Anastasia [VHS]
by Don Bluth, Gary Goldman

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VHS Movie Reviews of Anastasia [VHS]

Movie Review: Great NON-Disney Movie
Summary: 4 Stars

Movie Review: Good family flick
Summary: 4 Stars

Movie Review: Not Bluth's Best Film, But Still Easily One of The Best Animated Films Ever Made
Summary: 5 Stars

Movie Review: 3 stars out of 4
Summary: 4 Stars

Movie Review: The movie is fine.
Summary: 3 Stars

Summary of Anastasia [VHS]

Twentieth Century Fox's big-money gamble to horn in on Disney's realm is worthy. The songs, especially the recurrent "Once Upon a December," by Broadway team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty are better than Disney's recent efforts. It's worth picking up the soundtrack. The mix of cell animation and computer work is vivid. The collection of vocal talent is also strong, from John Cusack (as Dimitri, who wants to earn the reward by bringing Anya to Paris) to Hank Azaria as an amusing albino bat. Kelsey Grammer helps turn a roly-poly sidekick into a warm and strong supporting character.

The biggest drawback is Bluth/Goldman's insistence on having a typical villain. Surprisingly, the story would be strong enough without one, and the undead corpse of Rasputin (Christopher Lloyd) is unneeded and unoriginal. --Doug Thomas

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• Music & Arts > Musicals
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