Fantasia 2000 (2000)

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 ...

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 ...