Bartok the Magnificent is a 1999 Direct to Video semi-prequel to Don Bluth's Anastasia. When she reaches the top, the tower crumbles, crushing Ludmilla and unleashing a wave of gushing water that douses the flames. While emigrating to the United States, a young Russian mouse gets separated from his family and must relocate them while trying to survive in a new country. Bartok, an albino bat, has just arrived in Moscow and is impressing everyone with his performances, including Ivan Tsarevich (voiced by Phillip Van Dyke). [6], The aspect ratio is 1.33:1 – Full Frame. As the townsfolk gather around the wreckage, Zozi hails Bartok as a true hero, not only for defeating Ludmilla but also for showing Baba Yaga compassion. Bartok the Magnificent! In order to defeat the Grand Duke of Owls, a young boy transformed into a cat teams up with a group of barnyard animals to find a rooster who can raise the sun. Bartok was Rasputin's committed henchman, but 10 years after the execution of the Romanovs in Anastasia has left Bartok skeptical about being Rasputin's henchman and is constantly trying to convince Rasputin to \"get a life\" and to stop being stressed. Bartok the Magnificent was first released on VHS and DVD by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment on November 16, 1999,[1] and was later re-released in 2005 as part of a 2-disc set alongside Anastasia entitled Family Fun Edition. Moral Event Horizon: Ludmilla crosses it by leaving Bartok, Ivan, and Vol to die. A young man learns that he has to find a hidden Earth ship before an enemy alien species does in order to secure the survival of humanity. Bartok, an albino bat, has just arrived in Moscow and is impressing everyone with his performances, including Prince Ivan Romanov (Phillip Van Dyke). After the show, Bartok counts his earnings and is startled by the stirring bear, revealed to be his business partner, Zozi. I It is a spin-off and prequel to the 1997 film Anastasia (also directed by Bluth and Goldman). [6] The film has English and French audio. It is a spin-off and prequel to the 1997 film Anastasia (also directed by Bluth and Goldman). However, Bartok quickly finds that these tasks are difficult, as Piloff is frozen to a boulder; Oble, a giant blacksmith surrounded by an aura of fire, must be tricked into letting his crown be stolen; and the Magic Feather must be obtained without flight, utilizing only the previous two items. [14] The Dallas Morning News notes "Bartok the Magnificent does even more disservice to Russian history than Anastasia did". As she sings her song, her slender hands turn into big, monstrous hands. She turns into a dragon after drinking a potion designed to morph her into her "true self". [15], Bartok the Magnificent was nominated for "Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Home Video Production" at the 28th Annie Awards in 2000, losing to Disney's An Extremely Goofy Movie. Go over there at once and put a stop to that inane little bat. [16] It also received Gold Reel Award nominations for "Best Sound Editing" for both television films and direct-to-video presentations from the Motion Picture Sound Editors that same year, beaten by Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story and Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein, respectively. As Ludmilla leaves to sing her song in the dungeon, she grows a long, spiked tail. Bartok the Magnificent, also known as Bartok the Great, is a 1999spin-off to the 1997 film Anastasia, which features Hank Azaria as the voice of Bartok, Kelsey Grammer as the voice of Zozi, and Jennifer Tilly as Piloff. Description Bartok, the endearing albino bat from Anastasia, returns in Bartok the Magnificent, his own animated musical! [7] Fort Worth Star-Telegram implied this was one of the rare direct-to-video films that is great quality, saying "the made-for-tape bin can yield an undiscovered bargain [such as] Bartok the Magnificent". Albino bat Bartok arrives in Moscow and makes himself known by performing for the locals. This FAQ is empty. Bartok The Magnificent - English Transcript Bartok and his companion, Zozi the Bear, have decided to become street performers, but are sidelined when Prince Ivan is kidnapped by the evil Ludmilla. Russia is being terrorized by an evil witch known as Baba Yaga; the only one who is not afraid of her is Bartok the Magnificent. This retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen classic fairy tale has the digit-sized heroine evading the clutches of various toads, moles, and beetles before she can proceed with her courtship with her dream lover, Prince Cornelius. Ludmilla is a Russian noble of great influence in Prince Ivan's court. Ludmilla is the main antagonist from the 1999 direct-to-video feature Bartok the Magnificent. After seeing her reflection, Ludmilla's mind degrades to a mere beast, and she goes on a rampage, burning the town with her fiery breath. This is Bartok the Magnificent. The dialogue is good, the best coming from Zozi, and the morals are admirable.The songs are quite good, but not as beautiful as Anastasia. An evil Queen banishes a flower loving troll named Stanley (Dom DeLuise) to New York City, where he befriends two young children. Bartok, an albino bat, has just arrived in Moscow and is impressing everyone with his performances, including Prince Ivan Romanov. Delighted with Bartok's bravery, the townspeople shower him with gold, including the young czar Ivan Romanov, who gifts Bartok with a royal ring, much to the chagrin of Ivan's assistant, Ludmilla. She conjures up a potion from the objects, and reveals that she never kidnapped Ivan and that the potion was intended for Bartok himself; it will make whatever he is in his heart ten times on the outside. However, one person is not impressed; Ludmilla finds Bartok annoying and naive. 5 of 8 people found this review helpful. However, one person is not impressed; Ludmilla (Catherine O'Hara) finds Bartok annoying and naive. His grand finale involves defeating a savage grizzly bear. Bartok and Zozi return to town and lead Ludmilla and Vol, the Captain of the Guard, up to the top of the tower, where Ivan is imprisoned. Bartok was the main protagonist in Bartok the Magnificent. ", Search for "Bartok the Magnificent" on Amazon.com, Title: This film is interesting for a couple of reasons: On the Don Bluth trope page, we mentioned that he does not own the rights to the films he directed. Hank Azaria reprises his role from the previous film as Bartok, Rasputin's former bumbling small albino bat sidekick.[2]. From the snappy opening sequence to the finish, "Bartok the Magnificent" is pure magic! (Video 1999). After Bartok's show, a violent bear suddenly attacks. He was also the titular main protagonist in his own movie Bartok the Magnificent. The film centres around the kidnapping of the young czar prior to the Russian Revolution. [8] Lexington Herald-Leader said "to my surprise...the movie overall [is] quite good. (Remake) Part 5 (Final) By ph0220, posted 3 years ago Writer | Support me with Shinies! Reluctantly, Bartok accepts, and he and Zozi set out for the Iron Forest. [6] Other DVD extras include also include Bartok and Anastasia trailers, and a Maze Game that features three ... mazes that you control with your remote control". [2] Also in 1999, Fort Oglethorpe Press described the film as "spectacular", "frolicking" and "fun-filled", adding that it is "loaded with breathtaking, feature-quality animation", and "spectacular music", and "enchanting new songs". He said co-directors Bluth and Goldman "do a respectable job of establishing what promises to be a new direct-to-video franchise", adding that "though certainly not as lavish as its bigscreen predecessor Anastasia, the sequel is attractive and involving, with Tim Curry and Jennifer Tilly well cast as supporting-character voices". They called me Bartok the Magnificent The specifically terrifically Magnificent A mammal so inflammable he saved the day I tell you, B-A-R-T-O-K Folks, that's 10,000 pounds of pressure. [5] Bartok the Magnificent was also included as a special feature on Anastasia Blu-ray, released in March 2011. Bartok bids Baba Yaga and Piloff goodbye, undoubtedly counting on seeing him again someday. It has subtitles in: Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Swedish. [17], Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story, Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein, "No tall tail-bats are making a comeback in some areas", "IHOP ENTERS MARKETING PARTNERSHIP WITH STUDIO", "dOc DVD Review: Bartok The Magnificent (1999)", "Bartok is quite good for video-only release", "DVD Review: Anastasia (Family Fun Edition)", "Archives | The Dallas Morning News, dallasnews.com", "Annie Awards :: 28th Annual Annie Awards", "Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA (2000)", Anastasia: Adventures with Pooka and Bartok, Laugh It Up, Fuzzball: The Family Guy Trilogy. She is the former trusted advisor of Prince Ivan Romanov who wishes to take the throne herself and become queen of Russia. After Bartok's show, a violent bear suddenly attacks. He said Azaria has "amusing brio", while Grammer "is the real scene-stealer this time". Bartok the Magnificent Add the first question. She is subtle, though, so. There, Ludmilla locks Bartok and Vol in with Ivan, revealing that she had Vol kidnap the prince (telling him to "get him out of the way" as in kill him, while Vol misunderstood and locked him up instead, supposedly for his own safety) while she framed Baba Yaga as part of her scheme to steal the throne. A lovable but introverted penguin named Hubie (Martin Short) plans to present his betrothal pebble to the bird of his dreams. Russia is being terrorized by an evil witch known as Baba Yaga (Andrea Martin), and the only one who is not afraid of her is Bartok the Magnificent (Hank Azaria). In seeking a rescuer, two children nominate Bartok, who, with Zozi, was already on his way to St. Petersburg when spotted by Cossacks. Bartok is brought before the townspeople, who are relying on his courage to save Ivan. Bartok, an albino bat, has just arrived in Moscow and is impressing everyone with his performances, including Prince Ivan Romanov (Phillip Van Dyke). Bartok, an albino bat, has just arrived in Moscow and is impressing everyone with his performances, including Prince Ivan (Phillip Van Dyke). On Ice! Davidchannel's movie-spoofs of Fox Animation Studios/20th Centhury Fox's 1999 Animated comedy/adventure direct-to video prequel/Spin-Off film Bartok the Magnificent. While several of Bluth's films have received sequels, spin-offs and television series, this is the only such project he has been involved with. All of them are lively, and atmospheric, but could have been better timed. Bartok was the comic relief of Anastasia and is known to be sarcastic yet kind. Ludmilla consumes the potion, thinking her beauty will become tenfold. Nightmare Fuel: The giant skull preceding Baba Yaga's house. A bear attacks right after Bartok's show, and Bartok traps him in the wagon. Suddenly stricken with guilt, Bartok apologizes and cries, allowing Baba Yaga to obtain the most important ingredient: tears from the heart. Storyline Russia is being terrorized by an evil witch known as Baba Yaga (Andrea Martin); the only one who is not afraid of her is Bartok the Magnificent (Hank Azaria). Russia is being terrorized by an evil witch known as Baba Yaga (Andrea Martin); the only one who is not afraid of her is Bartok the Magnificent (Hank Azaria). An adventurous girl, a young blind hermit, and a goofy two-headed dragon race to find the lost sword Excalibur to save King Arthur and Camelot from disaster. Bartok the Magnificent was first released on VHS and DVD by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment on November 16, 1999, and was later re-released in 2005 as part of a 2-disc set alongside Anastasia entitled Family Fun Edition. Bartok The Magnificent (505) IMDb 6.2 1 h 7 min 1999 G Bartok and his companion, Zozi the Bear, have decided to become street performers, but are sidelined ⦠Upon arriving at Baba Yaga's hut, the duo must answer a riddle given by the entrance, a giant skull. The combo of the low-grade CGI and voice work by Tim Curry don't help. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 7/10. Zozi comes and rescues Bartok, Ivan and Vol. Digitally Obsessed says "The DS2.0 mix is more than adequate for this fun little bat romp [though there is a] lack of directionality in the mix. MCU fans, here are some streaming picks to watch while you wait for the next episode of "The Falcon and the Winter Solider. With the riddle solved, Bartok is then captured by Baba Yaga, who explains that, in order to save Ivan, Bartok must retrieve three artifacts from the forest, without any assistance: her pet Piloff, Oble's Crown and the Magic Feather. A spin-off film was devised as "Hollywood audiences went batty over the impish Bartok in Fox's 1997 animated musical Anastasia". Bartok the Magnificent was also included as a special feature on Anastasia Blu-ray, released in March 2011. The voice talents are impeccable, Bartok is a little annoying but Hank Azaria voices him well, but Kelsey Grammar is perfect as Zozi. He described the songs as "pleasant but unremarkable". He's funny. Bartok is the secondary antagonist in Don Bluth's 9th animated feature film Anastasia.He is an albino white bat who is Rasputin's former minion. The DVD release has the original aspect ratio, and it is not anamorphic. Use the HTML below. However, Ivan's advisor, Ludmilla (voiced by Catherine O'Hara), finds Bartok annoying ⦠The story is a bit noisy, but well told, considering that the film itself is too short. [11] Hartford Courant described the film as "enjoyable". [3] Chris Meledandri, then-president of 20th Century Fox Animation said, "Once we thought about a lot of ideas, our favorite idea was the one you see".[3]. Propelled on a hero's voyage, Bartok (Hank Azaria) must save the young heir to the Russian throne, Prince Ivan (Phillip Van Dyke). It was "also offering $2 mail-in rebate coupons for the $20 video...and free activity books for children".[4]. The film centres around the kidnapping of the young czar prior to the Russian Revolution. Backgrounds have the same detail as the original movie, making this a definite worthwhile watch". Bartok the Magnificent is a 1999 direct-to-video animated adventure comedy film directed by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman. Propelled on a hero's voyage, Bartok (Hank Azaria) must save the young heir to the Russian throne, Prince Ivan (Phillip Van Dyke). Bartok, the endearing albino bat from Anastasia, returns in Bartok the Magnificent, his own animated musical! Bartok the Magnificent (Video 1999) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A mischievous kitten named Banjo runs away from home and soon realizes he may have made a mistake. It's a lot of fun. 2 product ratings - Bartok the Magnificent (VHS,1999) 20th Century Fox , Hero from Anastasia $2.25 Trending at $2.85 Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. Bartok the Magnificent, directed by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman, is a 1999 direct-to-video spin-off and prequel to the 1997 film Anastasia, which features Hank Azaria as the voice of Bartok, Kelsey Grammer as the voice of Zozi, and Jennifer Tilly as Piloff. In late 1999, pancake purveyor IHOP started selling two versions of Bartok, as part of promotion. Bluth ⦠Bartok returns Ivan's ring and Baba Yaga appears, writing "Bartok, The Magnificent" in the sky. [6] On Love Film, the film has a rating of three of five stars based on 222 member ratings. Bartok, an albino bat, has just arrived in Moscow and is impressing everyone with his performances, including Prince Ivan Romanov (Phillip Van Dyke). When Ivan is kidnapped by the witch Baba Yaga, there is an immediate investigation. Bartok battles Ludmilla and tricks her into climbing the tower. A canine angel, Charlie, sneaks back to earth from heaven but ends up befriending an orphan girl who can speak to animals. She sees his plans to let the people govern the country as a mistake and a threat against her own power. Leave him alone. He noted "even very small children will notice early on that Ludmilla...a duplicitous regent, is the real villain of the piece". [10] On December 8, 2004, Michael Dequina of The Movie Report wrote a review in which he scored it 1.5/4, and wrote "This uninspired, but mercifully short, adventure will hold some amusement for little kids but bore everyone else". Bethany Cox. In a review written on January 1, 2000, Dan Jardine of Apollo Guide gave the film a score of 71/100. [12] Indianapolis Star said "'Bartok' is quite good for video-only release". Was this review helpful to you? No videos on this channel are monetized except by the appropriate copyright owner. 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