The entire film gives a nice sampling of different styles and mediums to achieve the intended effect. Unfortunately, the word "sampling" can also be used as a detriment to Fantasia The whole thing is far too short, running 70 minutes before end credits. That's ironic since it can be debated that the over 2-hour original film is too long. Both have the same number of sequences, but most of the ones in are shorter than even Disney's standalone short subjects. Another couple of sequences or so would've helped make it feel a bit more substantial.
While both movies offer incredible experiences, if I had to side with one, I'd have to make what some would deem to be the sinful choice of Fantasia Yes, it's less risky and groundbreaking, but I enjoy the art of storytelling. Several of the segments in the original don't tell a story so much as present dazzling images impeccably timed to the score.
This is perhaps why I find it a little harder to sit through; there isn't much to invest in on an emotional level. The two standout sequences from the newer film, "Piano Concerto No. Disney's always prided themselves in the way they tell their tales, and their interpretation of "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" feels distinctly them, a classic tale told in a timeless manner. We feel for the characters of the piece and relate to how melancholic and humdrum their lives are, making the resolution of each arc all the more satisfying.
No matter what you prefer, however, there's something for everyone in these two complementary films. One sets out to accomplish a lengthy, serious experiment while the other aims to please in a brisk, lighthearted manner. It's almost worth watching them back to back to get one well-rounded experience. Their mesmerizing artwork and spirited orchestrations inspire and motivate the senses in a way only Disney can achieve. Long discontinued on DVD, Fantasia and Fantasia recently returned to general retail at the end of November alongside Disney's not particularly kindred live-action The Sorcerer's Apprentice.
Though added to the Platinum Edition line and confirmed as part of Blu-ray's Diamond Edition equivalent, the movies wound up not being a part of that collection, making their Blu-ray debuts as simply a 4-Disc Special Edition 2 Movie Collection with a Blu-ray Disc and DVD for each movie. A 2-disc DVD-only collection is also available at a slight discount. In its original Roadshow version, the film ran minutes. Re-releases edited it down and back up again, the common deletion being seven minutes of Deems Taylor's interstitials including the central segment with the "soundtrack" character.
Those portions remained the same way for so long that when Disney sought to restore the minute cut back to the minute roadshow version for the 60th anniversary, most of Taylor's audio was either missing or in a state of disrepair. Voice actor Corey Burton was brought in to dub over all of Taylor's scenes, even the ones with surviving audio, for consistency's sake.
That dubbing remains present on this new Blu-ray. It's understandable why that has to be, but it's also a shame that the original Taylor audio that exists isn't included elsewhere in this set. Another noteworthy change involves the infamous Sunflower character. In the original "Pastoral Symphony" sequence, one of the centaurettes was a servant girl who bore more than a few qualities of the popular African American stereotypes from the production era.
She was awkwardly edited out for the re-release. For the 50th anniversary reissue in , the edits were still noticeable but done more smoothly. Deleted Animation: Mickey with the Broom. Excerpt: "Tricks of Our Trade". Excerpt: "The Plausible Impossible". The Ride of the Valkyries - Story Reel. The Swan of Tuonela - Story Reel. Invitation to the Dance - Story Reel. Adventures in a Perambulator - Story Reel.
Critics Consensus: 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. January 5, Gone With The Twins. August 5, July 17, Sydney Morning Herald. May 2, The film was subsequently reissued multiple times with its original footage and audio being deleted, modified, or restored in each version. Fantasia is the 23rd highest-grossing film of all time in the U. The Fantasia franchise has grown to include video games, Disneyland attractions, and a live concert.
A sequel, Fantasia , co-produced by Roy E. My Profile. Advanced Search. Track Listing - Disc 1. Johann Sebastian Bach. Nutcracker Suite, Op. Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky. The Sorcerer's Apprentice L'apprenti sorcier , symphonic scherzo for orchestra. Paul Dukas. Le Sacre du printemps The Rite of Spring , ballet in 2 parts for orchestra. Igor Stravinsky.
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