(Rated G, 75 mins.)
…or better titled “Pure Genius” as Disney propels to new heights in a musical masterpiece reinvented from the bold 1940 “Fantasia”. Sixty years after the release, a new generation of animators and filmmakers offer an exciting showcase for today’s audiences, mesmerizing to all. Think of it as a grown up night at the symphony as Disney visually interprets classical compositions by Beethoven, Shostakovich, Respighi, Gershwin, and Stravinksy to name a few. World renowned conductor James Levine takes up the baton, leading the Chicago Symphony Orchestra with a musical language that accompanies breathtaking imagery. Honestly if you could see music, this would be its pictorial and should be seen on an IMAX screen or at least the largest screen available. A great recommendation for all children and moms (dads too), on a sweltering summer day when a little relaxation is needed. The cool, elongated whale performance, the delicately portrayed yet upbeat flamingo dance, all eloquently matched to the proper sounds through sight. Guaranteed to make you whistle tunes all week long. Hosts include James Earl Jones, Quincy Jones and Steve Martin. Guests include Bette Midler and Angela Lansbury best known as the teapot in “Beauty and The Beast”.
