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Fantasia

Play trailer Poster for Fantasia G Released Nov 13, 1940 2h 0m Kids & Family Fantasy Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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Released in 1940, represented Disney's boldest experiment to date. Bringing to life his vision of blending animated imagery with classical music. What had begun as a vehicle to enhance Mickey Mouse's career blossomed into a full-blown feature that remains unique in the history of animation.
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A landmark in animation (and a huge influence on the medium of music video), Disney's Fantasia is a relentlessly inventive blend of the classics with phantasmagorical images.

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Guardian Staff Guardian Disney's abstractions are no more imaginative than Fischinger's or Len Lye's, though he can be wittier than they. Jul 17, 2020 Full Review SMH Staff Sydney Morning Herald The film will be as controversial as is all new art conception. But its entertainment value is Immense and unquestionable. May 2, 2020 Full Review Edwin Schallert Los Angeles Times The words most used to describe "Fantasia," besides the conventional "beautiful" and "wonderful" were "path-breaking" and "courageous." The phrase "courageous beyond belief" would be even more accurate. Jan 18, 2013 Full Review Brendan Cassidy InSession Film Fantasia is, in a word, fascinating. An animated symphony of colors and movement, the film flows more like an experiment than an actual film. Jun 18, 2024 Full Review Pare Lorentz McCall's [Disney] has developed an entirely new method of recording and projecting music, immeasurably broadening the potential use of music and pictures; above all, Fantasia itself is an audacious, stirring, austere and entirely new kind of movie. Oct 30, 2023 Full Review Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn Fantasia ends up as a film easier to respect than truly enjoy. While the individual elements are rather fantastic, the final feature as a whole is simply ineffective when it comes to showcasing the talents involved. Jan 2, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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N P "Fantasia" is an ambitious meld of orchestral classics and original score alongside vivid and abstract animated hand-drawn art. The film mainly features several short stories and concepts, showcasing philosophical and historical discussions pertaining to one's very own existence, society and the world as we know it, The main standouts are the "Sorcerer's Apprentice", "Pre-Historic and the Dinosaur Age" and "Greek Mythology". Although, there were sequences throughout where I felt like it was a tad long, boring and felt quite sleepy at times. But, if you can get passed the momentary lulls and slight lecturing, and simply embrace the experience - you might as well have a unique viewing time that can open your mind and heart, that this Disney picture is not afraid to shy away from. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/08/25 Full Review Audience Member Aged like milk. The visuals and music are beautiful, but Fantasia is a snoozefest for anyone who's not a baby. Speaking of which, it might be good for getting babies to sleep. I understand that this was groundbreaking for what it was at the time, but nothing about this movie screams "special" nowadays. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/29/24 Full Review Lee M Some love it, but I was bored stiff. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/21/24 Full Review Guillermo P Fantasia isn’t just a movie—it’s an experience. Much like Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon isn’t merely a collection of songs but a journey that sparks the imagination, Fantasia transcends traditional storytelling. It’s a symphony of visuals and music that invites the viewer to embark on a deeply personal journey, one that grows richer with the addition of their own imagination. Rather than relying on a linear narrative, Fantasia pairs classical music with stunning, abstract imagery to create a concert of sights and sounds. Each segment feels like an invitation to dream, to interpret, and to connect with the art on your own terms. It’s a reminder that movies don’t always need stories—they can simply be an avenue for wonder. Fantasia is more than a film; it’s a masterpiece of creative synergy. Whether you’re a music lover, an animation enthusiast, or simply someone looking for something profoundly unique, it’s a journey worth taking. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/10/24 Full Review Tom F This has aged better than most other early Disney films, aside from the occasional slant-eyed mushroom. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/03/24 Full Review Elijah R Fantasia is one of the greatest animated works ever made. Alongside being the first film to ever use multitrack stereo sound, Fantasia is a wonderful and powerful piece of art that skillfully combines classical music and the hand-drawn animation Disney is now famous for. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Released in 1940, represented Disney's boldest experiment to date. Bringing to life his vision of blending animated imagery with classical music. What had begun as a vehicle to enhance Mickey Mouse's career blossomed into a full-blown feature that remains unique in the history of animation.
Director
James Algar, Samuel Armstrong, Ford Beebe, Norman Ferguson, Jim Handley, T. Hee, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts, Paul Satterfield
Producer
Walt Disney
Screenwriter
Joe Grant, Dick Huemer, Lee Blair, Elmer Plummer, Phil Dike, Sylvia Moberly-Holland, Norman Wright
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
Walt Disney Productions
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 13, 1940, Limited
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Oct 5, 1990
Release Date (Streaming)
May 5, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$24.8M
Runtime
2h 0m
Sound Mix
Surround, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Fantasound, Dolby Stereo, Mono
Aspect Ratio
Academy (1.33:1)
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