GrimPrecise
I'll tell you why so serious
VeteranLight
I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.
Acensbart
Excellent but underrated film
mike48128
Either Disney Productions ran out of money or ran out of interest. Called "Roy Disney's Folly" by then CEO Michael Eisner. For a complete sequence synopsis, see other "reviews" or "Wikipedia". Beethoven's 5th isn't even close to the "Dances of the Sugarplum Fairies", "Chinese" Mushrooms, and silky Goldfish that open the original Fantasia. The "Rhapsody in Blue", "Pomp and Circumstance" and "Firebird" pieces are the best, with honorable mention for the stories of "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", and the "Yo-Yo Flamingo". Nothing has the power of "Bald Mountain" but "The Firebird" tries very hard. The dumbest segment is Blue Whales swimming in the sky with bubbles. Mickey's "Sorcerer's Apprentice" has been "freshened up" and looks lacking in detail. Some of the segments are not well-"hosted". Steve Martin was a bad choice, and so was Penn and Teller. Getting rare. Not many copies left!
Michael_Elliott
Fantasia 2000 (1999) *** (out of 4) When FANTASIA was first released in 1940 it was meant to be the first of a series of films but the lukewarm fan reaction prevented it from happening. Then, nearing the 60th anniversary of that film, Disney decided to re-do it with this fun natured film that once again focuses on famous music and adds animation to it.FANTASIA 2000 is certainly an entertaining film that contains some brilliant visuals but there's not too much here that comes close to the original movie. In fact, I'd say the only thing better here is the fact that it runs a very short 72-minutes. Outside of this I'd give just about everything to the original but it might be unfair to compare the two. Either way, this is certainly worth watching if you're a fan of classical music or Disney animation.The animation itself is certainly the highlight of the picture. Just take a look at the Pines of Rome sequence, which will have your jaw on the floor. The sequences of the whales jumping from the water is certainly one of the most amazing animated visuals you're ever going to see. Another highlight comes towards the end when Donald Duck gets to put his spin on the Noah's Arc tale. The way the animals are presented was certainly terrific. The rest of the shorts are all entertaining but there's no question that their fail to reach a classic or even very good status.The introductions by the various famous faces really didn't add anything nor did having The Sorcerer's Apprentice reappear here. Why not put Mickey in a new film? Either way, FANTASIA 2000 is certainly worth viewing at least once, although it can't come close to matching the studios best films.
OllieSuave-007
This is Disney's 38th full length animated feature film - a sequel to Fantasia. Although I don't think it surpasses the original, it is still a great piece of artistic cinema work with vibrant animation and with a rich and dynamic orchestral musical soundtrack.While the segment with the flying whales was a bit boring, the film picked up my interest with the Rhapsody in Blue sequence; it cleverly showcases the everyday lives of Americans as they try to make ends meet and find joy amidst the hustles and bustles of city life - all complimented by the iconic Rhapsody in Blue musical piece. There is a nice reprise of the Sorcerer's Apprentice from the original movie, though I would have liked to see Mickey Mouse appear in a new, different sequence. My favorite is the Pomp and Circumstance sequence, starring Donald Duck and Daisy Duck in a reenactment of Noah's Ark, where they try to gather all the animals in the gigantic structure before the storm hits. It is complimented by a powerful rendition of Pomp and Circumstance, supplemented by a rich and chilling chorale. There is also a touching story where Donald and Daisy, thinking each other have perished in the storm, are reunited after the storm's climax.Each sequence is opened by a host of celebrities including Steve Martin, Izhak Perlman, Quincy Jones, Bette Midler, James Earl Jones, Penn & Teller, James Levine and Angela Lansbury. That is a nice touch, though, while Martin got by with some simple humor, Penn & Teller's comic stuff distracted from the dignity of the movie in my opinion. But, good thing the film opens and closes with more respectable words from our hosts.Overall, it is a very nice film that is an admirable sequel to Fantasia.Grade B+
Claudio Carvalho
"Fantasia 2000" is a beautiful sequel of the classic animation "Fantasia" (1940). The conductor is James Levine and each segment is introduced by the actor Steve Martin, the violinist Itzhak Perlman, the actress Bette Midler, the entertainer Penn & Teller, the actor James Earl Jones, the conductor Quincy Jones and the actress Angela Lansbury. The audio is in DTS and THX and the program is the following: (1) Symphony No. 5 in C minor-I. Allegro con brio, by Ludwig van Beethoven.(2) Pines of Rome, by Ottorino Respighi.(3) Rhapsody in Blue, by George Gershwin.(4) Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Major-I. Allegro, by Dmitri Shostakovich.(5) The Carnival of the Animals, Finale, by Camille Saint-Saëns.(6) The Sorcerer's Apprentice, by Paul Dukas.(7) Pomp and Circumstance – Marches 1, 2, 3 and 4, by Edward Elgar.(8) Firebird Suite – 1919 Version, by Igor Stravinsky.My vote is eight.Title (Brazil): "Fantasia 2000"
