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Fantasia 2000

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Fantasia/2000 continues and builds upon Walt Disney's original idea with the creation of a new musical program interpreted by a group of distinguished Disney artists and storytellers. Adding to the fun and entertainment, celebrity hosts from the various arts appear on screen to introduce each of the segments. Included in that prestigious group are Steve Martin, Itzhak Perlman, Bette Midler, Quincy Jones, James Earl Jones, Penn & Teller and Angela Lansbury.
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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Delightful, but may scare more sensitive kids. Rated: 5/5 Dec 24, 2010 Full Review Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader The rest of these animated sequences depend on gimmickry, cuteness, or facile ideology. Nov 16, 2009 Full Review Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle Fantasia/2000 will no doubt become a Disney perennial, but that does not by definition make it a classic. Rated: 3/5 Oct 18, 2008 Full Review Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn Fantasia 2000 is a story of big swings and common misses leading to a disappointing return for the series. Dec 15, 2023 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins While this update is still a masterful achievement of sound in animation, it doesn't quite match the power of the first feature. Rated: 8/10 Sep 29, 2020 Full Review Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal If "Fantasia" represents the "2001: A Space Odyssey" of Disney animation, consider "Fantasia 2000" its "2010" - a workmanlike sequel that still has stunning moments but hardly approaches its forefather. Rated: 3/5 Jul 6, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Elijah R While generally less impactful or interesting than the original (the Rhapsody in Blue segment withstanding), Fantasia 2000 does a good job of modernizing and expanding Fantasia. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/17/24 Full Review Georgan G Loved the music and animation. Just not as engrossing as the original. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/24 Full Review Daniel F I've never been a fan of these sort of movies with stories being told in the form of Music. the music involved in this film is not as memorable as the original and just feels like a modern copy of that film. 4.0/10 Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/24/23 Full Review Cody W With incredible music that is absolutely beautiful and wonderful colors that are brighter than ever, FANTASIA 2000 honors the spirit of the original concert movie that came before it and gives two of Disney's most iconic characters, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, outstanding performances of their own. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/23/23 Full Review Jace E Call me uncultured, but I would rather watch most any other Disney movie over this. I get that it's a celebration of what the Walt Disney company has been able to accomplish over 60+ years, but it's still so boring. I love "World of Color" and what can be done with music playing behind beautiful animation, but this just doesn't do it for me. Hopefully they don't come out with another Fantasia any time soon. Honestly, I would love to see a film that features Mickey Mouse prominently rather than just a small segment in these movies. Best Character: Mickey Best Scene: Rhapsody in Blue (clearly) Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/08/23 Full Review Vitoria F The first notable difference, in relation to the first film, is the transformation of music into image using much more concrete figures (the first one worked more with the abstract), a sign of the change in the way of conceiving art throughout the second half of the 20th century. Despite being shorter than its predecessor, Fantasia 2000 raises the level of emotion by betting on touching stories, representing the sadness and fears of ordinary people in many segments. Like the first film, it used the most innovative animation technology at the time: mixing hand drawings and computer graphics. I thought it was a bit of a cheat that they reused the entire Sorcerer's Apprentice segment, missed the chance to do a sequel. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Fantasia 2000

Donald Duck takes on the role of Noah's assistant and finds himself with the unenviable task of getting the animals on board the ark in "Pomp and Circumstance - Marches 1, 2, 3 & 4." Providing an answer to the age-old question, "What would happen if you gave a yo-yo to a bunch of flamingos?," director Eric Goldberg serves up a wacky and witty interlude. Director Pixote Hunt used abstract imagery and a beautiful pastel palette to depict a colorful tale of good versus evil in Ludwig van Beethoven's "Symphony No. 5." Director Eric Goldberg tells the story of a yo-yo-playing flamingo who stands apart from the flock in this watercolor-full interpretation of Camille Saint-Saëns' "Carnival of the Animals, Finale." Set to the familiar strains of Beethoven's classic symphony, director Pixote Hunt uses abstract imagery and a beautiful pastel palette to tell this tale of good versus evil. Director Hendel Butoy matched Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale about a beautiful ballerina and a brave toy soldier to the music of Dmitri Shostakovich's "Piano Concerto No. 2, Allegro, Opus 102." Set to the music of Ottorino Respighi and directed by Hendel Butoy, a pod of whales miraculously take flight when a supernova explodes above their iceberg-laden habitat in "Pines of Rome." Acclaimed conductor James Levine, whose 28-year association with the Metropolitan Opera has earned him a special place in the music world, was an active collaborator. Mickey Mouse cast a magic spell over moviegoers with his entrancing role in "Fantasia" and rode a new wave of popularity. In this returning classic in Walt Disney Pictures' animated extravaganza "Fantasia 2000," directed by James Algar and music by Paul Dukas, the versatile Mickey Mouse finds himself in over his head. View more photos

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Synopsis Fantasia/2000 continues and builds upon Walt Disney's original idea with the creation of a new musical program interpreted by a group of distinguished Disney artists and storytellers. Adding to the fun and entertainment, celebrity hosts from the various arts appear on screen to introduce each of the segments. Included in that prestigious group are Steve Martin, Itzhak Perlman, Bette Midler, Quincy Jones, James Earl Jones, Penn & Teller and Angela Lansbury.
Director
James Algar, Gaëtan Brizzi, Paul Brizzi, Hendel Butoy, Francis Glebas, Eric Goldberg, Don Hahn, Pixote Hunt
Screenwriter
Hans Christian Andersen, Carl Fallberg, Irene Mecchi, Perce Pearce, David Reynolds
Distributor
Walt Disney Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Walt Disney Productions
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Musical, Music, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 1, 2000, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Jun 16, 2000
Release Date (Streaming)
May 5, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$60.5M
Runtime
1h 15m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, SDDS, Surround, DTS, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Digital Projection, Flat (1.85:1)
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