The reissuing of this film on DVD is just simply remarkable. The colors , costumes and scenes are just that -a Russian fairy tale shown in its maximum glory to enjoy. As the previous comment, this is not meant to touch on reality at all, a complete fantasy from an old Russian myth. To see the Phoenix Bird with the Song of India playing in the background is stunning. For a truly magnificent experience you must see this on a high definition LCD or Plasma TV, despite not being hi-def itself. My 35" Mitisubishi tube TV just does not do this film justice. I've been inspired so much by this film that I've decided to learn the Russian lyrics to a Song of India, accompany myself on the Er-Hu and my music Teacher will accompany me on the piano for a recital. In my Theatre Company Write Act I've called Sadko my favorite SuperHero.