First Time Watching Anastasia Reaction (It's AMAZING)

[@LexisThoughts]

Comment below recommendations of movies for me to do a video on my channel. Hope you enjoy my reaction of Anastasia. Aladdin reaction is my next video

[@livywithane]

I recommend the very underrated and forgotten movie Tomorrow Land. It came out around the same time as the good Dinosaur.

[@YANA-zq9tz]

PLEASE consider checking out Cinderella (1997). It has Brandy and Whitney Houston in the cast including some fimilar faces. Underrated, Underappreciated and sadly forgotten. You will not regret showing this masterpiece some love! Can't wait to see you next! Peace and Love ✌💗

[@LexisThoughts]

@@YANA-zq9tz it’s on my list I never watched it before so it could be a fun reaction video

[@brain_dead6877]

You should see Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs

[@LexisThoughts]

@@brain_dead6877 I’ve heard about it it sounds good

[@zuzannabrzeszczak1578]

I always bawl my eyes out when "Once Upon A December" comes and Anastasia just imagines her whole family being with her again, and her dad kissing her on the forehead, it's just too painful. One of the most beautiful movies ever, so underrated too.

[@LexisThoughts]

Completely agree that sad and scene was just so sad but so beautiful it makes you want to cry

[@phoenixrage1]

Also a detail that not everyone catches is that the three girls that go to her when her gown transforms are her sisters, Olga, Tatiana, and Maria.

[@icomeandgobybubble87]

Anastasia was a real person. Sadly, she died during the revolution with her family, when she was 18. Women did claim to be her when her and her brother's bones were missing. But her bones later were found. The real story is much darker and tragic.

[@LexisThoughts]

That is just so sad can’t believe the family had to go through that pain

[@elainecanby412]

Rasputin wasn’t evil either. He was a close personal friend to Nicholas II and Alexandra. But he was a bit of weirdo (as was Nicholas) and the Czar was very unpopular. Many of the Russian nobles hated Rasputin, so they lured him to a dinner where he was poisoned, shot, stabbed, clubbed, castrated and then they rolled him up in a carpet and threw him into a frozen river where he drowned. Nicholas wasn’t a very good king and later he was deposed, then when the civil war in Russia happened after WWI, they had the royal family taken to the basement where they said they were going to have their pictures taken. They then murdered the whole family and later buried their bodies in the woods after burning them with acid.

[@LexisThoughts]

@@elainecanby412 wow that is incredibly dark thanks for the history lesson

[@thepowerfulwolfspirit.2581]

@@elainecanby412 Wow.☹️

[@elainecanby412]

@@LexisThoughts You should do a reaction to Oversimplified’s videos on the Russian Revolution. The real history is much more interesting.

[@leadertaeyeon301]

This movie is inspired by the rumor which started after the Russian Revolution in 1917. The Czars of Russia, The Romanov family were massacred (in Yekaterinburg) after the Czar abdicated that year and rumors started to spread of Anastasia and her younger brother Alexei about they scaping and being alive (which later bringed a lot of girls to say they were Anastasia) then in the 90s when the bodys of the Russian family were found they discovered that it was not Anastasia but her sister Maria and Alexei's bodies that were separated from the others but everyone died in 1917 that night. It was a tragedy. (The movie is inspired by those girls who tried to make the Empress (the Czars Mother who was still alive) believe Anastasia was alive and it was them.

[@LexisThoughts]

That’s such a sad story. Thanks for letting me know that interesting fact

[@MustBe1980]

You’re right about the background looking like a painting during the song “Paris Holds the Key”! Claude Monet - a famous French painter - was/is known that style of painting!

[@teddobomb9037]

Omg i lost it at "His bones did a little dance"

[@LexisThoughts]

lmao

[@PuccaLover15]

Whether it's in the movie, on Broadway, the soundtrack, or just a fanimation, I start bawling in Once Upon A December when Anya is in the ballroom. I know a lot of people say that scene was just a dream, but to me, it really did happen. The people coming out of the paintings, including her family, were the ghosts of those who once danced in that ballroom. Her sisters really showed her how to dance and her father really did appear to dance with her. It was almost like their way of finally being able to say good bye to her, all the while she doesn't recognize any of them😭 But I remember not watching this movie for a long time because it scared the heck out of me as a little kid! My kindergarten class put it on once in another classroom, but I was too afraid and just hung out in the little reading corner. I think I finally worked up the courage to watch it Freshmen year of college. I now love it and have even written a fanfic of the movie told from Anastasia's/Anya's POV

[@LexisThoughts]

Once upon a December is such a sad song. Like I was trying to not cry I totally understand where your coming from with that. I can also see why this movie would’ve scared u as a child

[@DarkFoxKirin]

I totally agree! Those people were ghosts and they were finally saying goodbye to their precious Anastasia. 🥺

[@LexisThoughts]

@@DarkFoxKirin that’s so sad

[@vaniog29]

This movie , out to this day is the one animated film that generally gives me the chills a lot of the times. It just creates a very strong atmosphere. I don't think it needs one , but I'd love a *good* live action remake of it, unfortunately I don't think Disney can do it justice now that it owns it.

[@rebeccagibbs4128]

8:50 the "i want song" as coined by Howard Ashman, pivotal to disney's success kicking off with the little mermaid- then again with Frozen/tangled. love your reactions, you have such kind vibes:)

[@Angelicwings1]

I have to tell you as a history nerd… They did pretty much conclusively find Anastasia. They found bones not far from where the other Romanovs were stashed. The DNA matched the line. One skeleton was probably her brother and the other was probably her. Sadly none survived.

[@LexisThoughts]

that is so sad

[@josephsoltero7326]

05:48 That was exactly my reaction too when I saw this in the theater. Such an epic and dramatic intro. I was 16 when this movie came out, and it was so gorgeous and stunning to see on the big screen. I saw it four times! Glad you enjoyed it too!

[@alyssakays367]

Great reaction! You mentioned getting Beauty and the Beast vibes in the beginning. Makes sense since the grandmother is voiced by Angela Lansbury who is the voice of Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast.

[@LexisThoughts]

Oh she is I didn’t know that that’s so cool

[@TheRealJaneSeymour]

This is literally one of my favorite movies ever. I watch this every December!! :) And I'm always humming Once upon a December lol I just can not get the song out of my head! So glad to see other people love this movie just as much as I do! :)

[@LexisThoughts]

I love that song it is so beautiful

[@nowthatisawesome5431]

An amazing movie. Very underrated. So glad you reacted to it. 😁

[@LexisThoughts]

I’m happy to hear that hope you enjoyed the video

[@jasminejames1090]

Fun Fact: Journey To The Past was performed by Aaliyah on the soundtrack & you can hear it @ the end of the movie. There's a music video & she performed the song @ the Oscars as well.

[@osmanyousif7849]

Too bad that it didn't win because of the competition like "My Heart Will Go On" in Titanic. Also "Go the Distance" from Hercules.

[@Cobaltlou]

That was such a great reaction! Love this movie

[@LexisThoughts]

Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed

[@noraozer2800]

Best anastasia commentary everr! The awe on your face of the ballroom sequence made me emotional 😭

[@LexisThoughts]

I am glad you enjoyed

[@carlosdiner729]

Hearing you mention at 25:42 that you wanted to know more about Bartok reminded me that there does actually exist a direct-to-DVD film called "Bartok The Magnificent" in which he is the protagonist.

[@antoniamcgregor3285]

I watched this film religiously as a kid and I still love it today know all of the songs I had a pooka who's the dog in the film as a Teddy bear just a precious gem from my childhood ❤ I've heard the musical is good if it comes to the UK ill deffo go see it

[@LexisThoughts]

The movie is really good and I had such a great time watching it. I hope you enjoyed my reaction of it

[@livywithane]

First on here to say. My favorite non-Disney princess.😍👑💝

[@LexisThoughts]

Hi i agree I don’t know many non-Disney princess movies

[@imogenonscreen8054]

Well actually since Disney now owns 20th Century Fox Anastasia could be counted as a Disney Princess now (so could Thumbelina too).

[@LexisThoughts]

@@imogenonscreen8054 oh yeah that’s actually true they should put her in the princess lineup

[@illu7529]

My fav princess of all time…..watched this in 2006 when i was 6 and still my all time fav

[@LexisThoughts]

She is great

[@scar445]

"I really hope her family, beyond the grandma, is alive" *Laughs in russian revolution*

[@Marta-hh2tm]

Loved this reaction! Some of my favorites: Stardust, The Mummy (1999), Interstellar, Easy A, Spirit, The road to el dorado, How to train your dragon ^^

[@LexisThoughts]

Glad you enjoyed the reaction

[@annickroussemrou1064]

All good movies, i approve

[@Gigglepud]

I want to be appalled at your story at the beginning where you got a chance to watch Anastasia live and missed out .... yet I can't because I can totally relate! I went through pretty much the exact same thing where I went on a high school choir tour to Europe and they scheduled in a west end musical literally the night we landed - as soon as the theatre lights dimmed no one could stay awake! Felt so bad but what can you do lol

[@LexisThoughts]

It was so late at night and we had such a busy day it was impossible to stay awake

[@almag4571]

2:49 - Liar, you DO know the songs! I am super enjoying your joy in this movie, and I'm not even done watching (:

[@LexisThoughts]

Lmao. I’m glad your enjoying my reaction that makes me happy

[@bruzeberrygoldendoodles]

In this movie they used famous French paintings as backgrounds in some scenes. Adding characters into paintings made it different from Disney films.

[@Pokemon32961]

Anastasia is one of my top favorite animated films ever. It’s so beautifully made and the characters look gorgeous and fun, the color palette is so bright and detailed, the songs are completely original and broadway level songs, Anastasia herself is such a strong and wondrous character who cares so deeply about family and other people and love, and will not hesitate to fight for herself in any situation and doesn’t need anyone to do things for her. Demitri happens to be the one to recognize her royalty, but still believes he’s not good enough for her til the very end when he fends off Rasputin to save her. That’s when Anastasia let’s herself love him.

[@isaiahadams1996]

Anastasia is one of my favorite non-Disney animated movies

[@GreyCookieWeirdo]

The Romanoff were terrible rulers, but it still saddens me the thought of what happened to their children(Albeit almost all adult children.)

[@LexisThoughts]

Yeah it is sad

[@athenstar10]

As someone who's obsessed about the Romanovs (since I was 11), even watching the cartoon/ fantasy version of their fate still feels sad. I think if any of their close relatives are still alive to see this, they would've wanted this ending instead. About 8 months after this movie was released, she and her family were finally laid to rest.

[@miakraljev6634]

Can you react to the Princess and the Frog? Its my favorite movie ever, and is the mark of childhood nostalgia for me. Watched that freaking blue ray dvd over like 100 times by now and its still fantastic to me:)

[@LexisThoughts]

It’s definitely on my list I’m hoping I can do it soon if many people want to see it. In the future recommend a movie by replying to my comment asking for recommendations

[@noraozer2800]

Keep coming back to this reaction 🥲♥️

[@musical_lolu4811]

Well you beat me to it. I watched this movie for the first time just TODAY. Absolutely beautiful movie in my two departments - music and visual art. BTW 8:36 the music guy(s) in Disney (this isn't Disney though) literally dub protagonist songs like this the 'I Want' number.

[@LexisThoughts]

I agree the music and visuals is great. And thanks for that tidbit of information

[@gdlb2520]

Once upon a december is iconic ❤️❤️ so beautiful

[@naruXsasulover2]

I love this movie from my childhood I always did like Anastasia and Dimitri pairing lol they looked cute together and my absolute favorite song from this movie is Once upon a December when I was a kid I had my cousin sing this song to me everytime I spent the night at my grandparents when my cousin was visiting lol 😆 and Pooka is just an adorable dog, I actually remember that I use to have toys of the Anastasia movie including a book of memories that came with the toys it was really cool and another reason y I love this movie is cause it made me feel connected to the Russian side of my mom's side of the family cause I'm part Russian and I had learned that Anastasia was a real Princess/Duchess of Russia cause her father was the Czar of Russia and that this movie is the opposite of what really happened to the Romanov family they all actually died in the revolution against the royal family hence y there is now a Government in charge of the country and Rasputin the bad guy in the movie was actually a real person

[@LexisThoughts]

Wow I can see you really connected and loved this movie I love that for you it’s a really good movie with a dark history behind it

[@kriscynical]

Anya's singing voice, Liz Calloway, was also Jasmine's singing voice in the two direct to video Aladdin sequels.😊

[@RENTnerd87]

Fox actually made a handful of animated films throughout the 90s and early 00s. They also did FernGully The Last Rainforest, Once Upon A Forest, The Pagemaster, and Titan AE

[@RachelSemeson]

You must be in your early 20’s. You seem much more mature tho. I’m loving how you love the movie. It’s like I’m going through the first time watching it over with you. ☺️

[@LexisThoughts]

I’m actually 16 about to turn 17 thanks for telling me I seem mature. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Duckkis]

You said you wanted to know more about the bat. There is a spin-off movie called Bartok the Magnificent which tells his story in greater detail.

[@MustBe1980]

😆 all the animated movies you’ve watch have been set in France (Beauty & the Beast is set in 1700s France), although for Anastasia it’s more so the second half but still 😂

[@LexisThoughts]

I noticed that trend

[@AyaaChann]

I loved your reaction! The older animated Disney movies look so good. Drawn animation is the best.

[@LexisThoughts]

Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed and I completely agree hand drawn is so beautiful

[@alexschwarz4749]

Wholeheartedly agree, this isn't Disney thou :-)

[@Karina-ns1sh]

Actually in Russia and other post soviet countries we really pronounce the name Anastasia as [anastasiya] 🌸

[@LexisThoughts]

Well that makes me feel better about not being able to pronounce it

[@surreallane9730]

I kinda want to see you watch Thumbelina. Don Bluth’s other princess movie attempt. It’s still a guilty comfort movie of mine.

[@LexisThoughts]

I remember watching that as a child it was fun and a guilty pleasure

[@BooBop1987]

It's a great Movie to Watch!

[@LexisThoughts]

I agree

[@BooBop1987]

@@LexisThoughts Underrated Films are my favorite type of movies!

[@LexisThoughts]

@@BooBop1987 there usually the best

[@Phuwin-Lover]

I fell in love with you Channel I send you much love from France 🇫🇷 stay healthy 🤍✨

[@LexisThoughts]

I am so glad to have a fan all the way in France

[@Angelicwings1]

I’m a first time watching person

[@LexisThoughts]

Good to know

[@FutureBereaAlumn]

This is extremely loosely based on a true story.

[@LexisThoughts]

I’ve heard which is really cool

[@kerrychristensen7204]

😁🥰😁

[@jetnight88]

Yes seeing him suffer is amazing…. Because I’m petty like that

[@LexisThoughts]

Lmao same

[@Stardust_7273]

16:38 She got hair extensions 🤣

[@Angelicwings1]

Rasputin was played by the one and only Christopher Lloyd. He actually was such a disgusting human in real life though. I can’t even tell you some of the things I have read about him. He was… You just would despise him and more. Especially how he preyed on the vulnerable

[@PPfilmemacher]

You should write that you talk about Rasputin was the the disgusting human not the actor Christopher Lloyd

[@MaximeLoonatic2]

If you also react to tv series, I highly recommend you Gargoyles.

[@invadertifxiii]

no offense i wish u would of shown ur reaction to the bus training and meeting sophie and dimitri realizes it

[@LexisThoughts]

I didn’t really have much to say about those scenes so I didn’t show it

[@invadertifxiii]

@@LexisThoughts understandable

[@SpiderandMosquito]

Donald. Virgil. Bluth. The Secret of NIMH, An American Tail, The Land Before Time, and All Dogs Go to Heaven. The director of this film is my hero. His Passion and talent is practically evidence of God's existence! His films are bold, romantic, dramatic, and all so beautiful.

[@sarahthomson878]

You're pronouncing Anastasia the way Russians would, at the beginning, I think. But they don't pronounce it correctly in this film unfortunately.

[@POTO_Phan]

this movie brushes over some really serious topics. I get its a kids film. not sure how you turn the rise of communism into a kids film but here we are. What is weird is that they put so much blame on Rasputin when he was a small part of all this. Rasputin wasn't a good man but people believed he held too much power over the empress, the revolution came after his death. Which I like the fact he ends up in the river as that is how they found his body. The Romanovs deaths were far more gruesome, The children hid their jewelry inside their clothes in case of rescue and these acted as bullet proof amour leading their their deaths being extremely painful. The oldest child was 22 and the youngest was just 13.

[@LadyRed_]

I tried to enjoy this but hearing "I forgot" every 5 minutes kinda ruined it....

[@thesamuraihobbit]

Forget about the history butchering, if one wants to really critique realism in this movie, let’s talk about Anya’s hair. There is no way in hell she could gather that much hair into such a small bun.