★★★★
“A century of magic, all in one frame.”
Disney really went for the jugular with this one. As someone who grew up with a rotating cycle of VHS tapes and DVD extras, seeing hand-drawn legends like Genie and Mickey sharing the screen with modern CG icons like Moana felt less like a corporate crossover and more like a high school reunion where everyone actually likes each other.
The technical execution is seamless. Integrating 2D animation drawn by the masters like Eric Goldberg into a live action environment alongside 3D models is a nightmare to pull off, yet it looks effortless here. It’s a gorgeous love letter to the medium of animation itself.
I’m not ashamed to admit I got a bit misty eyed when Richard Sherman showed up to play "Feed the Birds" at Walt’s piano. It’s undeniably sentimental, but it earns every bit of that emotion by honoring the artists who paved the way.
It’s short, sweet, and a reminder of why we fell in love with these stories in the first place. A perfect way to celebrate 100 years.
★★★★
“A century of magic, all in one frame.”
Disney really went for the jugular with this one. As someone who grew up with a rotating cycle of VHS tapes and DVD extras, seeing hand-drawn legends like Genie and Mickey sharing the screen with modern CG icons like Moana felt less like a corporate crossover and more like a high school reunion where everyone actually likes each other.
The technical execution is seamless. Integrating 2D animation drawn by the masters like Eric Goldberg into a live action environment alongside 3D models is a nightmare to pull off, yet it looks effortless here. It’s a gorgeous love letter to the medium of animation itself.
I’m not ashamed to admit I got a bit misty eyed when Richard Sherman showed up to play "Feed the Birds" at Walt’s piano. It’s undeniably sentimental, but it earns every bit of that emotion by honoring the artists who paved the way.
It’s short, sweet, and a reminder of why we fell in love with these stories in the first place. A perfect way to celebrate 100 years.