Unlike many people, I think that Snow White was Disney's greatest feature film. I feel that Fantasia is a lesser film, often paying too little attention to form, as if it were of secondary importance to color.
Fantasia had its moments, though its best art and concepts were in pre-production.
I was in high school when Fantasia had its psychedelic revival. I don't think it had been seen since its debut more than a generation before. And I gotta tell you, it was mind blowing, seeing it in a big theater for the first time. I've seen it many times since and it's grown a bit quaint, especially on the small screen.
You're right, color seemed to be a prime directive but I think it was well worth the risk to sublimate form. I only wish more filmmakers would similarly try for more visually experiential anthologies.
But yes, of course Snow White is an amazing high-water mark for a feature cartoon film.
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Unlike many people, I think that Snow White was Disney's greatest feature film. I feel that Fantasia is a lesser film, often paying too little attention to form, as if it were of secondary importance to color.
ReplyDeleteFantasia had its moments, though its best art and concepts were in pre-production.
ReplyDeleteI was in high school when Fantasia had its psychedelic revival. I don't think it had been seen since its debut more than a generation before. And I gotta tell you, it was mind blowing, seeing it in a big theater for the first time. I've seen it many times since and it's grown a bit quaint, especially on the small screen.
You're right, color seemed to be a prime directive but I think it was well worth the risk to sublimate form. I only wish more filmmakers would similarly try for more visually experiential anthologies.
But yes, of course Snow White is an amazing high-water mark for a feature cartoon film.