Fantasia/2000 Movie
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TAGLINES PLOT SUMMARY
In this update of Disney's masterpiece film mixture of animation and music, new interpretations of great works of music are presented. It begins with an abstract battle of light and darkness set to the music of Beethoveen's Fifth Symphony. Then we see the adventures of a Humpback Whale calf and his pod set to "The Pines of Rome." Next is the humourous story of several lives in 1930's New York City, scored with "Rhapsody in Blue." Following is a musical telling of the fairy tale, "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" set to Dmitri Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 2. Then a goofy Flamingo causes havoc in his flock with his yo-yo to the tune of the finale of "Carnival of the Animals." This is followed by the classic sequence from the original film, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" starring Mickey Mouse and followed by "Pomp and Circumstance" starring Donald Duck as a harried assistant to Noah on his Ark. Finally, we see the awesome tale of the life, death and renewal of a forest in a sequence featuring the composition, "The Firebird."
| Leopold Stokowski | Himself - Conductor |
| Ralph Grierson | Pianist |
| Kathleen Battle | Featured Soprano |
| Steve Martin | Himself - Introductory Host |
| James Levine | Himself - Host |
| Angela Lansbury | Herself - Hostess |
| Penn Jillette | Himself |
| Wayne Allwine | Mickey Mouse |
| Tony Anselmo | Donald Duck |
| Russi Taylor | Daisy Duck |
| James Algar |
7.20 out of 10 (7925 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Slightly flawed, but still magnificent
posted on 19 Jul 2009The mistakes made in Fantasia 2000 - and there are a few - are only mistakes in context; taken individually, they are still strong pieces of a positively brilliant artistic vision. Disney is to be applauded for its innovation and daring in updating the 1940 classic, and for feeding our dreams once again. I could see this film easily a hundred more times, each and every time marveling at its unpretentious, dreamlike majesty.I would have liked a bit more depth to the musical selection (why use Beethoven's tired Fifth?) and "The Sorceror's Apprentice" was never meant to be stretched to fit an IMAX screen, but these are minor caveats in the face of a great cinematic accomplishment, one that will hold up for another sixty years. Hopefully, Disney won't wait that long to continue "The Concert Feature."
What a waste of money
posted on 13 Jul 2009Well I'm sorry, I was very dissapointed. I really honestly did try to appreciate this presentation...but it was actually funny at how much this sucked. It sucked huuuuuge to be more accurate. The animation wasn't even that great, the illustrators could have been alot more creative than they were. Unless your old and have no life and remember the music from when you were young, seeing Fantasia is highly unrecommended. This is the most overated crap I have ever seen.
Boring!
posted on 09 Jul 2009I was very much looking forward to enjoying this film as much or more than I enjoyed the original--to my disappointment. This is a hollow rehash of the original, uninspired, and for the most part, unimaginative. I wanted to walk out of the expensive IMAX theater within about 20 minutes. And, geeze, if they wanted to put something from the old film into the new film, they could have chosen a better segment than the Mickey one, or at least fixed the resolution so it wasn't pixelated. Oh, well. Par for the New Disney's course.
A Delightful Display that Stays True to the First
posted on 29 Jun 2009My first worry when I heard they were making "Fantasia 2000" was how they would followup the classic animation used in the first "Fantasia". Animation has blossomed into so many new techniques, especially the vividness of the colors. "Fantasia 2000" blends these new techniques by staying true to the first, then expanding in all the right areas. The guest hosts for the segments add just the right touch of frivolity which was missing from the first "Fantasia". I applaud the animators for their incredible vision and daring.
Some of the greatest works of the 20th century are portrayed here
posted on 18 May 2009Fantasia 2000 presents us with a visual detail into several classical works of music which basically excels a whole lot more into depth than the original Fantasia(which was released in 1940). The animation itself is truly a stunning masterpiece to behold which is very fluid,colorful in every aspect,but the music to this film which is compose of the works of Gershwin and classical works like Tchivosky are spectacular to see since its the best animation work I've seen in a long time. One thing that Disney did I liked here,is that they kept the opening sequence with Mickey Mouse in "The Sorceror's Apprentice",and added several brand new sequences here which are breathtaking which is both blatant and subtle to the use of the contrasting elements to the screen to highlight the music here.The film which has been out since January 1, 2000 was only seen in selected IMAX theatres where the movie can be viewed for the full effect of sound and for the experience,but that will changed when it will be released this summer to theatres that don't have the opinion of an IMAX experience,but Disney insisted that this film will be presented in a DTS-digital Dobly Stereo format so that audiences who haven't seen it(or those who never saw the original Fantasia) will feel the impact of its scope on a widescreen theatre,and maybe humming a tune or two. Note: Its still playing in selected IMAX theatres nationwide,and it hits area theatres June 16,2000 for a limited enagement.
Nowhere near the quality of the first one, but still good, meaning the original was GREAT!
posted on 26 Apr 2009When I saw the promo, and heard the clip of "Pomp and Circumstance" I thought that it was going to be disappointing, but I still liked it. Most of the pieces in this film are unfamiliar to most people, such as the firebird suite, or the pines of rome, where as the original fantasia had the "nutcracker suite," beethoven's pastoral symphony and "dance of the hours." However, the music was surprisingly good, and the plots. well, I am suprised that Disney managed to take "Pomp and circumstance" and use it for a Bible story. Of coarse, Donald duck made that my favourite segment. but still, I like the original fantasia the best.
Classical music that didn't put me to sleep.
posted on 22 Apr 2009Fantasia 2000 - I'm not a huge fan of classical music - it tends to make me sleepy. Hence on those rare occasions that I do listen to it, there is usually an implicit threat of violence involved. However, having thoroughly enjoyed the marriage of animation and music in the first Fantasia I was eager to see what they had done with the sequel. Wow.With seven different segments to choose from, it's hard to single out the "best" one as each piece works so well with the visuals (I never did figure out the connection between The Pines of Rome and flying whales, but then again, maybe I wasn't supposed to…). If I had to pick my favorite I would go with the Firebird Suite whose combination of music, emotion, story and vivid imagery is, for lack of a better word, gorgeous. My one complaint was the introduction of the pieces by the live actors, as it was wholly unnecessary. I hope that when they come up with the next sequel (hopefully within a few years) they will dispense with the introductions and let the pieces speak for themselves. Also, although this is an animated feature it is geared more towards adults than children (Pokemon this ain't) - several youngsters seated near us were getting quite restless.Finally, if possible, try to see this in the IMAX format to get the full effect of the soundtrack.
Quite good, with only a few outstanding moments!
posted on 14 Apr 2009Walt Disney had envisioned, that Fantasia should be continued, with new sequences, but including popular ones. Whatever the reasons, a sequel wasn't released until 2000. The only original sequence it includes (as it was the favorite of most people), is "The Sorcerers Apprentice".Sadly the movie, for numerous reasons, never achieves the quality of the original, only a few sequences remind us of the artfulness of the first film. One major mistake in my eyes are the hosts, a bunch of celebrities, who tell a little about the next sequence, but it distracts one extremely. In the first movie you were in this magical world, but in this film you are constantly brought back to reality.Fantasia 2000 is also made for a broader appeal, so some sequences are entertaining, but leave no lasting impression. The sequences with music by Camille Saint-Saens, "The Carnival of Animals" and Edward Elgars "Pomp and Circumstance" are funny, with the usual perfect animation, but it vanishes from your mind as soon as the movie is over.Then there are two very bad and forgettable sequences in this movie: The opening sequence, inspired by Beethovens "Symphony Nr. 5" and "The Pines of Rome" by Ottorino Resphighi. Obviously they ran out of ideas with Beethovens music and made a very uninspired sequence, that is immediately followed by "The Pines of Rome", where we can see whales flying through the air. Though it's quite nicely done and looks awesome on the big screen, on the TV it lacks a powerful story.But three sequences are really great and worth to watch the whole film. First of all there is the "Rhapsody in Blue" by George Gershwin, where the animators were inspired by caricaturist Al Hirschfelds drawings of New Yorkers. Therefor the sequence has a very Un-Disney look. But more important, it has a story and 4 characters people can identify with, so you do care for them. For me this was the best sequence of all.There are also a sequence telling Hans Christian Andersens "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", which is beautifully done and "The Firebird" by Igor Stravinsky, where we see a great animation together with a story of life, death and renewal.
Fun Watching
posted on 17 Mar 2009Anyone who sees Fantasia 2000 will have a good time. The film is very accessible and beautiful. I had never been to an IMAX show, and its amazing having your entire field of vision used in the experience.The pros-Beautiful music and beautiful images Lots of fun Seeing a cartoon based on Al Hirschfeld drawings The cons-Probably the compositions should have been ones not so overused, the ANNOYING, UNFUNNY monologues by actors in between sets. It TOTALLY breaks up the flow of the music
Good!
posted on 24 Jan 2009More ambitious in scope than any of its other animated films (before or to come), Disney's 1940 Fantasia was a dizzying, magical, and highly enjoyable marriage of classical music and animated images. Fantasia 2000 features some breathtaking animation and storytelling, and in a few spots soars to wonderful high points, but it still more often than not has the feel of walking in its predecessor's footsteps as opposed to creating its own path. A family of whales swimming and soaring to Respighi's The Pines of Rome is magical to watch, but ends all too soon; a forest sprite's dance of life, death, and rebirth to Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring too clearly echoes the original Fantasia's Night on Bald Mountain/Ave Maria sequence. But when it's on target, Fantasia 2000 is glorious enough to make you giddy. Hans Christian Andersen's "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" is a perfect narrative set to Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 2, and Donald Duck's guest appearance as the assistant to Noah (of ark fame) set to Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance marches is a welcome companion piece (though not an equal) to The Sorcerer's Apprentice, the one original Fantasia piece included here. The high point of Fantasia 2000, though, is a fantastic day-in-the-life sequence of 1930s New York City set to Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and animated in the style of cartoonist Al Hirschfeld; it's a perfect melding of music, story, and animation. Let's hope future Fantasias (reportedly in the works) take a cue from the best of this compilation. The music is provided by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, conducted by James Levine, interspersed with negligible intros by Steve Martin, Bette Midler, Itzhak Perlman, James Earl Jones, and others.
Great classical music with child-friendly fun
posted on 14 Jan 2009This musical cartoon hybrid product is the heir of much that was the best of the Disney "concept": entertainment via the magic of color and animation's illusions. The film is well worth a rental for those who've missed it on a regular movie screen; I hear that the IMAX was the best format. It does include in this "go-around" some of the Greatest Themes from classical music's composers. The Beethoven selection is greatly to be preferred over the earlier Disney FANTASIA (1940). Even the highly familiar "Pomp and Circumstance" by Elgar has a reincarnation as marching music for the Ark's embarkation before the Flood of the Old Testament story. Kids should love the appearances of characters Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck as well as the hyperactive Penn and Teller. You will be remembering many of the visual jokes and lively episodes for years. This outshines so much of the Music Video homogeneity that is just lip-synched nonsense. Great updating of a Disney concept for the conclusion of the 20th Century.
Why was I so dissappointed?
posted on 29 Dec 2008Alright, so I am about 40 years older than when I saw the original and wonderful Fantasia but I still like cartoons, I love the kind of classical music featured in Fantasia 2000 and I am constantly impressed by the products of peoples' imagination. My impression of this rendition was its lack of colour. Is it my imagination or has it come about that as technology has allowed more complex images the colours in cartoons have become more muted. They all seem to be washed out greens and blues with hardly a primary colour in sight and consequently there is a sameness about all of them. Would you know if you were watching Alladin or the Lion King? I came away from Fantasia 2000 thinking "oh yes it was ok, I suppose, but I feel cheated somehow". The best bits by a wide margin were Rhapsody in Blue and Carnival of the Animals topped off by Mickey Mouse as The Sourcerers Apprentice. Don't miss this film but don't expect too much either, that way you may not be as let down as I was.
First two sequences brilliant, third great, others good
posted on 17 Dec 2008While I certainly enjoyed the "Rhapsody" and the Yo-Yo episodes, the first two are simply brilliant. The first two episodes are incredible audiovisual (sound and color!) representations of ideas about past and future (respectively). After the finale of the "whales" sequence I just sat in the theater with my mouth gaping open. Just try to watch it as a depiction of spiritual quest, and you'll see.
Half-finished visual party
posted on 15 Nov 2008This is a visual fest of very varied quality. Some of the flicks are great, some wouldn't hold normal Disney standards in the 40's. It's a pity Disney didn't put the usual time and money into this movie; the animation should have been better. And interludes belong in rap albums. - 7/10
Different from the first, but very well done
posted on 13 Nov 200860 years after "Fantasia" comes the sequel (about time, eh?)- "Fantasia 2000". The first Fantasia was a bit s l o w, and this one is a bit fast. Perhaps if they ever attempt a third they'll be able to time it better. But still "Fantasia 2000" is quite a sensation (though I might be a tad exaggerating here). I definitely think it's more re-watchable than "Fantasia".We start off with Beethoven's "Symphony No. 5". The animation for this scene was quite splendid, and right on time. Then we continue with Steve Martin- funny as always presenting Itzhak Perlman who then presents Respighi's "Pines of Rome". The animation really gives you a fresh and cool feeling, and it was, again, very well done- although one can get tired of it on multiple viewing. Next up Quincy Jones presents George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue"- my favorite segment on "Fantasia 2000". Besides the wonderful music the animation is humorous and highly re-watchable. I've always loved New York and this segment is not only funny, but in a way quite dramatic too as it tells the story of a little girl who quite unfortunately has been separated from her parents but reunites with them when she's almost run-over by every car in NY, a out-of-work man, a man with work but who's true love is music, and a childlike rich man with a spoiled wife (who spoils her dog too much). Then Bette Midler shows us some of the animations that weren't chosen to be in "Fantasia 2000". As she said- here they are... there they go. And finally a success! And quite a success I might add. As she presents Dmitri Shostakovich's "Piano Concerto No. 2, Allegro, Opus 102". The animation for this segment shows the classic Hans Christian Anderson story of "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", which is a really beautiful segment, showing how, of course, our hero tries to fight a mean Jack-in-the-box who tries to hit on the girl who just isn't interested (not in the Jack-in-the-box anyway). And once this breathtaking segment is over James Earl Jones (who did the voice of Mufasa in Disney's highest grossing film "The Lion King") presents to us a segment based on the age old question "What happens if you give a yo-yo to a flock of flamingoes?"- a very very humoristic, yet short segment presented to the music of Camille Saint-Saens' "The Carnival of the Animals". Which is followed by comedy/magic team Penn and Teller who present the classic "Fantasia" segment- Paul Dukas' "The Sorcerer's Apprentice", and the part of the apprentice played by none-other than Mickey Mouse... a true classic and interesting segment. James Levine, conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra then presents Edward Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance", with the humorous spin-off of the Biblical story of Noah's Ark, or shall I say Donald's Ark... where Donald and Daisy seem to keep missing each other and think that the fate of their loved one is doomed (but hey, it's Disney so there will be a happy ending). And finally Angela Lansbury (who else but Mrs. Pots from "Beauty and the Beast") finishes our Fantasiastic journey with Igor Stravinsky's "The Firebird Suite" which shows the story of life, death and renewal... beautiful animation.All in all this Fantasia is much different from the first, and like all modern Disney movies focuses a lot more on humor. But it's still a very enjoyable journey, which can be enjoyed for generations. Beautiful music and beautiful animation.
Quite good, if unemotionally so
posted on 26 Oct 2008It's difficult to look at the original "Fantasia" objectively, because I remember how much I loved the movie as a child. Needless to say, the reason the first movie became such a cultural icon (I can't hear Wagner without thinking of "Night on Bald Mountain") was that it combination animation with classical music with a tremendous amount of imagination, wit and craft. How many of us think back to how good the special effects were in "Fantasia"?
No one, because it was the music and the beauty of the images that mattered.
I think that has somewhat been forgotten in the new installment. There is a lot to like about "Fantasia/2000." I found most of the insterstitial moments with the celebrity introductions either funny or at least somewhat interesting. As well, some of the sequences (such as "Pomp and Circumstance" with Donald Duck and "Rhapsody in Blue") are genuinely amusing, and even the less interesting moments are still engaging enough to amuse for an hour or so. The problem here is that the film is really distant, unemotional, and disconnected from the audience. The frequent moments of celebrities talking right into the camera makes the film feel something like a documentary to begin with. On top of that, so much attention has been put into the use of computer animation in some of the sequences that the real heart of the whole concept of "Fantasia" is sacrificed for some interesting visuals.
Especially noticeable in the "Steadfast Tin Soldier" sequence (which is almost entirely animated by computers), there is really very little work on character, detail and emotion in the scene. We're simply meant to marvel at how amazing the images look. Oh well. This is certainly still worth seeing, and don't wait until it's in normal theaters. The IMAX format looks unbelievable.Lonnie
The Renaissance of "Fantasia" for the 21st century and 3rd Millennium
posted on 16 Sep 2008The 38th animated Disney classic is a movie which can be three different things, depending on the way you see it: a sequel to the original one, a "remake" of the original one or even a brand new movie inspired on the original's idea. Personally, I'm not sure which one of these categories I would evaluate this movie.This is the first Disney animated movie I write a review in more than one year. Actually, I was longing to see this movie for a while, since I appreciate its predecessor so much. As such, I was curious and interested to know what would "Fantasia 2000" be like. Now that I finally had an opportunity to watch this motion picture, I can express my feelings about it at last.Where do I begin? First of all, it didn't totally disappoint me, but it also didn't totally satisfy me. It repeats the same basic and unique formula of the first movie: to combine various animated shorts as different as water and wine in every way between themselves with the use of classical music. Like the original, this one also has live-action introductions and is conducted by an Orchestra (in this case, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra).It's funny that this movie is called "Fantasia 2000", when it was actually released at the end of 1999, which means it came out 59 years after the original and not 60. Maybe they did it this way so that it was completely finished and ready to be launched by the new year time."Fantasia 2000", despite being a loaf of fresh air in the world of animation cinema for the late 1990's, isn't as good as the original 1940 "Fantasia". In fact, while the original is easy to rate, I can't say the same about this one. "Fantasia 2000" is surely way more complex to rate. I will try to explain why by talking a bit about all of its segments.1. Symphony No. 5 in C minor-I. Allegro con brioThrough one of the most recognizable and beautiful music compositions by Ludwig van Beethoven, this sequence is pure art and one of the finest in "Fantasia 2000". It is a bit like the first segment from the original movie, done with the use of imagination above all the things, with the final result being something beautiful and artistic. It allows us to appreciate real art.2. Pines of RomeI'm speechless about this one! This is gorgeous, an absolute wonder. Where did they come up with an idea like this? Amazing! Through Ottorino Respighi's music, it features humpback whales that are capable of flying because of a supernova. Brilliant Pinocchio-like artwork, designs and backgrounds with a solid magic feeling too. This is the best "Fantasia 2000" has to offer, so much that it could be worth owning the movie just because of this.3. Rhapsody in BlueThis one uses George Gershwin's music as background. However, this short is the biggest reason why I don't rate "Fantasia 2000" as high as the original. This short is the mirror of weird modern cartoons - in other words, dreadful, awful, ugly, terrible. The artwork, designs, backgrounds, colors and everything else are absolute trash. What were they thinking when they decided to do something like this? I hated this. And, to make things worst, this is too long for what it has to offer: nothing. The only good thing is those city lights at the end, but that only lasts less than 5 seconds.4. The Steadfast Tin SoldierWhile not the best in "Fantasia 2000", at least this one is much better than the 3rd segment. Using Dmitri Shostakovich's music, it tells us the story of a toy soldier and his battle for true love, for which he has to confront a rival. The artwork is good and has this classic feeling, but somewhat different from the traditional Disney's standards. This is a reasonable segment, if not terrific.5. The Carnival of the AnimalsWith the music of Camille Saint-Saëns, they made basically a story with flamingos and a yo-yo. It's an okay segment, but I think the flamingos could have been better drawn. Not that they're that badly drawn, but Disney can do better than this.6. The Sorcerer's Apprentice«Fantasia wouldn't be complete without "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"», I heard this. That's why they decided to include this one here, which is a segment from the original "Fantasia", perhaps its most famous. You can read my opinion about it on my review about the original movie.7. Pomp and Circumstance - Marches 1, 2, 3 and 4This one has music of Edward Elgar mostly. Despite being a story based on Noah's Ark, the truth is that you can find here many similarities with Disney's "The Lion King" and "The Rescuers Down Under" because of the visuals, artwork and wild animals. The journey, however, is sentimental and focus on Donald Duck and Daisy. It's a good short, one of the best in "Fantasia 2000".8. Firebird Suite - 1919 VersionThis final sequence is introduced by Angela Lansbury. The music is by Igor Stravinsky. It's a story with some elements in common with "Bambi" (good but not as much as "Bambi"). It is basically about a Sprite, a deer and the fury of a volcano. It's a reasonable ending for "Fantasia 2000".
Exposes wide audience to Classical, and that ain't bad!
posted on 07 Aug 2008Starts off with an acknowledging nod to the original Fantasia, with the ghostly voice of Deems Taylor introducing the first segment (Beethoven's Fifth), while ghostly panels of moving images from the first film glide down to surround the orchestra in a kind of astral symphony hall. You know you are in for a good quality show!A very quickly moving presentation (none of the segments seem overly long) with a good selection of musical pieces (the longer ones edited to the major themes). My favorites were the "Rhapsody in Blue" and "Firebird" segments.I was a little jarred by the appearance of famous (for today) celebrities like Steve Martin and Bette Midler introducing the different sections; I feel that this will "date" the film in 50 years (imagine intros to segments in the original by Danny Kaye and Dinah Shore, and you get my drift...). But, they are short and sweet, and actually entertaining. (I like the Penn and Teller sequence; and Bette Midler's sequence reveals which proposed segments will probably never get finished.)I saw this at a Non Imax theatre, but I did not feel cheated by the presentation. I think that the sound could have been a little louder at my theatre (God knows that the Gladiator theatre across the hall had it cranked to jet turbine level), but the image was crisp, easy on the eyes, and the COLORS!, this is an image and sound movie, and the animators did an outstanding job reminding us why Disney is so good at this type of thing. I am SO VERY GLAD that the studio woke up in the '80's after that terrible lapse that occurred after Walt died (never give your business to your idiot son-in-law if you die!), Disney has always been an animation studio, first and foremost, and this movie proves why.If you have kids, prep them! before taking them to see this. Get the original on tape (if you can) and let them watch it at home. If they "get it" in this type of environment, then they will really enjoy this film (a very happy moment for me was when my four-year-old son, after watching the "Pines of Rome" segment with the whales, whispered to me, "I really like this movie!" He sat spellbound through the whole thing, and this is a kid that always has to go to the bathroom five minutes before any movie is over. A major achievement!)See this in a theatre! Now!
The opposite of a normal movie...
posted on 06 Jul 2008When I saw this movie up on the huge, gigantic IMAX screen, I was overwhelmed. The perfect harmony between sight and sound made it a great experiance. The Pixote Hunt/Beethoven's 5th segment was like the Toccata and Fugue sequence in the origanal. Very nice abstract animation. The Pine of Rome sequence with the whales was excellent. The whales look very real. The Rhapsody In Blue segment was very fast paced. The lives of four people intercut with each other. Then, the Steadfast Tin solder segment...wonderful mix between CGI and paint. The Sorceror's Apprentice was OK, but the 35mm to IMAX blow up wasn't that good. There's a lot of grain and the details seem flawed. The Pomp and Circumstance segment was very good, many sight gags...great animation. The Carnival of the Animals segment was short but hillarious! Flamingos with yo-yos! Last, there is the Firebird. I think it was the best segment. Beautiful animation! The host segments are OK. It's a lot different from the origanal. See it in IMAX for full effect.
Music expertly portrayed in film
posted on 10 Aug 2009Fantasia 2000 presents us with a visual voyage into music that, in my opinion, excels that of the original Fantasia. Not only is the animation itself extremely fluid, colorful, and highly diverse from segment to segment, but the representation of the music is, in itself, sheer genius. As I have come to expect from Disney, at least some research has been done into the texture of the music as well as thematical studies and tonal structure. This much, I believe, is made in evidence of both blatant and subtle use of contrast on screen to highlight the contrast of the music.In all, this film is of extremely high value and is of an excellent nature. I highly recommend seeing it on the IMAX screen for full effect of sound and light and to be ready for a sonic experience that will have you whistling tunes all week long.