Fantasia (Special 60th Anniversary Edition)
starring: Leopold Stokowski, Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, Walt Disney, Deems Taylor, Mickey Mouse
directed by: James Algar, Samuel Armstrong, Ford I. Beebe
directed by: James Algar, Samuel Armstrong, Ford I. Beebe
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Groundbreaking on several counts, not the least of which was aninnovative use of animation and stereophonic sound, this ambitiousDisney feature has lost nothing to time since its release in 1940.Classical music was interpreted by Disney animators, resulting insurreal fantasy and playful escapism. Leopold Stokowski and thePhiladelphia Orchestra provided the music for eight segments by thecomposers Tchaikovsky, Moussorgsky, Stravinsky, Beethoven, Ponchielli,Bach, Dukas, and Schubert. Not all the sequences were created equally,but a few are simply glorious, such as "Night on Bald Mountain," "TheSorcerer's Apprentice," and "The Nutcracker Suite." The animationranges from subtly delicate to fiercely bold. The screen bursts withcolor and action as creatures transmute and convention is thrust aside.The painstaking detail and saturated hues are unique to this film,unmatched even by more advanced technology. --Rochelle O'Gorman
Groundbreaking on several counts, not the least of which was aninnovative use of animation and stereophonic sound, this ambitiousDisney feature has lost nothing to time since its release in 1940.Classical music was interpreted by Disney animators, resulting insurreal fantasy and playful escapism. Leopold Stokowski and thePhiladelphia Orchestra provided the music for eight segments by thecomposers Tchaikovsky, Moussorgsky, Stravinsky, Beethoven, Ponchielli,Bach, Dukas, and Schubert. Not all the sequences were created equally,but a few are simply glorious, such as "Night on Bald Mountain," "TheSorcerer's Apprentice," and "The Nutcracker Suite." The animationranges from subtly delicate to fiercely bold. The screen bursts withcolor and action as creatures transmute and convention is thrust aside.The painstaking detail and saturated hues are unique to this film,unmatched even by more advanced technology. --Rochelle O'Gorman
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- Different Generations
I was really excited to buy this movie and see it again and show it to the children. I thought that they would enjoy it... boy was I wrong!
I guess that's the difference between my generation and kids nowadays... they have to have protagonist and an antagonist and some kind of plot!! They were really upset that all there was to it was music and short clips.
Personally I loved it... but I guess this is the age of spongebob squarepants nonsense (don't get me wrong I love the little guy) ... Read More
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- AMAZING.....!
We had Fantasia on video for our children during the early nineties. Somehow we lost it but now our son (21 years old by now) gave us Fantasia on DVD. It is still as beautiful and amazing as it was to us in 1992 (or when produced by Disney in 1942...?) Hard to get but every dollar worth it!
Rating: - All-time Favorite
This is a movie for everyone.It is fantastic music combined with the animation and imagination of Disney. I personally liked the Classical music.Since the cutting of musical programs in schools, this is good exposure to the classics for children (and the whole family.)The narration between pieces of music is really good.It is informative and entertaining.This movie should not be missed.It is educational, entertaining, and extremely artistic.
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- Looked Copied
Our Copy of Fantasia was low quality and appeared copied... would not recommend this seller
Rating: - Fantasia DVD
I received this item in excellent condition and faster than I expected!I would definitly order from this vendor again with no reservations!I also feel the price was very reasonable.Thank you.
- Different GenerationsI was really excited to buy this movie and see it again and show it to the children. I thought that they would enjoy it... boy was I wrong!
I guess that's the difference between my generation and kids nowadays... they have to have protagonist and an antagonist and some kind of plot!! They were really upset that all there was to it was music and short clips.
Personally I loved it... but I guess this is the age of spongebob squarepants nonsense (don't get me wrong I love the little guy) ... Read More
- AMAZING.....!We had Fantasia on video for our children during the early nineties. Somehow we lost it but now our son (21 years old by now) gave us Fantasia on DVD. It is still as beautiful and amazing as it was to us in 1992 (or when produced by Disney in 1942...?) Hard to get but every dollar worth it!
- All-time FavoriteThis is a movie for everyone.It is fantastic music combined with the animation and imagination of Disney. I personally liked the Classical music.Since the cutting of musical programs in schools, this is good exposure to the classics for children (and the whole family.)The narration between pieces of music is really good.It is informative and entertaining.This movie should not be missed.It is educational, entertaining, and extremely artistic.
- Looked CopiedOur Copy of Fantasia was low quality and appeared copied... would not recommend this seller
- Fantasia DVDI received this item in excellent condition and faster than I expected!I would definitly order from this vendor again with no reservations!I also feel the price was very reasonable.Thank you.
