- Actors: Meg Ryan, John Cusack, Christopher Lloyd, Kelsey Grammer, Hank Azaria
- Directors: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman
- Writers: Bob Tzudiker, Bruce Graham, Eric Tuchman, Noni White, Susan Gauthier
- Producers: Don Bluth
- Format: PAL
- Language English, French, Russian
- Classification: U
- Studio: Fox
- VHS Release Date: 1 Oct 1999
- Run Time: 94 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CXAS
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 392 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Stomping out their usual cuteness and carbon copying Disney's grand animation style to a tee, directors Don Bluth and Gary Goldman (An American 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), Anastasia is quite pleasing though never refreshingly new.
20th 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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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
One of the last visually stunning traditional animated films with a beautifully developed story and loveable characters.
Everything is wonderful-- the sets, the animation, the dresses, the journey to France, Paris, the songs..
This should be a reminder of what Disney feature films could still aspire too, before greed and making a quick buck led them to completely rubbish out the 2d medium.
Kudos to Don Bluth and Gary Goldman yet again.
Everything is wonderful-- the sets, the animation, the dresses, the journey to France, Paris, the songs..
This should be a reminder of what Disney feature films could still aspire too, before greed and making a quick buck led them to completely rubbish out the 2d medium.
Kudos to Don Bluth and Gary Goldman yet again.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Firstly I have to admit that I am 21 years old and this is my favourite film of all time. I know this may make me seem a little immature but I just absolutely love this film. I must have seen it way over 30 times.
I think what appealed to me the most in this film was the growing relationship between Anya and Dimitri. In addition I have always been interested in the legend of Anastasia and I liked how the film dealt with this. The characters were all excellent and I loved the songs, especially 'Journey to the Past' and 'At the Beginning'. Although I have to admit that the character of Bartok does annoy me slightly (but I think he's created more for children to laugh at.)
A wonderful, wonderful DVD and in my opinion, I enjoyed it more than any Disney film I've seen (I keep crying at the end as well, no matter how many times I've seen it.) For children and adults.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
i had to watch this film with my little siter once and i thought oh god here we go 'princesses and princes singing and finding each other' so i was no looking forward to it. but when i watched it all the way through, i loved it, because it wasn't a 'thumbelina' or 'a swan princess'. i loved bartok and his 'crazy with the hips' and the gradual intimate relationship that anya and dimitri begin to have.
the songs made the film especially 'at the beginning' and 'learn to do it'. and it wasn't just for kids either, it can be for adults aswell. i now have this dvd and i watch it all the time. the voice talents in this film are superb and the singing talents too.
so one word of advice to you, BUY THIS FILM! because you won't be dissapointed.
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Really good. Brand new, good quality. Really enjoyed watching a good children's classic. Excellent product I would reccommend to buy.
Published 1 month ago by Jess
Wonderful movie
While my name is Anastasia, I'm unfortunately not the grand duchess. As much as I'd love to be. BUT this is an excellent movie and I absolutely love it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by cookiedoe
Best Animation Film - FACT
I bought this film on video when it originally came out and not having a VHS player have been meaning to purchase the DVD for years. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lady Scunmouth
Happy Film!
Absolute favourite; beautiful storyline, fantastic characters... I'm surprised it isn't Disney! Only thing I'd change is when the villain has his 'moment' -- other than that, it is... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dorothy
A fun and elegant animated story!
For a while I was fascinated by the history of the Romanovs and of course, the stories that emerged about Grand Duchess Anastasia after the family were killed. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ashex3
Good film, but not quite Disney!
Great film for slightly older children maybe. My daughter is 3 and liked it, but got bored with the more "talkative" bits! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. Jc Hutchinson
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I love this film so much, the fact it's a true story makes it better and the songs in this are amazing. One of my favourite Disney films
Published 7 months ago by Waltjojo
great childrens film
This took me right back to my childhood and watching it in the cinema. Although a bit dated now its still a good childrens film with catchy tunes and a great love story.
Published 9 months ago by ak23
AMAZING
anastasia shows a fairytail romantcised version of the ledgend of the lost romanov princess starthing with ter fall of the romanovs then skipping ahead 10 years to a orphan named... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Leona
Ideal and Brilliant Film!! Recommended!
I first watched this as a kid when it came out and I still, to this day, love it. It's re-watchable and the songs are brilliant. Read more
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