One of the most reliable pieces of Disney+‘s still-evolving brand has been adulatory celebrity-driven commercials masquerading as “documentaries” while offering cheery and worshipful portraits of figures like Jim Henson, Mickey Mouse and the collective Imagineering profession.
Laurent Bouzereau’s 105-minute Music by John Williams, premiering at AFI Fest ahead of its Nov. 1 Disney+ debut, is the most creatively successful of this genre. Especially in the first hour, it’s a richly satisfying tribute to an unimpeachable cinematic legend who, one could easily argue, has become even more beloved than the iconic directors he collaborated with or the movie stars whose legends his themes and cues helped burnish.
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The Bottom Line Richly satisfying, if not exactly revelatory.
Airdate: Friday, Nov. 1 (Disney+)
Director: Laurent Bouzereau
1 hour 45 minutes
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