Fire and Ice/Frazetta: Painting with Fire (DVD, 2005, 2-Disc Set, Limited Edition)

I didn't even know that a DVD of this video was available, I'm glad I got it, it brought a new clearity to the movie.

This item is a great buy for fans of fantasy art and cinema. For Bakshi fans, a great copy of his last work of any significance. For Frazetta fans, a great overview of his contributions and career, plus a digital library of many of his great works. For fans of both, this collection is a sure fire success.
The producers of the 'Painting with Fire' disc of the set went to great lengths to achieve some rather impressive animation with some of Frank's more famous paintings. The opening sequence of Frazetta's famous Conan painting coming to life really made me sit up and take note. Listening to the interviews with Frank Frazetta and his family, friends and other artists (including an extended portion with Frank and Ralph Bakshi on the porch at Frank's estate, simply good stuff) is a pleasure, an intimate review of a master of his profession. When it comes to Frazetta, it doesn't get any better than this. The highs, lows and inbetweens of a man of great passion living in a time of great changes in a industry that never sits still.
'Fire and Ice' is Bakshi doing the best he can with the resources at hand. Ralph had great animators working for him, all cutting edgers trying to push the boundaries of the art at that time (Peter Chung of Aeon Flux fame worked on it), without the financial backing of a Disney. Outside of Bakshi's obligatory pinup girl rolling around on the screen scenes the film is a good (though somewhat predictable) story in a genre that, especially at the time, offered up little for fans to sink their minds into.
This set is satisfying, though I bought it for the gallery of Frank's work. After listening to the producer, Jeremy J. DiFiore, and director, Lance Laspina, commentaries I discovered the stuff I really wanted is contained on the second disc in the ,Painting with Fire, DVD set. The extended photo gallery and outtakes, riskier interviews with some of the artists and such are included in that package. Oh well, time to search eBay once again. Still, the 'Fire and Ice -Limited Edition' is a wonderful addition to your Bakshi or Frazetta collection or a fantastic introduction to either artist.

Excellent quality and product, of course when the subject matter is a Real Living Legend, as well as a class act with a class family working with him, his son Billy was more than helpful, and has an outstanding Gallery himself. At 82, Frank is as talented and gracious as ever and if you can visit, you'll have awesome memories that wll lasrt you a lifetime.

a must have for any animation collector, especialy bakshi collectors. the dvd is rehot with action and graphics, remastered, much better than my vhs copy.
very happy to have bought it.

This animation is one of the best fantasy animations of it's kind. Ralph Bakshi and Frank Frazetta combined talents to create this unique fantasy study. Battling for supremacy are the domains of fire and ice. The evil leader of the ice lands, who was raised by a powerful witch, versus the virtuous leader of Fire Keep. The characters of both sides are richly rendered and the graphics are very attractive.

It's a pretty old movie, so if you're looking for state of the art graphics, such as Dreamworks level stuff, look elsewhere. However, if you appreciate the artistic style of Frank Frazetta's paintings and wish you could see his characters in motion, this film is for you.

Awsome documentary incredible art amazing movie!! if you love Frazzeta you absolutely need to own this film!!

I would highly recommend this dvd to adults that like fantasy art. The artwork of Frank Frazetta and Ralph Bakshi is fantastic. It is well animated
and is a battle between good & evil. I would not recommend this to be seen
by small children since the women are scantilly clad & there are violent scenes. I am very happy with this selection.

This is a fantastic documentary for anyone who is a Frazetta fan. I have enjoyed his art since I was young. His work is amazing.

Fire and Ice: A brilliant piece of fantasy animation. Interesting plot, and action that will keep you on the edge of yor seat. If you like this type of realistic animation, you should check out Ralph Bakshi's American Pop. The story is amazing and the art makes you forget your watching animation. I only wish he would have continued on the path of these two fine films.

This film is a fun animated movie. The animation and background paintings are very much inspired by Frazetta.

i love animation movies and i like frazetta's art, i figured how can you go wrong with frazetta working with bashki on a film. it wasn't the best animated movie i've ever seen, but it was pretty good. i bought it it because i wanted it.

received in exellent condition and in a very timely manner i was very pleased with my purchase and the seller was very responcive to all my inquireries

I liked that I could find this very easily on ebay, I have looked at several local electronic/entertainment stores for it. I decided to buy it because I really love Frazetta's and Bakshi's artwork.

I was very impressed with the film

Worth watching.

Ralph Bakshi's work here is deep and quite intruiging.

I have owned this video on VHS for years and wanted to upgrade to a DVD copy. The DVD cover is an excellent hollogram. The story is pretty lame and the art and animation are good, but not up to today's standards (no computer generated effects). However, it is still fun to watch, but viewers who expect crisp, computer animation will be dissapointed.

this is a great movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is an awesome buy for any Frazetta fan, just bought it for my younger brother who is a huge Frazetta fan. Highly recommned it.