
pieces of classical music. Several sequences left me a bit underwhelmed,
but there were others that just dazzled me and made me feel that the
Disney magic was back, in particular the Gershwin "Rhapsody in
Blue" sequence, the Shostakovich "Piano Concerto No. 2"
sequence, which was actually chosen to accompany a story already written,
"The Steadfast Tin Soldier" by Hans Christian Andersen, and the
final "Firebird Suite" sequence, a clever allegory to the
eruption of Mt. St. Helens in Washington State some 20 years ago. (did
anyone besides me notice the resemblance to the volcano after its eruption
in that sequence to Mt. St. Helens and what it looked like after it blew
some 20 years ago?) The little girl in the
seat behind me in the theatre was scared by the erupting mountain in that
final sequence, and I had to grin to myself, because of my reaction as a
small child seeing the original "Fantasia". The final sequence
in the original of the mountain unfolding to become some terrifying demon
scared the lights out of me, as did the terrifying "Night on Bald
Mountain" music of Modeste Mussorgsky. The lovely ending of the
"Ave Maria" was a soothing balm to the terror of the demonic
mountain in the previous sequence, and I remember feeling great relief
when that music came on and the demon mountain was forced to retreat from
its night of terror and unleashing skeletal ghosts from their uneasy
rest. I think this movie is a worthy
successor to the original "Fantasia" and shows quite clearly the
astonishing advances in animation technology that have occurred since the
release of the original film. One could see that very clearly in the
wonderful reprise of the original "Sorceror's Apprentice"
sequence from the first "Fantasia". Although one might imagine
what that sequence might have looked like with computer generated affects,
still, one must marvel at what the master animators over 60 years ago were
able to accomplish, that they are still able all these decades later to
hold us in thrall to their artistic mastery. When Fantasia 2000 is
released on video, I want to be the first to own a copy of it, so that I
can watch it over and over again, as this is a film you can easily do that
with and find something new in it that you missed the last time you saw
it, just as you can the original (which I do own on video!). A film most
definitely worth seeing, and I give it an enthusiastic "thumbs
up"!
Scott
score = 20
It had very beautiful artwork and very good music the only problem with
this film is the creators seemed to totaly miss Walt Disney's idea, to
have a cartoon that was in sync to the music. You will notice a drastic
difference if you compare the old fantasia with the new one. In Walt's
fantasia every single note affected something on the screen, this one
looked like a silent cartoon thrown together with any old music, there was
o relationship at all between the pretty pictures and pretty music, it was
pathetic, and i felt raped of a good movie. Horrible job disney.
Ellemarie
score = 100
Fantastic! Fantasia provides a feast for the eyes and ears. Best to
sit in the last row, far enough away from the Imaz screen to take in the
full beauty of the animator's artistry. Marvelous music and inspiring
imagery uplift the spirit and touch on every emotion. Well worth the price
of admission!
charles Brown
score = 40
The screen was so big that the picture looked as if the dots of the lights
that beam it across the screen could almost be seen. However, the short
stories set to music were fine and Disney like. It's a good movie to see
once but not twice like many of the other Disney films. Don't take me wrong
the artists did an outstanding job on this film.
Susana
score = 100
Finally the special magic of Disney is back. This is such a beautiful
experience -- it's more than a movie. I can't believe that I felt
weepy at one point when Donald and Daisy held hands (Pomp & Circumstance
as Noah's Ark -- brilliant!!!); I now believe that whales can fly and
ostriches can do yo-yo tricks. The only problem was that it was too
short. Thank you Walt Disney studios for bringing back the special
experiences of Pinnochio and Dumbo. What took you so long?
Everyone with a soul shouldn't wait to see this, because you need time to
see it a second time before it leaves the IMAX theatres.
Carol Ann
score = 90
I was in awe again, like I haven't been since I was 10. Every piece
was interesting and different and fresh. The only disappointment was
that the Sorcerer's Apprentice din't translate well to the Imax format and
looked a bit grainy. The rest was magic.
DeCatt
score = 100
Despite small flaws, this was without question one of the most amazing films
I have seen. Ever. This, kids, is what animation is about. For
years, animators have said that animation IS an art form. This movie
proves that potential. 'Rhapsody in Blue' was clever in its insights into
city life and beautiful in that Hirschfeld style (though I saw no "Nina"s).
'Carnival of the Animals' had some of the most wonderfully comic timing and
expressions I've seen since the days of Tex Avery and Chuck Jones. And
finally, the 'Firebird Suite.' Dang. This one just blew me away.
The styling was beautiful. The character animation was gorgeous, as
were the backgrounds. The animation went so well with the music that I
forgot to listen to the score. The ending made me want to sing. It was
truly breath-taking. The only regret I have is that the decision not to
animate Rachmaninoff's 'Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini." Having
heard the premise behind it (a nightmare and a dream struggle for control of
a child's soul), I was really looking forward to it. Oh well. Maybe
next time.
Frederick
score = 100
Never in my whole life have I enjoyed a Disney feature as I have enjoyed
this one. This one is far greater than the origial Fantasia (and I
love the original)! Viewing it at an IMAX it engulfed and overwhelms
you with emotions. The Whale sequences, Donald and Daisy, and the Firebird
Suite were the highlights. This is the one Disney to truly see again,
and again, and again. One wishes that Walt was alive to see this stellar
masterpiece, it would have justified and confirmed his original intentions
with Fantasia.
Gracie
score = 80
The producers were smart to show it in IMAX. I liked pretty much everything,
especially Noah's Ark with Donald Duck. I liked the old Fantasia a little
better though.
Michelle
score = 100
Once again Disney has outdone themselves. I have seen almost every
Disney movie (and own most of them)and watch them over and over again.
Fantasia 2000 is the same I could watch it again and again. The Noah's
Ark scene with Donald Duck was really great. My favorite part was
Mickey Mouse of course. I'm glad that part was brought back from the
original Fantasia. Way to go Disney!! Keep up the good work and I will
be looking forward to your next big hit.
BJ
score = 100
By the time they started the last sketch, my head was propped on my hands
and all I could say was WOW!!! My family had an interesting time
comparing our personal favorites from disney's fantasia 1940 and the new
one. Movies like this are something Walt would be proud of. I agree
with Carol Anne that the Sorcerer's Apprentice was grainy, but I was kind of
glad to see they did not feel they had to alter(touch up a masterpiece.
And Rapsody in Blue was great.
fliklovr
score = 90
It was so unbelieveably awesome-I can't wait to see what Disney's gonna do
for the video!!!! I loved the watercolor-painted flamingoes. That was
very artistic. And it looked great on screen. The Hirchfield was genius!!! I
kinda expected to have Mickey's Big Scene cleaned up a bit, but apparently
not. Still, it was deffinately worth going to. I wish they would put in a
violin concerto though...maybe Bartok's Romanian Dances?
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