Anastasia
starring: Meg Ryan, John Cusack, Christopher Lloyd, Kelsey Grammer, Hank Azaria
directed by: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman
directed by: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman
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Stomping out their usual cuteness and carbon copying Disney's grand animation style to a T, directors Don Bluth and Gary Goldman (AnAmerican Tail) create a successful musical comedy from the story of the lost Russian princess. Adapting the story of imperialism and revolution is tricky, and subsequently the film's opening is weak. Once Anya (voiced by Meg Ryan, sung by Liz Callaway) is a teenager and on her own (suffering from some degree of amnesia), the film is quite pleasing though never refreshingly new.
Twentieth Century Fox's big-money gamble to horn in on Disney's realm is worthy. The songs, especially the recurrent "Once Upon a December," by Broadway team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty are better than Disney's recent efforts. It's worth picking up the soundtrack. The mix of cell animation and computer work is vivid. The collection of vocal talent is also strong, from John Cusack (as Dimitri, who wants to earn the reward by bringing Anya to Paris) to Hank Azaria as an amusing albino bat. Kelsey Grammer helps turn a roly-poly sidekick into a warm and strong supporting character.
The biggest drawback is Bluth/Goldman's insistence on having a typical villain. Surprisingly, the story would be strong enough without one, and the undead corpse of Rasputin (Christopher Lloyd) is unneeded and unoriginal. --Doug Thomas
Stomping out their usual cuteness and carbon copying Disney's grand animation style to a T, directors Don Bluth and Gary Goldman (AnAmerican Tail) create a successful musical comedy from the story of the lost Russian princess. Adapting the story of imperialism and revolution is tricky, and subsequently the film's opening is weak. Once Anya (voiced by Meg Ryan, sung by Liz Callaway) is a teenager and on her own (suffering from some degree of amnesia), the film is quite pleasing though never refreshingly new.
Twentieth Century Fox's big-money gamble to horn in on Disney's realm is worthy. The songs, especially the recurrent "Once Upon a December," by Broadway team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty are better than Disney's recent efforts. It's worth picking up the soundtrack. The mix of cell animation and computer work is vivid. The collection of vocal talent is also strong, from John Cusack (as Dimitri, who wants to earn the reward by bringing Anya to Paris) to Hank Azaria as an amusing albino bat. Kelsey Grammer helps turn a roly-poly sidekick into a warm and strong supporting character.
The biggest drawback is Bluth/Goldman's insistence on having a typical villain. Surprisingly, the story would be strong enough without one, and the undead corpse of Rasputin (Christopher Lloyd) is unneeded and unoriginal. --Doug Thomas
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Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Good family flick
Anastasia is the most overlooked "princess" of Disney. She is a great character and this is a really cute movie.
Rating: 
- Not Bluth's Best Film, But Still Easily One of The Best Animated Films Ever Made
The Film Follows The Adventures of Anastasia, a Rusin Princess Who Lost Her Memery Years Ago As A Young Girl. On Her Way To Paris To See Her Gandma, She Bumps Into Demetrie and Vlad Who Help On Her Journey. Meanwhile, Evil Velian Russputain and Sidekick Bartok The Bat Try To Distroy Anastasia From Knowing Who She Was Years Ago.
ANASTASIA is Not Anwhere Near Don Bluth's Best Film Made, But This is Still One of The Best Animated Films Made.
The Animation Even Being 2D Animation, ... Read More
Rating: - 3 stars out of 4
The Bottom Line:
As long as you don't mistake Anastasia for anything close to history, you'll probably enjoy this well-made animated movie for its above-average music, characters, and story.
Rating: 
- The movie is fine.
I love this movie, so that is why I decided to buy it. The only problem I had with the movie was when it was shipped to me, the entire case was destoryed. The movie itself was perfectly fine but the case was not. I am upset that the company shipped the movie in that condition since I bought the movie brand new.
Rating: - Ridiculous...
Ok. For starters this is an adorable little movie about one "orphans" struggle to belong and find happiness. Its not supposed to be historicaly accurate it never CLAIMED to be historically accurate. Your supposed to take it for what it is instead of throwing and excpecting all these hidden meanings in it. Yes, Rasputen is a very graphic character but any reviews of him "scarring your children for life" should be COMPLETELY disregarded as having a very wimpy child and nothing more. For christs sake people, ... Read More
- Good family flickAnastasia is the most overlooked "princess" of Disney. She is a great character and this is a really cute movie.
- Not Bluth's Best Film, But Still Easily One of The Best Animated Films Ever MadeThe Film Follows The Adventures of Anastasia, a Rusin Princess Who Lost Her Memery Years Ago As A Young Girl. On Her Way To Paris To See Her Gandma, She Bumps Into Demetrie and Vlad Who Help On Her Journey. Meanwhile, Evil Velian Russputain and Sidekick Bartok The Bat Try To Distroy Anastasia From Knowing Who She Was Years Ago.
ANASTASIA is Not Anwhere Near Don Bluth's Best Film Made, But This is Still One of The Best Animated Films Made.
The Animation Even Being 2D Animation, ... Read More
- 3 stars out of 4The Bottom Line:
As long as you don't mistake Anastasia for anything close to history, you'll probably enjoy this well-made animated movie for its above-average music, characters, and story.
- The movie is fine.I love this movie, so that is why I decided to buy it. The only problem I had with the movie was when it was shipped to me, the entire case was destoryed. The movie itself was perfectly fine but the case was not. I am upset that the company shipped the movie in that condition since I bought the movie brand new.
- Ridiculous...Ok. For starters this is an adorable little movie about one "orphans" struggle to belong and find happiness. Its not supposed to be historicaly accurate it never CLAIMED to be historically accurate. Your supposed to take it for what it is instead of throwing and excpecting all these hidden meanings in it. Yes, Rasputen is a very graphic character but any reviews of him "scarring your children for life" should be COMPLETELY disregarded as having a very wimpy child and nothing more. For christs sake people, ... Read More
