I have just left the movie theater. I walked with my father along the dark road. I could have sworn that my brain exploded around the room, at the end of the movie. So big of a impact Allegro non Troppo had on me.If you talk about The film experience, this is probably the best I have ever experienced. All this experience was perfect. Atmosphere, treats (in this case, some small-Daim pieces) and the film.Allegro non Troppo is a brilliant film. So good that my small brain can't even comprehend it. This film has it all. Where should I begin?Before we start talking of the story and move on to analyze, I would like to praise the structure of the film. A bit like Disney's Fantasia that the film respects and which it makes fun at the same time, it runs in the same format. Intro, short film, live action, short film. In the beginning we see a slimy Italian host, presenting the idea, and repeating how original and brilliant idea they have in their hands. All of a sudden he gets the call, people tell him that some Pisney came up with the idea first. Not caring about that, the host gets a orchestra (a ol' group of grandmas), which are transported by a truck, a heavy-handed, cigar smoking conductor and a imprisoned,hanged-from-the-wall sketch artist, who must draw to the pace of orchestra. Soon after, the first film is shown.The reason why these otherwise normal live action items work, is because the people throw jokes all the time. You can feel the Bozzetto's saber of satire in your backside during all parts. Satire is thrown all the time and the parts are filmed with enough classy small budget. Then we go to the animation.Allegro non Troppo doesn't only hit the nail on it's animation, it hits it by a lightning strike on the other side of the world. As everybody familiar will know, the director of the film is the animation master Bruno Bozzetto that has created all kind of animations. Here, too, the film maestro's touch is in place and I can safely say that this is one of the most beautiful movies ever. In some scenes, such as Bolero and Valse Triste, my mouth was just wide-open from the beauty of the animation, especially at the Bolero sequence. I also liked how Bozzetto does all kinds of styles in the segments. Sometimes it is her usual kinda child-like and simple style (Slavian Dance nro.7) and sometimes it looks like a work of art (Valse Triste, Bolero).Allegro non Troppo is also really fun and satirizing film. The Live action sections gave me lots of laughs, and I was not the only one. People across the hall (if you're wondering, I saw this on a film festival) we're rolling with laughter. People stumble, and the grandmother's chuckle, everything is all zany and funny. The really likable and relatable animator tries to play tricks and trys to sneak Mr. Rossi to get some food. Also the animations was fun. I laughed a lot at the rebellious doodle's at the Slavian Dance nro.7 and Vivaldi's Concerto's panicking OCD-bee.One of the reasons why Allegro hitted me so hard is the surrealism od it all. All kinds of strange creatures and scenery's, at least more than a quarter of the film, and they cause a strangely hypnotic and a weird undertone to the film, in a good way, of course. In particular, the Bolero segment and the first segment are very slow and very surreal, and there are also some other strange things. The film's surreal and absurd feel is also transmitted to the live action parts. The playing Grannies laugh, cry and do all kinds of strange things. The slimy host's desperate attempts to keep the film together are also strange and amusing. The Conductor constantly threats the animator and everything else weird happens.Allegro is a emotional roller-coaster of experiences. It will make you laugh, get confused, cry and influence you. At least it struck me like at 1000 volts and is now one of my favorite films. I can not recommend Allegro non Troppo enough, i recommend- no I COMMAND to get this movie in your hands: buy it from Amazon, take a look at it on YouTube, anything works! I recommend it to all friends of the animation and movie's generally to watch Allegro non Troppo, right now!

I was introduced to this obscure gem by my mom when I was 9 years old. I have not seen it since, but I have looked for it since then, and now found it on DVD from Netflix. Reading the reviews of some more recent viewers has brought back many memories. I never forgot the "Bolero" evolution, and the poor kitty DID make me cry so...I didn't understand everything, and our TV was too old and small to let us see the subtitles at all, so no wonder I couldn't get it all. My favorite part was the little man that outsmarted the evil dictator. That still makes me laugh, although it's been so long (17 years!) I eagerly await the little red envelope to bring back some memories and strange fun! Please give this one a chance..I'm proof that it will stay in your heart for a long time.

I first saw "Allegro non troppo" in a cinema on it's release and have watched it since whenever it appears on TV. The choice of music and the contrast of the grainy B&W film with the animator's coloured cartoon efforts make for a wonderfully crafted film. I was so impressed by Allegro that I had always wanted a top quality commercial copy so I considered buying the VHS tape when it became available but waited 'til a more stable technology was available. As it has not been on sale at any DVD shops I have finally bitten the bullet and ordered a copy. It has been a long wait(nearly 30 years) but well worth it.The internal comparisons with Disney's Fantasia, which I also have, parodying the constant US remakes such as The Bird Cage for La Cage, The Good the bad for Seven samurai etc. The music is all great, a better mix than in Fantasia. The Bolero will always remind me of Allegro and the monkey rather than "10" and Bo.

Surely not all of you know the Italian version of Coca Cola... it is called Chinotto, it has better (healthier) ingredients, got more flavour, a bitter-sweet taste, less sparkling effects... in a few words it is pretty good. (Un-)fortunately it cannot challenge the American giant, but for those who know... In a very similar way Allegro Non Troppo stands compared to Fantasia. Fantastic and funny animations, clever and never vulgar, made without a big budget, but with lot of thinking and skills, it creates something quite different from its original model. Obviously the music choice is also very good and both animations and movie (it is not only animation) work fantastically well with the musical selection...You may like it or not, but it surely is a very good and enjoyable effort. Try it once, and you might change your (mass-production) habits...