Review of Fantasia (2004) by Jeremy M — 25 Jul 2009
The concept introduced in Fantasia was original and has not been imitated or duplicated, except when Disney released Fantasia 2000, with new pieces and new animated segments. Disney pioneered new sound techniques to enhance the viewing experience with this film.
The colors are vivid, and the sequences are interesting. The only sequence that seems to drag is the first one, set against Bach's Toccata - only because the formless animation has less of a logical progression than the pieces that follow.
In any event, however, this film can truly be deemed art. It combined the creativity of Disney's imaginative storytelling with the work of his team of animators (so much smaller in 1940) to enhance the enjoyment of timeless classical pieces, and because the animated renderings are not rooted in period and include no vocal tracks, the visual presentation as well as the spirit of the piece transcend the year in which the film was made.
In short, Fantasia is a remarkable entry in the annals of film history, especially in the annals of two dimensional animation. Plus, it can be enjoyed by viewers of all ages.
This review of Fantasia (2004) was written by Jeremy M on 25 Jul 2009.
Fantasia has generally received positive reviews.
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