Ace animator
Don Bluth directed this direct-to-video follow-up to his 1997 hit
Anastasia, concentrating on the adventures of Bartok the Albino Bat (voice of
Hank Azaria). Bartok and his best friend, Zozi the Bear (voice of
Kelsey Grammer), are now making their way as street performers, but they find themselves drawn in when Prince Ivan is kidnapped by the wicked Ludmilla, who wants to get rid of the man who stands in her way as heir to the throne. Bartok and Zozi decide they must come to Prince Ivan's rescue, and they confront the evil and powerful witch Baba Yaga. Along with Azaria and Grammer, who repeat their roles from the original, Bartok the Magnificent features voice performances from
Jennifer Tilly,
Catherine O'Hara, and
Tim Curry. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide