Fantasia 2000 - Disneycember

Originally aired in January 2012. Doug takes a look at Fantasia 2000.
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[@tjorfdc]

James earl Jones should have been the one and only celebrity host

[@steamboatwill3.367]

The force is strong with him.

[@moviemaniac9034]

Angela Lansbury would've been good too.

[@thing1thing2themediamaniac43]

I COMPLETELY AGREE

[@lexezlao]

His joke was also the only funny one

[@AnimationNation2004]

The only ones that work for me are him, Angela Lansbury, Quincy Jones and Itzhak Perlman

[@mccoyrj452]

I will say this for the Flamingo section. The musical piece, The Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns, was originally written as a joke. So much so that the composer did not let the piece get published until after his death. So while the animation is silly, that actually falls in line with the concept of the music as well. Just a tidbit that might bring some understanding I hope.

[@ToonReel001]

Heh, that actually is a meaningful tidbit. I mean it's not the animation is BAD or anything either, it's nicely drawn and paced (all by one animator I might add) it's just not in tone with the artistry of the two films. But adding to the idea it's a 'gag composition' could make for a clever in joke to it's legacy.

[@jeffbrehove2614]

I was 9 when the movie came out. I love the flamingo bit. As an adult, I understand Doug's opinion but I also understand the animator's decision with the short. Thanks for the tidbit.

[@TrentonBlessWrestlemania489]

Another fun fact is that the entire segment was animated by one person! Eric Goldberg was the animator (he also directed the "Rhapsody in Blue" segment).

[@Bingobongo12]

Goes to show how doug doesn't research like an actual reviewer would do.

[@genevieva_b]

as a joke? crazy to think another segment of this same piece (The Aquarium one) inspired the music in the West Wing scene in "Beauty and the Beast".

[@jameslaidler4259]

I'm all about Rhapsody in Blue myself. just love that piece, and this one was a good performance.

[@clown454]

Same

[@ink1931]

I find this movie diabolically underrated.

[@liamdude5722]

That profile picture is...not right

[@MissJazzDaFunk]

Spring Sprite is my favorite Disney character of all time. Fantasia 2000 drove me to get into animation.

[@moviedetective7147]

You got that right! I love the Spring Sprite! She's my one true love!

[@amysmith1429]

I was actually introduced to Pomp and Circumstance through this movie, my grandparents had the vhs when I was little, so it's kinda funny cause when I hear it at a graduation or something, it makes me think of Donald's Arc

[@moviedetective7147]

Trust me, you're not alone.

[@razorjake]

the whale segment I heard was actually something that Walt dreamed about and wanted it in the original. ^_^

[@devinjohnson9133]

razorjake Really? :0

[@onionmctwist]

I watched this in a theatre with a live orchestra. I really liked that. If you have the opportunity to go to something like this, do it

[@deerdeerborn]

the firebird suite is one of the most fun, interesting, and epic pieces of music i've ever played (or heard)! when i was in high school our band director played this and the first movie for us in class, skipping the non-musical parts, and used it as an example of learning how to see and feel music, instead of just hearing and knowing technically how to make it.

[@dannyjorde2677]

"Fun" is definitely not the right adjective

[@Heavenlyhounds96]

If you ask me, Firebird Suite is the best Fantasia 2000 sequence while Night on Bald Mountain, (OR Sorcerer's Apprentice), is the best in the original Fantasia film.

[@zoepaulastrassfield2664]

+Heavenlyhounds96 Agreed, the animation is beautiful, it matches the music, the story is compelling, and they really did their research on volcanoes to animate a realistic eruption-- largely by hand!

[@billnumber3324]

I was fortunate enough to see this in IMAX when it came out. It was unforgettable.

[@iHeartsNostalgiaPit]

yes the celebrity cameos were unnecessary weren't they? well except the part where Mickey is looking for Donald

[@kaylamorello5478]

yea. that was funny

[@Aussieroth7]

Indeed, that part was funny... But why didn't they just have James Earl Jones host the whole thing!?

[@isaywhateveriwantandyougot7421]

Yeah, THAT was kinda funny

[@TrentonBlessWrestlemania489]

I'd love to see another Fantasia film. I think it would be great.

[@GilliganKrueger0829]

I agree, with modern animation mixed with SO MANY other pieces of music, I think more films would be fantastic. The problem is I just feel like the type of movie Fantasia is just doesn't really have enough of an audience to generate a reasonable profit. It's a very artsy kind of movie, and I think a lot of people don't really care for such a film that is a little less conventional in storytelling. In our internet age where everything can be given to us in no time at all, a movie that requires the sort of patience and thought Fantasia asks for just wouldn't keep enough people interested. Kids nowadays who are kept entertained with smartphones in general I feel would be to restless to maintain interest. So yes, I too would love more Fantasia films, but the sad reality is I don't think producing more would be a good business move on Disney's part. Though I would be over the moon with ecstasy if one day I'm proven wrong...

[@TrentonBlessWrestlemania489]

@@GilliganKrueger0829 To be honest, with the advent of Disney+, I think Fantasia would work better as a series of short subjects made for Disney+, sort of like Star Wars Visions or something similar. Obviously, another Fantasia film might not ever happen on the big screen. But a Disney+ series would be phenomenal!

[@GilliganKrueger0829]

@@TrentonBlessWrestlemania489 That’s actually a solid point now that you say it! We can compromise on that, and I personally would love to see that happen…

[@JacksOldAccount]

okay, did miyazaki's people draw the green sprite? lol

[@lokky95]

Weirdly enough, I was introduced to Penn & Teller through this movie as a kid. You can imagine my reaction when I saw "Bullshit" for the first time.

[@carbootstudios2459]

+Danny Felix I was introduced to them in this film as well.

[@DavinLong]

+Henry Stanley me too

[@carbootstudios2459]

+Davin Long Cool.

[@KeybladeMasterAndy]

same

[@qw000pz]

I was introduced to them by Fetch with Ruff Ruffman. I'll bet you anything nobody in this comment chain knows what I'm talking about.

[@yotsubafanfan]

I'll forever be thankful that my Art teacher in Elementary school showed us this film in music class. Not long after watching it I rented it at Blockbuster to show my twin sister the film. We especially enjoyed the Rhapsody in Blue segment.

[@MLF4468]

"everytime you hear that music you will think of graduation" if you are an american of cause xD but I guess the rest of us dosent exist

[@GuardianGrarl]

Wait... there were celebrities in this ?! Didn't even remember them... Maybe because the Firebird Suite was so *memorable* it eclipsed everything else !!

[@carbootstudios2459]

+GuardianGrarl Yes

[@misseli1]

Pines of Rome, Rhapsody in Blue, and the Firebird Suite are my personal favorites

[@themidnightsage]

i remember seeing this in imax on a school trip

[@nikosafer1]

I Love Fantasia 2000. is one of the few disney sequels that were good. and is one underrated disney movie.

[@TheHyperTT]

We need a Fantasia 2020 :D

[@brobrroo3884]

HyperTT in 2020 because inception

[@DerDrBach]

It would be better if Fantasia 3 comes out in 2040

[@Smellbringer]

Fantasia 420, with special musical guest Snoop Dogg.

[@isaywhateveriwantandyougot7421]

I find it very weird that they named it 2000 but it came out in 1999

[@DogePelis2015]

Or Fantasia 2100

[@user-dr2yz8um3d]

The movie turns 20 today! That original movie was a masterpiece in its own right but this one pushes the hand drawn animation and 3D visuals to new heights. Dozens of wonderfully composed segments. I love how they brought back Sorcerer's Apprentice. But the Firebird Suite is my absolute favorite! The Steadfast Tin Soldier: that ballerina reminded me so much of Natalie Portman The celebrity cameos didn’t bother me in the slightest

[@MegaSoulHero]

I've only seen the original Fantasia, which happens to be my favorite Disney movie. I used to have Fantasia 2000 on VHS but I never watched it.

[@unoriginalusername1748]

It's also available to watch on Netflix

[@KeybladeMasterAndy]

you should. The cameos aren't that had even.

[@kenisu-of-dragons5766]

We are in desparate need of a new Fantasia.....released in 3D

[@KeybladeMasterAndy]

Yeah, they did try to do a 3rd fantasia but that was canceled and the shorts that were completed got bundled with other films. Including one with the Fantasia 2-Movie collection. I'd actually like to see NC do those.

[@pearlytheegg3838]

I don't want a 3D Fantasia. I think Disney should return to their 2D roots once in a while!

[@isetmfriendsofire]

I really would want traditional animation instead of cg...

[@TrentonBlessWrestlemania489]

I'd love to see both films re-released in 3D. Seeing Fantasia and Fantasia 2000 on the big screen with surround sound in 3D would be amazing!

[@mattwolf7698]

@@pearlytheegg3838 I think they meant in 3D like the kind where's it's popping out of the screen.

[@Sammyyaam]

I had a plan to rewatch all the Disney animated movies and got to Fantasia and accidentally watched this Fantasia first instead of the original one. I was so confused as to why there were semi recent celebs in it lol

[@IsiahGames]

+Sammyyaam Disney was a time traveler. Also, my girlfriend is doing the same thing, and almost made the same mistake.

[@Sammyyaam]

+IsiahGames Nice xD

[@BagofSchmidt]

Someone should just edit out the celebrity cameos.

[@Ray_2112]

Or just hit the skip button on the remote, done. The chapters are exactly at the start of each segment.

[@Frisby2007]

My favorite segment in the entire Fantasia series is definitely The Firebird Suite. Music and animation are spectacular. I'd like to see another one but they'd probably just make it all 3D animated instead of 2D, so I'm better off wishing it instead.

[@PetProjects2011]

"That's Steve Martin probably at his worst...." Doug apparently hasn't seen 'Looney Tunes: Back in Action'....

[@xanzibar5374]

InvaderPet No, this is worse. Martin was being over the top because it was looney tunes. Looney tunes was always over the top but in a hilarious way. Martin was annoying but not as bad as this.

[@zeeblue1220]

Oh my God, my friend forced me to watch that movie years ago. It’s so stupid.

[@isaywhateveriwantandyougot7421]

I've got 2 words for you: Pink Panther

[@shoutingjoker6468]

I say whatever I want and you gotta deal with that he was near flawless in that role as inspector clouseu

[@xisla9946]

Yeah, Pink Panther is worse. The one with the Looney Tunes is constantly mocking the blockbuster movie type and Steve Martin is just a villain, in Pink Panther he is the main character.

[@king-gn8ed]

The Firebird Suite segment is one of my absolute favourite from the film, the Sprite bringing nature in a beautiful way just awed me as a kid, and the Firebird scared me but I still loved it, I love the music with it, one of my favourite classical music

[@moviedetective7147]

And I fell In love with the sprite. She's gorgeous.

[@DavinLong]

What I love about Fantasia (my personal favorite film) is the animation matches the tone if the music and just animators doing whatever the hell they want. And the sequel lives up the original in my opinion, ready your hate mail in fact I would tie it with the original. The celebrities are pretty great except Steve Martian's painful jokes and Brett Miller calling Salvior Dali as the melting watch guy.

[@Game_InSky]

I know this is a 2 year old comment but Steve Martian Cracked me up

[@orangypteco8858]

I liked it all, except for the akward ass actors, but overall, I think it's all pretty great.

[@ThatWolfWithShades]

+ERc Pteco I personally enjoyed the Penn and Teller segment. Am I alone on that one?

[@orangypteco8858]

That-Guy-With-Shades nop, it was funny, but they're not actors they're magicians ;D

[@ThatWolfWithShades]

***** Was he good at some point?

[@KeybladeMasterAndy]

+That-Guy-With-Shades Planes, Trains, and Automobiles and SNL, to name a couple.

[@dionysos46]

+ERc Pteco Angela Lansbury stilled classy, as usual. Bette Midler is totally wrong, bashing unfinished short Destino.

[@AGrayPhantom]

Whaaaat!? This movie was great! I remember going out to see it when I was a teen. My mother told me not to, and that I'd hate it DID IT ANYWAY! And I LOVED it! My favorite was Rhapsody in Blue.

[@moviedetective7147]

When I was a kid, I fell in love with the Sprite from the firebird suite.

[@camdencoblentz3245]

Out of every animated Disney movie, the animation here is by far the most different of any others. Many segments don't even look like what would come to mind with Disney animation, and I really admire that. My only big problem with the movie is the runtime. The movie could have really benefited from having at least one more segment, such as the deleted Clair De Lune segment from the past. 75 minutes just makes for a really short modern film, especially considering the length of the original Fantasia. But it's still one of my favorite animated Disney films. It may not be a very popular Disney movie, but I really appreciate it for its variety, much like how I really appreciate Make Mine Music and Melody Time.

[@Naruto_from_the_Naruto_show]

Rapshody In Blue is my favorite segment

[@doccube9892]

The tin soldier story was what my high school band's marching show was based on this year.

[@kathyprior4281]

Another marvelous movie that was magical and mesmerizing when I watched it on VHS as a kid.

[@buttonprince7192]

I definitely love the first Fantasia the most, since the second can't compare. But I do love the sequel, Rhapsody in Blue was my favorite part!

[@ShadowNyte96]

I saw this as a kid and I can say years later, I didn't even remember that there were celebrity appearances in between the animation

[@alixjamieson2177]

I saw this before the original but I don't mind because the whales, the Rhapsody in Blue city, the mother and child butterfly, the Tin Soldior and the gorgeous Goddess of Nature in Firebird :)

[@AbareKillerFan-yo7pe]

This is my number 1 favorite Disney animated movie

[@drlaing699]

I loved the original, my favorite childhood movie

[@redmensch101]

This movie is my childhood

[@GoddessOfWhim2003]

out of 56 animated films in Disney's library, this is the only one i haven't seen

[@Aussieroth7]

1:56 fun fact, they got Al Hirschfeld to observe (and pretty much direct) the segment himself.

[@AdaraFukuchi]

the story of the tin soldier was my favorite as a kid.

[@charlie7329]

Why do Americans use a song about England as their graduation song?

[@Xplayer007]

+Charlie Drummond Because once it was done at Yale then everyone wanted to copy them.

[@uknownada]

Adam Weideman #edgy

[@Play_Dreams]

Well,why not? America is the land a blending cultures.

[@charlie7329]

Jmack1lla When did i bash the US? all im saying is i find it weird they took one of England anthems and used it as their graduation song.

[@carbootstudios2459]

+Adam Weideman XDroflol

[@AbareKillerFan-yo7pe]

My favorite segment it's the Pines of Rome segment, because: The whale is my favorite animal The music really matches The color palette used was pretty good, by having these cool colors The baby whale is adorable

[@macklyon7476]

That Firebird Suite terrier the shit out of me as a kid. Safe to say, it's one of the most memorable of any of Disney's works. I was always more of a Dreamwork's kid with a bit of Disney thrown in.

[@ariadnefrolich7243]

I was seven when I saw this in theaters and I cried both when the baby whale got separated from its parents and when the mother butterfly got hurt.

[@celestwaker7848]

When I was little I used to put on a cape and act out the part of the wood spirit in the last segment- my favorite segment by far, honestly. Even when I was a dumb kid it felt so moving and powerful, strong and full of life and peril! Aha, memories...

[@CaptainCJ97]

the fire bird is awesome

[@getmario64]

"Fantasia 2000" is a great experience of seeing the 21st century of animation. Even though I did not enjoy the celebrities in the Segway and they should've have the narrator like the original did. However, it's a fantastic experience for putting some musical hits into an art that we wanted to see in the big screen. It could be the top like "Fantasia" because there are some few animated shorts that attached like the original and it was a great experience. Nice going Steve Martin for ruining the presentation.

[@jeremynatoli4039]

I remember seeing this in Imax and I absolutely LOVED it

[@AbareKillerFan-yo7pe]

1:28 I totally agree with you Channel Awesome

[@LucyLioness100]

I enjoy this movie a lot and especially as a kid. The animation is beautiful & had clever segments. James Earl Jones was the funniest celeb host. And the freaking CSO from my city Chicago got to be the orchestra performing this lovely music; we take huge pride in them

[@nealiodealio]

I think they need to do one more. Third time is the charm.

[@AnkfordPlays]

"Every time you hear that music you're gonna think of graduation" Hah, Not where I'm from luckily

[@danielx6960]

I was young enough to hear Pomp and Circumstance for the first time in this movie, well before I graduated from anywhere or came to know of its common association with graduation. When I did finally hear it at a graduation ceremony it made me think of Donald Duck. I also first saw Penn and Teller here too, before I knew who they were.

[@DarkRose266]

the last one was my favorite

[@liemdrake]

I agree with the part with the flamingo with the yo yo that one was mostly like a Saturday morning cartoon. Did like the part where Doug refer to Pen and Teller like if it was to invite Beavis and Butthead at the Oscars.

[@Harbinger28567]

@4:01 - That get's me every time!

[@PuffyOne1898]

The interpretation of Rhapsody in Blue is beautiful.

[@KarstensCreationsKC]

Love it for what it is. Don't hate it for what it isn't. WORTHY follow up to the first film, in achieving what Walt first wanted, (new Fantasia editions) and creative in that it provides new material presented in a new way, but respectful in that it reflected what we already knew, making it feel comfortable and familiar. The celeb appearances used to introduce each segment make complete sense for modern film. Classical conductors simply would not appeal to a mainstream audience. It's called marketing. Plus, they were fun. I personally loved it. ALL of it. NOT as much as the original (it's THE ORIGINAL, and without it, this one wouldn't exist) but it more than earns respect for being both it's own property and a film that fits comfortably in line.

[@wierdalien1]

Karstens Creations this is better than the first i am sorry. the music choices are better the animation is better everything.

[@KarstensCreationsKC]

And I'M sorry, but yours, like mine, is just an opinion...;)

[@wierdalien1]

Karstens Creations True, however, there is also 60 years between them and that made a big difference in the film quality. Like the techniques used. I love the Beethoven Fifth opener, but I adore the Rhapsody in Blue and the Carnival of the Animals segments. yes its a yo-yoing Flamingo but its just absurd as the piece itself. and that's completely animated by one man. in his spare time.

[@Shadowman4710]

Yeah, I've never seen this one and have always wanted to. That having been said, Martin doing his "Wild and Crazy" shtick I can do without.

[@mego73]

I saw this in IMAX, loved it and agree with you.

[@insomniachs7667]

2:53 Well, most of japanese cartoon art based on Disney animations, so, answer: no.

[@wolfgangervin2582]

They should have just had Jones and/or Lansbury handle all the segues. They could handle it with the appropo dignity Fantasia deserves

[@misseli1]

The main take away is that the animated segments are great and the celebrity appearances are awkward. Which is why I sometimes skip those on the blu-ray.

[@ZaxorVonSkyler]

Fantasia 3D! In theaters 2030!

[@sketchygetchey8299]

Beethoven’s 5th: Nice, but too short Pines of Rome: LOVED IT!!!! Rhapsody in Blues: LOVED IT!!!! Steadfast Tim Soldier: It was nice. Carnival of the Animals: Eh.... Sorcerer’s Apprentice: Great, but seen it. Pomp and Circumstances: Great, but I still think of graduation. Firebird: Freakin’ Beautiful! As far as celebrities go, just James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury, and/or Itshak Perlman would’ve been nice

[@wahmaster2788]

I love the rhapsody in blue part

[@want2beactress]

Honestly, I watched Fantasia 2000 when it came out and I was about six. As annoying as the celebs are to me now, back then they were what really kept me going. It's an introduction to the art the animators admire to kids, who are still disneys main audience. And if you love animation and classical music, you can watch it for that, too. Yes, refering to Dali as the melting clocks guy seems condecending but it's what actually stuck with me as a kid because that was something i've seen before (especially the melting clocks were way commertialised and I knew at least two people who owned actual clocks in this design). Could there have been a more Bill Nye approach to the matter of art history? Yes, but I think it still does the job!

[@ManiacX1999]

3:17 Wait, James Earl Jones.. Is black? I had no idea! Holy shit that is amazing!

[@operationsoaringeagle6405]

Shoot, am I the only one that really likes Steve Martin in this? Like, I kind of wish he had done the intro for all of the segments

[@Zeldur]

I watched this a lot more than Fantasia and every time the animation stopped, I fast forwarded until the next one. Although, I probably watched the Penn and Teller part since I love magic.

[@ewknewalt3328]

this was like the first movie i remember liking as a kid

[@rakoner2794]

I hope Disney makes another Fantasia movie. Especially with how far they come with 3D computer animation, imagine how gorgeous that would be.

[@davidjr.tolson6831]

I agree 100% that they should've had just one person hosting the entire program. You had four very good picks: James Earl Jones, Quincy Jones, Bette Midler, and Angela Lansbury. Any one of them would've brought the same level of dignity to Fantasia 2000 that Deems Taylor brought to Fantasia. You want to know who I would've chosen to host the entire thing, even above those four? Get ready for this. Mark Elliott, the man who voiced all those Disney preview bumpers on those old DVDs and VHS tapes. "Coming soon to own on video and DVD." Tell me you didn't just read that in his voice! R.I.P. Mark.

[@captainbeefheart5815]

I can't wait to see the original Fantasia!

[@Random_FanG1rl]

As a kid I had know who these celeberties were and I enjoyed hearing them talk in each segment. I thought it was cool.

I didn't even remember there were actors in this. I guess my mind just blocked it.

[@Sesshomaru1]

I can't believe I never seen this. For some odd reason I thought this was the same movie just updated.

[@ToonReel001]

I guess the difference between the two is that the first Fantasia was more an artistry piece, and Fantasia 2000 feels more like a cartoon character piece. We have stuff like Mickey and Donald and the Flamingo with the yo-yo take up a lot of the movie, the intermissions are much more whimsical and filled with familiar faces to the general public instead of just the music industry, and as Doug mentions even some of the more abstract pieces end up being kinda character driven. Not to say the first film didn't have some cartoony sequences, but a lot of it was more earnest and focused on elegant sound to visual syncing (despite the second arguably having a more impressive variety in art styles). I remember this being a reason some of the other Disney sequels, even the good ones felt a bit distant from their predecessors, which were designed to be more experimental art pieces while these days people connect Disney's animation with bringing whimsical characters to life (eg. compare the first and second Bambi for example).

[@VintageFenrir]

Rhapsody in Blue looks like it was done by someone that worked on Class of 3000

[@ZackTheLightningNinja]

This movie BLOWS.

[@AbareKillerFan-yo7pe]

This is my number 1 favorite Disney animated movie, I loved it as a kid, in my opinion this one of the greatest Disney movies (YTWarrior100, don't answer my comment with any stupid comments about what I think about this movie, or else you will know why my name is AbareKILLERFan 2002)

[@Balthazar2242]

I think this film probably appeals to a wider range of people than the first one. The first one seems pretty niche, especially today when people aren't patient enough for it and don't appreciate how revolutionary it was. 2000 tries a lot harder to invite kids and newcomers and the shorts are a little more inclusive too (less slow).

[@PetProjects2011]

+Steven Bowser Yeah, that's sort of why the first Fantasia didn't do well financially in 1940. Too many people thought it was too "pretentious".

[@Balthazar2242]

InvaderPet That's probably true. But you and I know--and anyone ctiriquing movies knows--that it is an absolute masterpiece of filmmaking. Revolutionary and wonderful. But the average moviegoer doesn't really read into things like that, they just want a good time. Things were slower back then, and that film may be slow even for its time. But I'm not an expert.

[@TheGreatMillz]

I remember being so confused as a kid when the actors would randomly pop up. I just wanted the animation and some weirdos interrupted it.

[@DavidRay39]

I don't care what anyone says. The Carnival of the Animals segment is my favorite of this entire movie. It's hilarious and cute.

[@potrelviewer9536]

Wished Disney would make medium-lenght features like Fantasia, but based on some iconic (and maybe underrated) classical pieces: Respighi's "Roman Festivals", Harty's "The Children of Lir", Rachmaninoff's "The Isle of the Dead", Dvorak's 9th Symphony...

[@1aundulxaldin]

"The Firebird Sweet" piece now suddenly feels like Disney tried competing against Hayao Miyazaki. And almost beat him. Well, almost, but not quite. :)

[@lildredre89]

Honestly, I didn't mind the celebrity cameos. Yeah they didn't fit in at all but I thought of them as little breaks in between segments. I was 11 when I saw this for the first time and I thought Steve Martin & Penn & Teller were funny enough

[@AbareKillerFan-yo7pe]

In fact this is my favorite Disney movie ever (besides The Lion King saga)

[@martincarter6961]

When I hear Pomp and Circumstance, I don't think of graduations, I think of exploding heads.

[@AndrewDavis-sj6mb]

I just watched 1st Fantasia. Right now just 😏

[@linkfan160]

I actually never saw the original Fantasia. I only saw this one. This was the one I grew up with so for years I had no idea that another Fantasia film had ever been made. Is the original worth a watch? (I'm an adult now)

[@cerisejaxel9636]

It's been 11 months, so maybe you've seen it by now? If you haven't... You may find it a bit slow moving. It really is about appreciating music and art. If you're into those, you'll likely find it beautiful. I understand that not everyone has a long attention span, so it isn't for everyone. BUT if you stick around long enough, there actually is some very dramatic scenes. Like Fantasia 2000, it's separated into sequences with no dialogue. They have their own unique way of telling the stories. Personally, I find it stunning! I prefer it to Fantasia 2000, but enjoy that one as well. :)

[@KarstensCreationsKC]

Your biggest issue with this follow up seems to be the celebrity cameos/live action sequences...and I agree, but only to an extent, as I think you are ignoring something very relevant here...those bits were included for today's audience, the same people who gripe that that similar sequences from the first film were 'dull and uninteresting'...so they had celebs do it this time around, to appeal to a wider audience...and KIDS. The Bette Midler line of 'the melting clocks guy' is directed to KIDS, so THEY will know who she is speaking of...and that's fine, by me, I get it...it's meant to appeal to everyone, and that groaner of a 'duh' line is NOT so much for kids, who likely have NO idea who Salvador Dali IS. Oh, and you have a problem with a flamingo with a yo yo...but hippos in tutus and alligators in capes attempting to woo them is just fine? REALLY?...;) Overall, I feel those minor, tiny aspects from this film are not even worth considering, when you take into account how brilliant and true to the original the rest of it all was. FUN FACT: There was supposed to be an inclusion of an animated Little Match Girl set set to the third movement of Nocturne from String Quartet No. 2 in D Major by Alexander Borodin. as well, but it was overly long and released as a short instead...and it's GORGEOUS. I would include a link here, but KZbin now blocks comments with links in them, so please just search for 'Disney's Little Match Girl' here on KZbin to see it, there are multiple posts of it. It's WONDERFUL.

[@zarinaa1135]

I love celebrity cameos and am terrified of whales. I'll have the fast forward button on standby, but not for what you want. Thanks for letting me know it's the second one, now I can watch it with no fear!