Don Bluth creates the world of early 20th century Russia, on the edges of revolution. The way the story builds and slowly reveals truths is compelling throughout, and there is never a dull moment.
One thing I really love about this movie is it's incredible soundtrack. I have written about this before, but the theatrics of each and every song is breathtaking. The opening song is a classic ensemble number, straight out of a Broadway show. There is every typical song - the "I Want" in the form of Journey to the Past, the badass villain song In the Dark of the Night which is just the best song. It has key changes and everything.
It's little wonder, then, that the movie was turned into a stage show in the last year, which was quickly transferred to Broadway and is lined up for a world tour. The theatrics of the movie honestly give me chills, and the movie does an excellent job of putting songs in when they are needed - to give meaning and open us up to the characters' lives, rather than being awkwardly slotted in as it does tend to feel in some newer Disney movies (let's just say, Shiny was not a necessary song in Moana...)
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