| | |  | Ballets & Classics | Home » » » Fantasia (Special 60th Anniversary Edition) | | | | | | | Description: | | Groundbreaking on several counts, not the least of which was an innovative use of animation and stereophonic sound, this ambitious Disney feature has lost nothing to time since its release in 1940. Classical music was interpreted by Disney animators, resulting in surreal fantasy and playful escapism. Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra provided the music for eight segments by the composers 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," "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," and "The Nutcracker Suite." The animation ranges from subtly delicate to fiercely bold. The screen bursts with color 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 | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Leopold Stokowski, Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, Walt Disney, Deems Taylor, Mickey Mouse | | Director:
| James Algar | | Format:
| Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, NTSC | | Language:
| English | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Walt Disney Video | | Run Time:
| 120 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| November 14, 2000 | | Average Customer Rating:
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 Dramatic DVD differenceMar 07, 2010
After several years of trying to locate Fantasia on DVD locally, I turned to Amazon to obtain both films. Needless to say, I am knocked out by the DVD versions and on my new Sony HD set with a Blu-Ray player spinning the discs, I am not disappointed. In fact, I want to view the films in total black some night so I can truly have the experience. Mr Stokowski knew exactly how to handle the music and disney knew how the animation should go. That is why Fantasia has always ranked high on my list of must haves. Fantasia 2000 with Levine wasn't too bad either. I think that having Roy Disney on as animator helped that film. As an example of great animation, these two films are fantastic. the third disc in the set which has all the extra stuff is also good. I just never though there was that much left over from a project of this magnitude. all I can say: If you haven't seen Fantasia on DVD, get hold of this set as you will soon see what I saw upon initial viewing: A fantastic piece of film that is worthy of a place in the film collection.
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 Fantasia (Special 60th Anniversary Edition)Feb 23, 2010
The DVD arrived quickly and was in excellent condition. I've already watched it twice. Thank you.
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Fantasia 60th Anniversary DVDFeb 17, 2010
Have been looking for some time to replace/upgrade my VHS tape version of Fantasia so was happy to see this on Amazon. Was not disappointed in any way when the DVD arrived and I watched it.
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FantasiaJan 29, 2010
Great DVD. My greatchildren are enjoying it a lot. The item was delivered in a timely manner and in the condition just as described. I will not hesitate to buy again from this seller.
A STUNNING ACCOMPLISHMENT, ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT 9.5 OUT OF 10Jan 19, 2010
I have always loved Fantasia ever since I was little. But about ten years ago, one of my VCRs decided to destroy the tape version and I was damn well pissed. Years later I finally got it on DVD, but this time it's even better than ever. Even though this film is 70 years old, it's still an awe-inspiring film that still amazes to this very day.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT: I can't really give a plot summary because this film jumps all over the place. It's basically a series of music videos for classical music as well as some romantic period music. The shorts are either abstract objects or some tell their own stories.
MUSIC: The music is absolutely magnificent and is made even better by the animated shorts created for them. There is nothing wrong with this area.
ACTING: There is really none. There is not much in terms of dialogue except from the host and one small Mickey Mouse part. Other than that there is nothing else to it.
ACTION: This film is very surreal and odd, and almost makes you question if perhaps these film-makers were on some sort of hallucinogenic drugs. This film is also very random from the abstract pieces to musical scenes involving dance sequences with alligators, hippos, ostriches, and elephants all in one, to telling the tale of the Earth's creation and the life and death of the dinosaurs, to a tale of sorcery and brooms coming to life, to a small bit about Satan and then being followed by playing Avi Maria, to Greek mythology, and more, this film has so much packed in that's just so strange. However, if you're easily bored you will hate this film because there is almost no talking. In this DVD version there are new scenes not seen since its release in 1940 such as more dialogue from the host as well other extras such as interviews.
OVERALL: This film is still amazing even after 70 years and there is no question as to how it has gone on to become a classic. With beautiful animation and music, this film soars high and will leave a definite impression upon you.
THE GOOD: Great animation, magnificent music, inspired music videos, new features, and it feels like a wonderful and surreal dream.
THE BAD: It can get a tad dull and there is almost no dialogue.
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