This is one of the best animated films I've ever seen- and I've seen quite a few. This one stands out above the rest. It never fails to impress.
This is the story of Anastasia, princess and air to the Russian throne. She is separated from her family while she is very young as the Russian monarchy is overthrown by the evil Rasputin. Then, ten years later, the Dowager Empress (Anastasia's grandmother) offers 10,000 rubles for her return, and Dimitri, the old palace kitchen boy plots to hire a girl to pretend to be Anastasia and get the reward. EHo should he find, but the real Anastasia, long-lost at an orphanage and with no memory of who she really is. And as Dimitri and his friend take Anastasia to try and meet her grandmother, Rasputin plots to destroy her.
Despite all of that, it ends up being one of the better movies of it's year, and one of the greatest of all animated. Meg Ryan, John Cusack, Kelsey Grammar, Christopher Lloyd, and Angela Lansbury contribute fine voicing to the animated characters, and their voices never seem awkward. However, it's the great music and songs that steal the show. Liz Callaway's singing for Anastasia is especially breath-taking.
Of course, the animation itself is great. It never looks fake or falls into unrealisticness as so many animated films do. It only compliments the witty and touching script.
Ultimately, what makes Anastasia so good is the story. It's a story that connects and moves us all This is an example of what good film-making is: it's funny, entertaining, and very sweet. And really, the songs are great. I love it! 8/10 stars!
Jay Addison
This is the story of Anastasia, princess and air to the Russian throne. She is separated from her family while she is very young as the Russian monarchy is overthrown by the evil Rasputin. Then, ten years later, the Dowager Empress (Anastasia's grandmother) offers 10,000 rubles for her return, and Dimitri, the old palace kitchen boy plots to hire a girl to pretend to be Anastasia and get the reward. EHo should he find, but the real Anastasia, long-lost at an orphanage and with no memory of who she really is. And as Dimitri and his friend take Anastasia to try and meet her grandmother, Rasputin plots to destroy her.
Despite all of that, it ends up being one of the better movies of it's year, and one of the greatest of all animated. Meg Ryan, John Cusack, Kelsey Grammar, Christopher Lloyd, and Angela Lansbury contribute fine voicing to the animated characters, and their voices never seem awkward. However, it's the great music and songs that steal the show. Liz Callaway's singing for Anastasia is especially breath-taking.
Of course, the animation itself is great. It never looks fake or falls into unrealisticness as so many animated films do. It only compliments the witty and touching script.
Ultimately, what makes Anastasia so good is the story. It's a story that connects and moves us all This is an example of what good film-making is: it's funny, entertaining, and very sweet. And really, the songs are great. I love it! 8/10 stars!
Jay Addison