Disney's Fantasia (1940)

Original "Roadshow" Version. Includes 10 minute intermission.

“The words most used to describe "Fantasia," besides the conventional "beautiful" and "wonderful" were "path-breaking" and "courageous." The phrase "courageous beyond belief" would be even more accurate.”
- Edwin Schallert, Los Angeles Times

“There's no other animated film with its scope and ambition.”
- Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

“Fantasia is simply terrific -- as terrific as anything that has ever happened on a screen.”
- Bosley Crowther, New York Times

“A joyous experiment in pure animation, an ambitious work of imaginative power, a showcase of cutting-edge technique, and a celebration of great music.”
- Steven D. Greydanus, Decent Films

SYNOPSIS: Released in 1940, represented Disney's boldest experiment to date. Bringing to life his vision of blending animated imagery with classical music. What had begun as a vehicle to enhance Mickey Mouse's career blossomed into a full-blown feature that remains unique in the history of animation.