Fantasia 2000 (2000) Reviews

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Customer Fantasia 2000 (2000) Reviews (3)

by - written on 18/04/11 (Very useful, 61 readings)
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After the original Fantasia bombed for various reasons (the necessary sound system being only installed in a few theatres, the ticket receipts not being enough to cover the costs of making the film, World War II effectively closing out the European market), Disney openly admitted that their experiment of making a film they called a "concert feature" was a big failure for the studio. This failure also brought about an end to their plans of making Fantasia a continuous project wherein each year one segment would be replaced with a new one and thus keeping the film in a continuous flux into the unforeseeable future. But what became of Fantasia ended up being a ... Read the complete review

by - written on 26/06/01, updated on 26/06/01 (Useful, 68 readings)
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On a TV screen, even a 32-inch one, Fantasia 2000 is an amazing experience. On the big screen, it is astounding. On an IMAX screen however, it is nothing short of miraculous. The film itself is quite breathtaking, helped in no small measure by the IMAX format which allows the audience to become immersed in what they are viewing. With the screen being so large, it is easy to lose yourself, so much so that you can almost believe you're flying with whales or helping Donald Duck stock the Ark. Colours are more vivid than they have a right to be, and the clarity of the image allows you to pick out details you would normally miss, such as the buds on the flowers in ... Read the complete review

by - written on 13/12/00, updated on 19/12/00
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Disney decided a few years ago to remake a timeless classic for the new millennium. They couldn't have picked a better movie than Fantasia. If you're into classical pieces, you'll enjoy this movie to the fullest. Everything from Beethoven's 5th symphony to Pomp and Circumstance is a visual feast for the eyes. My particular favorite was the Firebird piece. The movie was only a little more than an hour long, but I went out a purchased the soundtrack immediately afterward. The most absolute astonishing feature was the fact that it was shown on the IMAX screen. First of all, I had never seen an IMAX movie before Fantasia. Upon entering the theater, I was ... Read the complete review


