This spiffy sequel to the animated ANASTASIA employs songs and gags to show the way greatness is thrust upon a cowardly bat. Russian purists will no doubt quibble that this cartoon's spirit is closer to Disneygrad than Petrograd, but undemanding children will find much to enjoy. Street performers Bartok Bat (Voice of Hank Azaria) and Zosi Bear (Kelsey Grammar) entertain the peasants and amuse his Majesty, young Prince Ivan Romanoff (Phillip Van Dyke). But the scheming regent, Ludmilla (Catherine O'Hara), would prefer Ivan not forge new friendships. Her plan to seize power involves imprisoning the Prince in a cell inside the palace, then circulates a rumor that notori...
Released:
1999
Rated:
G
Length:
70 mins