Review of Fantasia

"The Sorcerer's Apprentice" and "Night on Bald Mountain", minus the didactic intros and weaker surrounding sequences, could be viewed on a standalone basis, after all, they are the most iconic vignettes in Walt Disney's least accessible feat. However, being deeply averse to the truncation, revision or dumbing down of the several hundred classic movies of yesteryear, cineastes refuse to "cheat" their way through their cinematic journey, to them even the most languidly paced, stuffy and dated pictures are worth the effort. No matter how it is viewed, piecemeal or in its entirety, "Fantasia" is rewarding and edifying, showcasing some truly astounding, vivid animated sequences bolstered by defined themes and surreal imagery that do actually benefit from the addition of classical music. Recommended, but don't expect to hugely entertained. 6.5, based mainly on my impression of the aforementioned segments.