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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
Audio Format: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 (English), DTS 5.1 (Spanish), DTS 5.1 (Dutch), Dolby Digital 5.1 (Portuguese), Dolby Digital 5.1 (Polish), Dolby Digital 5.1 (Hebrew)
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Disney's core audience are children. I have to applaud Disney for encouraging children to express interest in classical music through the inspring and clever use of animation. Adults would appreciate the beauty and splendour of what the animation offers. I simply could not resist gaining a taste of Fantasia. Disney continues to maintain the core values of humour and charm in this stunning musical piece of Fantasia. The unique love of animal characters are utilised effectively. The scenery at times varies to provide a fresh dimension to the animation as you are about to observe. It is a break-taking and truly amazing experience to watch. Initially, Fantasia in its earlier days was a commercial failure during its released in 1940. Fortunes swiftly changed as it is now a massive success and enjoyed by millions. Theatres provide regular shows and watching it on DVD is extra special, as it is the original work and you start to appreciate the level of work and money invested in reviving this animation.
I love musicals and really enjoyed this well crafted piece for displaying a surreal world to really appreciate. It is engaging and educational. I find it hard to believe the animation was released 70 years ago, as a narrator and the orchestra group are quickly introduced in the opening sequences in colour. Adding colours in films was possible to achieve in those days as Disney applied a technique known as Technicolor. In those days, it was quite expensive and sophisticated for other film-makers to follow the similar route. The sound and picture quality adds an amazing and unique viewing experience to the animation. The narration is first class and informative. The musical pieces featured are well thought out and displayed to perfection. The innovativeness of mixing animation and music promoted a new dimension.It continues to inspire future generations of animation.
The music comprises a selection of acts from some of the finest and gifted composers who embraced the world. The animation is divided by eight set pieces. We experience the world in its rich beauty, nature and humanity through the amazing world of what animation offers to viewers. The main pieces include Nutcracker Suite, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Dance of the Hours and few others as well. Each piece unfold a story and the music is expertly used to convey the story for its audience. The music tone changes for each piece. It changes from its soft touch to a dramatic atmosphere. The magic of Disney re-ignites. Fantasia is a delight to watch on DVD, as it is unique,charming, stunningly attractive, surreal and expertly displayed. It is a great collection item to include. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend for anyone who loves musicals.
I love musicals and really enjoyed this well crafted piece for displaying a surreal world to really appreciate. It is engaging and educational. I find it hard to believe the animation was released 70 years ago, as a narrator and the orchestra group are quickly introduced in the opening sequences in colour. Adding colours in films was possible to achieve in those days as Disney applied a technique known as Technicolor. In those days, it was quite expensive and sophisticated for other film-makers to follow the similar route. The sound and picture quality adds an amazing and unique viewing experience to the animation. The narration is first class and informative. The musical pieces featured are well thought out and displayed to perfection. The innovativeness of mixing animation and music promoted a new dimension.It continues to inspire future generations of animation.
The music comprises a selection of acts from some of the finest and gifted composers who embraced the world. The animation is divided by eight set pieces. We experience the world in its rich beauty, nature and humanity through the amazing world of what animation offers to viewers. The main pieces include Nutcracker Suite, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Dance of the Hours and few others as well. Each piece unfold a story and the music is expertly used to convey the story for its audience. The music tone changes for each piece. It changes from its soft touch to a dramatic atmosphere. The magic of Disney re-ignites. Fantasia is a delight to watch on DVD, as it is unique,charming, stunningly attractive, surreal and expertly displayed. It is a great collection item to include. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend for anyone who loves musicals.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Can anyone possibly say anything bad about this movie ?
No.
This film was the very 1st full length animated feature film that Walt Disney ever split into segments.
Each segment is set to a different piece of Classical Music comprising of:
Johann Sebastian Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite
Paul Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring
Ludwig van Beethoven's The Pastoral Symphony
Amilcare Ponchielli's Dance of the Hours
Modest Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain
Franz Schubert's Ave Maria
Each segment also tells a different story from greek mythology to ballet, to fairies and demons.
Obviously it doesn't hold a candle to today's animation but if your children haven't see it yet, then i would sit them down and let them watch it, whilst secretly sitting there and travelling down memory lane to the 1st time you ever watched it yourself..
Classics always have to be seen..
No.
This film was the very 1st full length animated feature film that Walt Disney ever split into segments.
Each segment is set to a different piece of Classical Music comprising of:
Johann Sebastian Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite
Paul Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring
Ludwig van Beethoven's The Pastoral Symphony
Amilcare Ponchielli's Dance of the Hours
Modest Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain
Franz Schubert's Ave Maria
Each segment also tells a different story from greek mythology to ballet, to fairies and demons.
Obviously it doesn't hold a candle to today's animation but if your children haven't see it yet, then i would sit them down and let them watch it, whilst secretly sitting there and travelling down memory lane to the 1st time you ever watched it yourself..
Classics always have to be seen..
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It is many years since I first watched "Fantasia" in the cinema. Now it has been released in the age of HD Big screen TV's and it is a treat to watch it all over again. An added pleasure was to have my grand daughter by my side and watch her reactions to the various sequences. A great introduction to classical music for the young.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great Classic
This is a great Disney classic and great for the young ones as they can just watch and listen to the music.
Published 1 day ago by James1981
Fantastical
An absolutely astounding piece of audio and visual classic film making. Very dramatic and engrossing. You want to keep watching it.
Published 21 days ago by Kureekay
Great buy
Great buy.loved it since I was a child.and being a musician I find this a great introduction to some amazing music!
Published 28 days ago by L. Bolton
startling for its time, and still great for older and much younger...
This was one of the earliest of Disney's full-length cartoons, and one of the boldest. I watched it with pleasure about 50 years ago, when I was 15. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Ian A. Macfarlane
Fantasia
We have this film on video, but were so pleased to be able to get it on dvd, because the quality of the picture and sound are so much better. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Oma
Great, but not for small children!
Great work to have and to see. Music and images are close to perfection.
Fantasia may be very good for children as well as disturbing if seen before about 6-8 years old. Read more
Fantasia may be very good for children as well as disturbing if seen before about 6-8 years old. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Chirotteri
fantasia
Got this DVD to replace my old VHS copy, which was a bit passed it's sale by date and a bit grainy.Nice to watch and listern to it again clearly.
Published 3 months ago by D. F. Woodhams
fantastic
Fantasia is every bit as good as I remembered it to be. Fantastic, brilliant & now mine to watch whenever I want that feel good factor
Published 4 months ago by R C Listener
Fantasia
This is a great movie I first saw in 1957 while travelling in Portugal.
I have the Special Edition pack with a VHS but when I saw this great firl available on DVD, I... Read more
I have the Special Edition pack with a VHS but when I saw this great firl available on DVD, I... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Antonio Campos
A great gift
Fantastic, what a great gift for people of all ages. An absolute classic film by Walt Disney. Good stuff. Good stuff indeed.
Published 4 months ago by Mr. S. K. Older
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