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Allegro Non Troppo

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.66:1
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.09 x 5.43 x 0.59 inches; 2.93 ounces
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ French
  • Language ‏ : ‎ Italian (Dolby Digital 2.0)
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071Z5MPZH
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 190 ratings

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Kipp Laws
5.0 out of 5 stars Run
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
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E. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Allegro Non Troppo - Shines!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2003
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Many many years ago, I saw this film and I was absolutely transfixed. This film cannot helped be compared to Fantasia because they mention this themselves. But what sets this film apart is it's absolutely brilliant interpetations, in animated form, of these wonderful classical pieces that don't get as much attention as the ones Fantasia made popular amongst the general public. And there is one classical piece, above all, that was so brilliantly interpeted that it STILL stands out as one of the most moving pieces ever to be put on screen and that is the "Valse Triste" segment set to the music of Sibelius. Don't get me wrong, Disney's "clean" animation of Fantasia is a wonderful film, but none of it's segment moved me as much as Valse Triste. And I think it's free form, scruby, it's understated color use and none heavy handed animation fits BRILLIANTLY here. You don't feel you are watching an animation, you feel as you are watching a painter, with each stroke, visualize the musical note of this wonderful classical piece. You get to see the abandon cat go from fantasy, reality, fantasy, that you wish you could adopt the poor cartoon kitty. If you are a teacher of music, especially classical, get this film and show it to your students, if they are not moved, then nothing will moved them. This is the type of stuff that stays with you for YEARS and I guarantee you will be the better for it.
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wiredweird
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2004
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Allegro Non Troppo is an open tribute to Disney's Fantasia. Instead of being a slavish derivative, however, it stands very well on its own.

The format is the same, a set of animations set to classical music, separated by brief live-action interludes. The interludes are set in an orchestra - but with a hilarious difference. The conductor could be the prototype for "the pointy-haired boss," always abusing the poor animator, while the impresario tries desperately to hold the show together.

The cartoons are the real point of the movie. They leave out most of Fantasia's cuteness and add in a big dose of satire. The opening piece, set to Bolero, chronicles life on earth. It starts with the earliest primordial blob, and works up to - well, see for yourself. A piece by Vivaldi accompanies a poor bee trying to get a square meal, while the giant humans trample everything in sight. Other pieces comment on blind urbanization, or (my favorite) show what might have happened if Eve had left the apple with the snake.

This isn't one for the kiddies, unless you're very broad-minded. It is a keeper, though, and I look forward to seeing it again.

//wiredweird
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Casablanca
5.0 out of 5 stars I thought it was a fantastic parody/parity of the classic 1940 Disney's Fantasia
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2018
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I saw Allegro non Troppo at a theater in the '70s. I thought it was a fantastic parody/parity of the classic 1940 Disney's Fantasia. I originally bought this on LD. It had the same dubbed in English as the theater release. This cartoon is an Italian film. The DVD has the Italian soundtrack with English subtitles. It also contains 10 FANTASTIC bonus short films and a short story about Bruno Bozzetto. Warning: the animation is not Disney spit and polish. It is crude and primitive. It was done that way on purpose. The crudeness enhances the character of the life stories in the films. This is an adult cartoon - no porn. I don't think children, especially young ones, will understand it.
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LVR
1.0 out of 5 stars Does it play in USA machines? Does it have ENGLISH subtitles??!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2023
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I have been looking for this DVD for a long time. The description of item has VERY LITTLE listed, but since there was reviews from the United States, I knew that the DVD was compatible with US players. However, upon receiving the item, it DID play in our machine, but.... the movie is in Italian and THE ONLY CAPTIONS AVAILABLE ARE IN FRENCH. It would have been nice to know this before I purchased it.
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Lady Bluehawk
4.0 out of 5 stars The animated stories were wonderful...and even the live-action stuff. ;)
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023
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At least a good bit of it; maybe the live-action stuff would be funnier in a "you had to be there" kind of way. ;)

But all our favorite animated parts were there (my hubby introduced it to me years ago, with a rental video tape :D), and this time I made sure the phone wouldn't ring when the most heart-wrenching moment happened (for us, it was the li'l cat coming back home; bad time to have an interruption... Word of advice: unplug your landline/shut off your pocket-sized mini-computer).

Plus, it's ours now, and we don't have to worry about returning it the next day or get fined. ;)
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Nicholas Frank Gervasi
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best works I've seen!
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2014
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As far as the film is concerned; the only similarity I see.. between "Allegro Non Troppo," and "Fantasia;" is its mesmerizing animation. In my eyes, Allegro is much more entertaining. With its humor in the animated characters and also with the live actors. Many times it pays homage to "Fantasia." Its so good that for a fact its celebrated by Walt Disney Studios. It really made me want to see the Disney film again. Allegro can definitely stand on its own and also to stand to repeated viewings. Its a true classic!
This is a really nice version of the film. I watched the included shorts and am excited to see the documentary with it.
Pay the extra money for this one and you will not be disappointed. Cheers!
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Kristan O. Overstreet
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute genius!
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2008
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This disc doesn't merely have the titular movie- which is in itself a work of genius, especially the Bolero animation and the heartbreaking Valse Trieste- but also ten of Bozzetto's most famous and creative animated shorts, including (top of the list, yet) his incredibly funny depiction of the conception and carrying to term of a child.

There's not a clunker in the lot, and indeed a true lover of animation will only be left hungry for more of Bozzetto's work. Those who complain of rough animation or overly brilliant and clashing colors have either missed the point or, and this is more likely, have not watched Heavy Metal, a near contemporary film, recently.
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Dinetto
5.0 out of 5 stars Eccezionale
Reviewed in Italy on April 22, 2024
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Film cult che dà la polvere al più titolato disneyano Fantasia.
La musica classica brillantemente rappresentata in modo arguto, tenero e surreale.
I siparietti con personaggi reali irresistibili per comicità e sarcasmo.
Da non perdere assolutamente.
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mirabassi
5.0 out of 5 stars Allegro non troppo
Reviewed in France on July 2, 2021
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Film culte. Jolie édition. Envoi sans accroc.
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David Muñoz Patino
5.0 out of 5 stars Que grande
Reviewed in Spain on June 24, 2019
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La mejor pelicula de animacion
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annamc
4.0 out of 5 stars Speedy delivery
Reviewed in Australia on July 26, 2023
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Should have checked that it wasn't region locked . I'll remember next time
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karl s johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars cinema animation classic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2014
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I first saw Allegro Non Troppo at a foreign film festival in Adelaide Australia, (where we live), in 1979. It continued to run for months. It is easy to understand why. It is quite simply a beautifully made movie. It may have intended to be a parody of Disney's Fantasia, but that is where it stops. The live action segments are very comical, but may be a bit dated now. The animation segments set against the beautiful classical music are as wonder and relevant today as when first made over 40 years ago. The hand painted cells are wonderful and beautiful, making some of todays CGI animation looking sad and crude. From the witty caveman sequence to the tearful cat remembering the ghosts of the abandon house it once lived in. You will shed a tear.
Even if you are not that keen on animation or classical music, or are new to these, this film is the perfect choice, you won't be disappointed. You don't need to speak english or italian to understand it, it crosses all languages.
I have had this on video for 20 years and just got the restored version, (red cover with coke bottle), on DVD. I understand this is the best version, and I believe it is. I love this film.
So, do yourself a favour and add this to your film library.
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