The introductory live action sequences have a faint whiff of modern Disney lameness, but, for the most part, this is a true sequel to the original Fantasia.
I’m on the fence if including the original Sorcerer’s Apprentice bit is a good idea. It’s fun to see it again, but with a 75 minute running time I’d like as much new material as possible.
Some of the computer animation in 2 of the sequences are showing their age, but for the most part the animation is great The Donald Duck/Noah’s Ark/Pomp and Circumstance thing is great, the associative Beethoven’s 5th is a trip, the jazzy Hirschfeld-inspired Rhapsody in Blue is rock solid and all the stops are pulled out for an epic Firebird Suite.
You can find all of this on YouTube, but don’t be a douche. See this on Blu-ray.
