Anastasia

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Anastasia

G

1997

1h 34m

Kids & Family

Musical

Animation

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The evil wizard Rasputin puts a hex on the royal Romanovs and young Anastasia disappears when their palace is overrun. Years later, the Grand Duchess offers a reward for Anastasia's return. Two scheming Russians, planning to pawn off a phony, hold auditions and choose an orphan girl with a remarkable resemblance to the missing princess. They bring her to Paris for the reward, not knowing she's the real Anastasia.

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Critics Consensus

Beautiful animation, an affable take on Russian history, and strong voice performances make Anastasia a winning first film from Fox animation studios.

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Susan Wloszczyna

USA Today

01/09/2018

3/4

Flawed but not fatally, this ambitious epic's strength lies not just with its haunting melodies, pretty pictures, star voices and kid-friendly sidekicks... What gives Anastasia its edge is that most elusive of ingredients, an emotionally gripping script.

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Carol Buckland

CNN.com

01/05/2018

Anastasia is OK entertainment. But it never reaches a level of emotional magic.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/21/2010

4/5

Beautiful, not factual depiction of missing Russian duchess.

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Mat Brunet

AniMat's Review (YouTube)

Dec 26

9/10

It took Don Bluth and Gary Goldman several movies to get their groove back throughout the 1990s, but with this film...they created one of the most memorable animated musicals of its decade.

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Todd James

Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Alberta)

08/06/2024

2/5

We've come to expect and we get spectacular animation but the lack of originality and drama in this anemic cartoon is palpable.

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

01/10/2023

C+

A passable clone, but for all its technical accomplishments, a movie that does not have the magic.

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Safiullah C.

@RT90033158 1d

No words, expect these.

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Ethan G

@ethdrew05 Feb 24

Anastasia is a beautiful and emotional animated film. The music, story, and animation make it magical and memorable. It’s a classic that still feels special today.

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Geo3 F

@RT82897544 Feb 8

To be honest is not a bad film but its not a classic either, is a good animation that stands the test of time, the soundtrack is interesting worthy to hear. Overall, is an average animation of the 90's decade.

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Jan 27

Anastasia is a beautifully crafted animated film that feels like it belongs firmly in the Disney Renaissance, even though it wasn’t originally made by Disney. Now that the character exists under the Disney umbrella, it feels natural to want her fully embraced as an official princess, especially given how strong her story already is. The screenplay is warm, romantic, and adventurous, following Anastasia as she searches for her identity and uncovers who she truly is after years of loss. The emotional journey is easy to connect with and never feels forced. The voice cast is excellent. Meg Ryan brings sincerity and charm to Anastasia, while John Cusack gives Dimitri heart and humor. Christopher Lloyd is a memorable villain, Hank Azaria adds playful comedy, and Angela Lansbury provides elegance and emotional depth. The music is catchy, heartfelt, and timeless. It remains a charming classic.

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Trafalgar L

@TDWaterLaw93 Jan 16

Don Bluth and Gary Goldman’s attempts to rival Disney were hit and miss, but if it wasn’t for the folks at Fox we likely wouldn’t have gotten this film. Often regarded as a Disney clone, "Anastasia" delivers a compelling story and has a delightful cast of characters.

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Emma G.

@jellyfish1234 Jan 4

It is amazing Love it

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Synopsis

The evil wizard Rasputin puts a hex on the royal Romanovs and young Anastasia disappears when their palace is overrun. Years later, the Grand Duchess offers a reward for Anastasia's return. Two scheming Russians, planning to pawn off a phony, hold auditions and choose an orphan girl with a remarkable resemblance to the missing princess. They bring her to Paris for the reward, not knowing she's the real Anastasia.

Director: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman
Screenwriter: Bruce Graham, Bob Tzudiker, Noni White, Susan Gauthier
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox, Fox Animation Studios
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 21, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $58.4M
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Surround

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