<i> ♪ If you look to the east ♪</i> <i> ♪ You'll see a new star ♪</i> <i> ♪ Shining high
in the evening sky for you ♪</i> <i> ♪ You'll see that star
no matter where you are ♪</i> <i> ♪ If you've a heart
that's brave and true ♪</i> <i> ♪ You will go on a journey
filled with wonders ♪</i> <i> ♪ Off to places
beautiful and new ♪</i> <i> ♪ You'll find your way
by trying every day ♪</i> <i> ♪ To reach a place
called Xanadu. ♪</i> Well, hello, my friends.
My name is Babu, and I'm your guide for the story
we're about to tell. It's been said that all of us
have our own special star and if we follow
that star, one day we'll find
the things we dream about. This is the story
of one very special star and a young man
named Marco. Don't be bashful. Come on. <i> Our story begins more than
700 years ago in Xanadu,</i> <i> the fabled city
of Kubla Khan.</i> <i>Today, the people are preparing
a farewell celebration</i> <i> for the famous explorer,
Marco Polo.</i> <i> Inside the palace,
Kubla Khan has summoned</i> <i> his Minister of State,
Foo-Ling.</i> Is he ever on time? O great one,
forgive me. O master
of the world, I am here to serve,
O mighty one. What is your wish,
O Great Khan? Now listen to me. I want you to go
to the treasure room
and bring me the chest with the second
Magic Medallion. I've decided to give
it to Marco Polo as
my farewell gift. - What?
-<i> He will begin his
journey home tomorrow.</i> I beg you to reconsider,
O Kubla Khan. I fear the medallion
will lose its power if it's given
to a foreigner. Or perhaps it will be
used against you - if it falls
into enemy hands.
- What? Are you suggesting
that Marco could be my enemy? How dare you
question my wishes? Bring the medallion
at once. At once,
O celestial one. At once,
great, wise leader. Yes, yes, at once,
Great Khan. Your command will be obeyed,
O great one. ( sighs )
Whew. Marco Polo will never
have the Magic Medallion. One day, the Throne
of Xanadu will be mine. Yes. ( fizzling ) ( crackling ) I will always
remember this night with great happiness,
my friend. And with
sadness, too. Your going away
makes my heart heavy. And I will
miss you, too. Ah, but perhaps
there's a way we can see each other
again very soon. But you know that
my homeland is far away. ( crackles, booms ) Perhaps Italy
is not as far away
as you think, my dear Marco. I'm not sure
I understand what you mean. As my parting gift,
I'm going to give you a second
Magic Medallion, so powerful it will bring us
together instantly any time we wish
to visit each other. Hmm. No one's around. Ah...! Yes, yes, yes, yes. Father's medallion. I'm sure he meant
for<i> me</i> to have it. How could Khan
even think of giving its great power
to Marco Polo? No, it's mine. I'm the future emperor
of Xanadu. Yes. Nothing can
stop me now! ( laughing ) The magic
of the medallions is so incredibly powerful,
Marco. So great, it can upset
the balance of the universe. So dangerous,
it can never be allowed to fall
into the wrong hands. I'm tired of waiting
for Foo-Ling. Go to my treasure room
and bring the chest, the one with
the Magic Medallion. Yes, Great Khan.
At once. Kubla Khan:<i>
And find Foo-Ling!</i> The Khan commands us to bring the chest
with the medallion. But only Foo-Ling
is allowed in the
treasure room. Foo-Ling is
nowhere to be found. I must bring Khan
the medallion now. ( all gasp ) The chest
with the medallion! It's missing! Shall we look
in the dungeon? Guard:<i>
Foo-Ling was there
earlier today.</i> Foo-Ling?
Foo-Ling. He's not here,
but there's the chest. That must be
the chest Khan wants. And what's
this scroll? Maybe it goes
with the chest. We should take this
back to Kubla Khan. This is ancient. - Guard:<i> Do you know
what it says? </i>
- No. But Khan will
know what it means. We found these
in the dungeon,
Great Khan. Mm, and why was this not
in the treasure room? And what about
Foo-Ling? The box is empty. Where is Foo-Ling? You think Foo-Ling
stole the medallion? I don't know.
But he's gone. What is
the scroll's meaning? This was written
by Foo-Ling's father, Khandu,
many years ago. As the greatest wizard
of his time, Khandu summoned
all his powers to create a special gift
for me... <i> two Magic Medallions.</i> <i> One medallion will always
lead to the other.</i> <i> The medallions can only
be used for good.</i> <i> If one is destroyed...</i> <i> the other
will lose its power.</i> I cannot leave my people
to chase after Foo-Ling, but I can stop him. Wherever he is,
in place or time,
he's trapped. Each of our
families will keep half
of the Magic Medallion. Is it possible
for the power of the
medallion to return? Yes, my friend.
But only when
our families and the medallion are joined again
in Xanadu. The power of the medallion
will be restored, and Foo-Ling will be
brought to justice. - Ooh!
- Ah! Oh, ah-ah-ah! ( laughs ) Hear me,
Kubla Khan... and Marco Polo. It won't be so easy
to find me as you think. And I'll do everything
in my power to make sure your medallion
is never rejoined. Truly the fates
of both our families are joined
together forever. ( laughing ) - A star.
- Oh. It wasn't there
a moment ago. - What could it mean?
- It is a sign. A great new star that will
lead another Polo to Xanadu. Now that you know
the legend of the medallions, we will move forward in time
to meet another young man, also named Marco Polo. <i> Young Marco
is returning home</i> <i> from his first
voyage at sea</i> <i> as a cabin boy.</i> <i> Soon, he will begin
a great adventure</i> <i> that</i> I<i> will be
a part of.</i> Well, Marco. <i> I see you're looking
at that locket again.</i> I've been thinking a lot
lately about my parents. I really miss them. Man:<i>
But Marco,
take my advice</i> and don't be foolish. You'll make yourself sad
by wishing they hadn't disappeared
when you were a small boy. Think about
what lies ahead. <i> Your future will be
as bright as that star.</i> ♪ When I see that
shining star ♪ ♪ I always wonder
where you are ♪ ♪ Could that starlight
really be ♪ ♪ Your faces
smiling down at me? ♪ ♪ I'm not sure
if I'll ever know ♪ ♪ Which way the winds
of fate may blow ♪ ♪ I'll keep on searching
near and far ♪ <i> ♪ Because to me,
you'll always be ♪</i> ♪ My shining star ♪ <i> ♪ Shining down
on me tonight ♪</i> <i> ♪ Your love will be
my guiding light ♪</i> ♪ Will you always be
with me? ♪ ♪ Can you lead me
to my destiny? ♪ ♪ It doesn't matter
where I'll be ♪ ♪ What joy or trouble
I may see ♪ ♪ It doesn't matter
where you are ♪ ♪ Because to me ♪ <i> ♪ You'll always be ♪</i> ♪ My shining star. ♪ <i> ( bell ringing )</i> ( yawns ) ( mumbling ) Marco, we are now
coming into port. Sir, I'll go forward
to help you guide the ship. Marco:<i>
Hey, Reg! Reg!</i> It's me, Marco!
I'm home! Hmm?
Huh? Go get ready to secure
the bowlines, Marco. Yes, sir. Oh, boy.
Marco's home. Hooray. Here it comes! Okay. Mr. Giovanni.
I wonder what good news - he has for us.
- Hmm? Welcome home! How was your voyage? Everything's shipshape. I'd say Marco
had quite an adventure. But his grandfather worried
so much about him. It sure is good
to be back home. Give your grandfather
my regards. Hurry home. There's
a strange wind blowing tonight. This easterly wind
is most unusual. Boy, I'm hungry. We'll surprise Grandpa
with dinner, Reg. Hmm. ( growls ) <i> ( Foo-Ling laughing )</i> I'll take
that medallion, Princess. You no longer have
a need for it. Ha-ha.
How could you know when you made me
minister of state that I planned to
seize the throne? I know my loyal subjects
will help and protect me
from your evil powers. But I have the Medallion
of Kubla Khan. All Xanadu is mine. That medallion
will do you no good. It is written
that Marco Polo-- ( laughs ) I know all about the heir
of that meddler, Marco Polo. At this very moment, - my men are
disposing of him.
- ( gasps ) He's through.
How sweet. Marco:<i>
Should I close
the shutters, Grandpa?</i> No, I can manage. Marco, come look
at this. A bright new star
is shining in the east. But this wind
makes me feel uneasy. Marco:<i>
What is it, Grandpa?</i> Perhaps he is
still too young. - Too young for what?
- To learn your destiny, boy. There's a great
adventure ahead. Adventure?
But where are we going? The journey
is for you alone. This scroll was brought
back from China by your ancestor,
Marco Polo. And describes
a powerful medallion owned by the ruler
of Xanadu. The Great Khan
broke the medallion and gave
one of the halves to his dear friend,
Marco Polo. <i> And when a new star
appears in the east,</i> <i> another Polo must travel
to Xanadu</i> to join the two halves
of the medallion. But watch out! Guard the medallion
with your life. - Look out!
- Ah! He's trying
to get the medallion. -<i> ( vulture squawking ) </i>
- ( grunting ) ( squawking ) Take that!
And that! Stay out! - ( sighs )
- Grandpa:<i> Marco,
you must leave now.</i> There's no time
to waste. Well, Malgor is back. ( panting )
Hey! ( snickers ) - Hey.
- Huh? - Let's go.
- Oh. This must be the house,
Wong Wei. ( sighs ) We know you're
in there, old man. Open up. We're wasting time. ( groans ) Who's there? ( growls ) - Man:<i> There he is. </i>
- Wong Wei:<i> Seize him!</i> ( growls ) Let me go! The boy.
Where's the boy? And the medallion? ( groans )
Speak up! Ah!
It's not here! Speak up,
you old man. Where's the boy
and the medallion? - You are too late.
- ( groans ) The boy is gone. He can't be
far away. After him! Foo-Ling
will be angry. - We must find that boy.
- And the medallion. - Wong Wei: Come on.
We've got work to do.
- Grandfather:<i> Marco!</i> Well, Reg, this may be
the adventure I dreamed about. <i> I'm sorry I left
my locket behind.</i> <i> Maybe this medallion
will bring us good luck.</i> - Oh.
- We need to travel... toward the eastern star. <i> That must be
the same star</i> the helmsman and I
saw on our voyage home. - Mm.
- If we head due east,
we should find Xanadu. But it's not
on the chart, Reg. It's got to be
out there. ( squawks ) That star makes me
think of my parents. Maybe they're
out there somewhere. Foo-Ling:<i>
Why are you looking
so sad today?</i> Don't you know
I love you, my beautiful little
plum blossom? Well? And when
we're finally married, I will become
the legal ruler of Xanadu. -<i> ( Foo-Ling laughs ) </i>
- ( growls ) I will not marry you,
traitor. Why? ( laughing ) ♪ Oh, Princess,
my princess ♪ ♪ It's plain
as plain can be ♪ ♪ Each of us is a slave
to his destiny ♪ ♪ You, ha-ha, with all
your innocence and beauty ♪ ♪ And with an unfortunate
sense of duty ♪ ♪ You, my dear, were born
to be the queen ♪ ♪ While I... ♪
( laughs ) ♪ I was born
to be mean ♪ ♪ He's mean ♪ ♪ I enjoy kidnapping
lovely ladies ♪ ♪ I love stealing candy
from babies ♪ ♪ Oh, you were born
to be kissed ♪ ♪ And I... ♪
( laughs ) ♪ I was born
to be hissed... ♪ ( hissing ) ♪ Stretching victims on the rack
you think is frightful ♪ ♪ Till their bones
begin to crack ♪ ♪ I say, hoo-hoo,
delightful ♪ ♪ You love peace ♪ ♪ I say that's
a terrible bore ♪ ♪ Couldn't you and I
start a nice little war? ♪ - ♪ I'm mean ♪
-<i> ♪ He's mean ♪</i> -<i> ♪ As I can be ♪ </i>
- ♪ As he can be ♪ - ♪ A villain's villain ♪
- ♪ Oh, yes, oh, yes ♪ ♪ Just one thing
makes me mad ♪ ♪ Makes him very,
very mad ♪ ♪ That's when others
go seeking, yuck, happiness ♪ ♪ It's the wicked
of the past ♪ ♪ Who made the history
that will last ♪ ♪ And though
I'm not the first ♪ ♪ I mean to be
the worst ♪ ♪ The most dishonest,
disgraceful ♪ ♪ Disloyal,
despicable villain ♪ ♪ The world
has ever seen ♪ ♪ We mean,
da-da-da-da-da, he's mean ♪ ♪ I'm mean. ♪ What do you mean,
my sweet thing, when you say you don't
want to be my wife? You're old enough
to be my grandfather, you scoundrel, you. Ha-ha, she
really adores me. <i> ( princess sobbing )</i> O great star
of the east. Give me some sign
that all is not lost. What? The boy
is still alive? And why didn't you
bring me the medallion? Incompetent imbeciles. I should have you both
boiled in oil. <i> Track him down
and capture him,
understand?</i> - Uh-huh.
- Now go to the Mountains
of the Monster. There's no other way
he can reach Xanadu. ( both )
No, master. Not the
Mountains of the Monster. Am I surrounded
by bumbling amateurs? Find that boy! Get going.
On the double. ( groaning ) Oh, God. You just cannot find
any decent help these days. <i> And what
are you doing?</i> Find the boy
and get the medallion! ( squawks ) Those idiots
will take a hundred years to find the descendant
of Marco Polo. I should do away with him
before he gets to Xanadu. The Face in the Flame
can help. I am here,
O evil master. What do you want from me? I want you to help me
destroy that boy. Give me some of your
terrible power. I want to turn
his bones to jelly. - How jolly.
- And his medallion? Once I have it, the curse
of the nasty Polos is finished forever. Hmm. - I can help.
- I knew you'd
come through for me, oh, you naughty Flame. Look into my eyes. You will see a boat
sailing towards Xanadu. <i> I grant your wish</i> <i> and send my powers
with you.</i> <i> ( thunder crashing )</i> Wait! Wait! The sea is getting
really rough, Reg. I'm having trouble
holding the sail. ( groans )
Oh. I won't be able
to hold on much longer. <i> ( Marco groans )</i> Descendant
of Marco Polo, prepare to meet
your doom. There is no power
as great as mine. You will not interfere
with my plans to rule Xanadu forever. Ah! Oh! ( groans ) Marco!
Marco, hold on! - ( laughs )
- You stop that. - Put him down!
- Now, good riddance! Reg:<i>
Marco!</i> <i> Marco!</i> <i> ( Foo-Ling laughing )</i> Why don't you pick on
someone your own size? Someone like me! Grandfather:<i>
Marco...</i> Guard the medallion. Marco,
where are you? Reg:<i>
Marco?</i> Oh, no. Marco. Wake up. ( sighs ) Hmm? ( snoring ) - ( clangs )
- Three bells
and all is well. Help, wake up!
We need help! ( snoring continues ) Ah! Hmm? - Over this way.
- Who are you? - Come on.
- ( groans ) - ( laughs )
- Hey, now. Hey, hey, hey.
Come back here, you bloomin' bit
of shark bait. - ( growls )
- Look here. - Down there.
- Eh? Blimey, if it ain't
a mere lad in the sea. Man overboard! Man overboard! ( groaning ) How many times do
I have to tell you blokes? As first mate,
I have the right of way. - Finally.
- Man overboard. Why, it's just a boy,
you idiot. - You can't shout
"man overboard"...
- Do something. <i>if it's just
a boy overboard.</i> That's right, eh. Bring him up so he
can do the dirty work. You're making me mad. ( groans ) Hey, I'll get you, you pea-brained
barnacle, you! Hey!
Ah! ( yells ) Bullseye. First mate:<i>
Man and boy overboard.</i> Get me a rope, mates. - Sailor:<i> Yes, sir. </i>
- Now. ( groans ) You're demoted
to sixth mate for that, you bumbling oaf. Hmm? ( groans )
Let's do this
salvage job properly and by the book. Watch it, mate. ( groaning ) All together. - Let's heave.
- Heave. First mate:<i>
Now, once again.</i> Sailors:<i>
We're getting tired.</i> Don't let go. This guy won't
dare drop ya. Oh, saved. Phew. What's this silly kid
doing floating around in the middle
of the-- yeah? That medallion must be
worth a bloody fortune. Share and share alike,
I always say. Go get the captain
and be quick about it. Aye, aye, sir. ( laughs ) Get the captain,
get the captain. <i> Uh, Captain!</i> There's a boy out there
with a bloomin' fortune hanging 'round his neck. It must be worth
a million. - Maybe even
two million.
- Yeah. Uh, the captain's
fast asleep, sir. I don't think he wants
to be disturbed. - Eh?
- Oh? ( groans ) What?
Where... am I? All right,
get back to work,
ya silly fools. And you, boy. What are you doing
out here in the middle
of the ocean? Well, I was
on my way to Xanadu
when a storm blew up. Sailor:<i>
The captain is coming.</i> <i> The captain's coming!</i> Oh? Oh? Whoa! - Uh-oh.
- Attention. Hmm.
( humming ) - What?
- Where is that
bloomin' treasure? <i>You thought
I was sleeping,</i> <i>but I know
what's going on.</i> Captain, look.
Our treasure
is running away. He won't get far if I have
anything to say about it. ( whistles ) - Captain:<i> Come down
here at once. </i>
- Yikes! Hey, leave him alone.
He's my friend. Whoa! Whoo! Hmm? ( yelling ) <i> ( water splashes )</i> Oh, dear. Uh... man overboard! I mean,
boy overboard! Well, don't just
stand there. -<i> The medallion. </i>
- I have an idea. Bribe the bird
to bring back the medallion. Seagulls
love sardines. Oh, yeah.
Good idea. Maybe I should order up
a flounder. Flounder! Flounder! - Huh?
- Sailor:<i> How, about
a nice sardine...</i> <i> for that worthless trinket?</i> - ( groans )
- Sailor #2:<i> How about
two sardines?</i> Sailor #3:<i>
How about two sardines
and a flounder?</i> Marco! Land! ( groans ) This way, Marco.
Hurry, I'm hungry. ( humming ) Huh? Oh. Here comes the flagship
of the sultan's fleet. - ( laughing )
- Why, it's the
grand admiral! And a gull
for a first mate. -<i> ( laughing continues ) </i>
- Humph. Can I dock this great ship
of yours, please, sir? ( laughs )
Look at him. - Okay, now lift him up.
- ( groans ) Man #2:<i>
Make way, make way.</i> Whoa, whoa! - Man #3:<i> Give
the lad room. </i>
- Whoa! - Man #4: <i>
Stand aside there. </i>
- Reg! Welcome, young traveler,
to my humble kingdom. Please tell me
your name. My name's Marco.
Hello. Sultan,
shall we take him
to the marketplace for something to eat? Malgor tracked the boy
to this port. If he's here,
we'll find him.
( cackles ) Lo Fat:<i>
But Wong Wei, there's so much
to do in this city.</i> <i> Why couldn't we spend
a little more time</i> just getting
into trouble? I'm sure Foo-Ling
wouldn't mind. What? Foo-Ling said
to capture the boy and the golden
medallion and bring them
back to him. What wonderful tortures
our evil master will concoct for Marco Polo,
don't you think? Hey, wait for me.
Wait for me, hey! These bananas
are delicious. - Do you want one, Reg?
- ( groans ) - Lo Fat:<i> There's the boy! </i>
- ( groans ) Huh? - Oof.
- Ow! Oh, run, Marco, run! You numbskull,
which way did he go? That way.
Hurry. Come on, Reg. ( squawking ) Whoa! - Oh, look. Look.
- Ah! - Whoa.
- ( gasps ) Look what you've done. Merchant:<i>
Get away from here!
Away!</i> ( clattering ) - ( grunts )
- Now listen to what
I have to say. I, Babu, tell you
the world is an illusion made by mind. The senses are snares
by which the mind
deludes itself. Let me demonstrate. ( hissing ) Babu:<i>
Now before
your very eyes,</i> these serpents
will vanish into thin air. ( crowd gasps )
Oh! - Oh!
- You see? Was it not
an illusion,
my friend? Ahh. Hmm. Why did those snakes
appear and then disappear? <i> Because I reached into
your minds, dear friends,</i> <i> and made you see something
that did not exist.</i> - ( gasps )
-<i> Quick, lad.</i> - Into the basket.
- Whoa. - Hey. Look.
- Ow. There goes the boy
into the basket. Ah, but how can
you be sure, my friend? You think the boy
is in the basket? Well, of course
he is. Yeah. Now we get
the lovely medallion. - ( laughs )
- But it's just an illusion. Illusion. <i> ♪ Illusion, illusion ♪</i> ♪ All that you see
is illusion ♪ <i> ♪ Tiger in a tree?
Sorcery? ♪</i> ♪ Which shall it be?
Illusion ♪ ♪ Sweets in a dish ♪ ♪ Swims like a fish ♪ ♪ Flies like a bird--
illusion ♪ ♪ Jewels? Ha-ha,
fools! ♪ <i> ♪ What's in a word?
Illusion ♪</i> ♪ Look into my eyes,
tell me, what do you see? ♪ ♪ Is it but a dream
or reality? ♪ <i> ♪ The shape
of things to come ♪</i> <i> ♪ The shadows
of the past ♪</i> ♪ Phantasmagoric images
that just won't last ♪ Crowd:<i>
♪ Ooh... ♪</i> ♪ Ah... ♪ ♪ Stop, look deep
into my eyes ♪ ♪ Do you really believe ♪ <i> ♪ That truly
you are seeing ♪</i> ♪ What you think
you perceive? ♪ ♪ Is that a young man
in a basket ♪ ♪ Wrapped up
from head to toe? ♪ <i> ♪ A strange-looking
package ♪</i> ♪ With no place to go ♪ ♪ Wrapped up so tightly
you can see ♪ ♪ This quite
immovable shape ♪ ♪ Is hardly in position
to effect escape ♪ ♪ Thrust
the sword in so ♪ ♪ Thrust another
in here ♪ ♪ Then another
and another ♪ ♪ Yet another--
oh, dear ♪ ♪ We really
have to doubt ♪ <i> ♪ Any creature
could survive ♪</i> ♪ Alas, alas,
poor boy alive ♪ ♪ Illusion, illusion ♪ -<i> ♪ All that you see
is illusion... ♪ </i>
- Grab onto the rope, quickly! Babu:
♪ To hope against hope ♪ ♪ There's an end
to the rope ♪ ♪ The answer is,
"Nope" ♪ ♪ Illusion. ♪ They're up
that rope somewhere. - Let's get 'em.
- Wait for me. ( both groan ) Help, help, help! Ack!
( groaning ) <i> ( thunder crashing )</i> Some say there is
a secret cave going through
the mountain. I have also heard
that the cave is guarded by
a terrible monster. But come with me. I have much to tell you and you have
much to learn. Marco:
Wait. I don't even
know your name. <i> ( thunder crashing )</i> Oh, well. I must figure a way
to retrieve the medallion from the bottom
of the sea, but at least the descendant
of Marco Polo is gone forever. ( laughs ) This way, Princess. - Quickly.
- ( gasps ) I bribed a guard
to open the gate for only a few minutes,
Princess. - We must hurry.
- But, Pangu, you are risking
your life. My dear princess, life is not worth living
under Foo-Ling. Hurry, come this way. - Are we nearly there?
- Almost, my princess. ( puffs ) Across the courtyard
through here, quickly. ( creaks ) Princess:<i>
Oh, poor Rajah.</i> ( groans ) Well done,
Rajah. Charge! Look, it's Rajah,
the royal elephant. ( trumpeting ) The princess
must not escape. Close the gates.
They must not get through. ( guards grunt ) Guard:<i>
She's escaped!
The princess has escaped!</i> <i> Come back here now!</i> You won't get far.
Come back. Come back before
it's too late. Where are we
going, Pangu? Deep into
the jungle, to the headwaters
of the Sacred River. No one will find us.
You'll be safe. On, Rajah.
On. Babu, you still
haven't told me
how you knew about the legend
of the medallion. Did you once
live in Xanadu?
Whoa. - ( gasps )
- Be careful now, Marco. - Marco!
- Whoa! - ( groaning )
- Oh! Now this time that boy
and the medallion must not escape us. We can just wait here
and Malgor will find them. ( laughs, squawks ) Foo-Ling has the heights
well guarded. And we might slip by
one monster more easily than thousands
of mountain guards. - ( squawks )
- Can't you hear him,
you idiot? - Let's go!
-<i> Look, Malgor
has found the boy.</i> Get the troops.
We have them trapped. ( crashing ) We found them at last. There.
Come on. ( crashing ) Oh! Whoa! ( growling ) They're coming. Waterfall. What do we do
now, Babu? - ( gasps )
- Wong Wei: Let's get them. Oh, Babu, Babu. Oh, dear. Oh, Marco.
Oh, oh, oh! - Oh, dear!
- Oh, my, my! No, it's the monster! - It's horrible!
- We're gonna die! - What's happening?
- I don't know! Marco! No, no!
Oh, wait for me! The monster gobbled
that boy Marco all up,
didn't he? Ha, yes, he did. What wonderful news
for our evil master. Boy and magician
devoured by hideous monster. ( laughs ) ( yawns ) ( groans ) ( all screaming ) ( both grunt ) Oh, my.
My poor heart. Not to mention
my skinned knees. Oh, this scare has taken
a thousand years off my life. - I'm really sorry, but...
- Hmm? -<i> we didn't mean to. </i>
- Oh, my goodness. Monster:<i>
It's a boy and
his grandfather.</i> I'm myopic, you see. How do you do,
Mr. Myopic? That's not my name,
silly boy. Myopic means
that I'm nearsighted. I also have
water on the knees, ingrown toenails and-- ah... ah...
ah-choo! ( groans ) That's why I'm called
the Delicate Dinosaur. He doesn't look
too delicate to me, but remember
what I taught you. Things aren't always
what they seem. ♪ I'm The Delicate
Dinosaurius ♪ ♪ And I know that I
ought to feel glorious ♪ ♪ But life, for me,
is one big allergy ♪ ♪ I'm the Delicate,
the Delicate, the Delicate--
ah-choo ♪ ♪ I'm the Delicate
Dinosaurius ♪ <i> ♪ To you this may seem
quite uproarious ♪</i> ♪ But let me explain,
to me it's just a pain ♪ ♪ To be the Delicate,
the Delicate ♪ - ♪ The Delicate-- ah-choo! ♪
- No--! ♪ Bronchitis, neuritis,
and glacialitis ♪ ♪ It's certain I'll catch
if they're anywhere around ♪ ♪ It may seem
quite outrageous ♪ ♪ But if
it's contagious ♪ ♪ I'll catch it,
oh, please ♪ ♪ Is there a doctor
to be found? ♪ ♪ You may think
it's quite hilarious ♪ ♪ I'm high-strung
as any Stradivarius ♪ ♪ It's no laughing affair,
I really can't bear ♪ ♪ Being the Delicate,
the Delicate, the Delicate--
ah-ah-ah-ah-choo! ♪ ( groans )
Ow. You may have noticed
that I change colors. If I'm sad,
I turn blue. And when I'm feeling good,
I turn pink. You certainly lead
a colorful life. Ooh, wherever
did you get that<i> exquisite </i>
medallion? It came from my great
ancestor, Marco Polo. It was given to him
by Kubla Khan. Kubla Khan?
Those mischievous Khan boys. My friend, can you
most kindly direct us
on our way to Xanadu? Oh, of course. I have an express cave
going straight there. Let me see.
Was it this one? <i> Or was it that one?</i> Oh, I'm so very
mixed up. ( sneezes ) - ( groans )
- Reg: Oh, this is
no way to travel. I really must learn
not to be so rude to my guests. Whoa! Huh? <i> ( birds squawking )</i> Foo-Ling:<i>
Imbeciles.</i> Haven't my soldiers caught up
with the princess yet? - ( growls )
- Not yet, Sire. <i>Well, send
more troops.</i> I know.
We'll trap the princess at the headwaters
of the Sacred River. Send the fleet of barges
upstream. Yes, Your Excellency. The princess
will soon learn that I'm not a man
one escapes from. Whoa. ( moans )
I want to be married. And soon. We will be safe here,
Princess. This Hidden Valley of the Ferns
is known to only a few - in the royal household.
- Oh, I hope so, Pangu. That evil Foo-Ling
seems to have spies everywhere. Shh. I'm afraid we have
some unwelcome visitors,
Princess. <i>Be calm, and appear
not to notice.</i> The fire
is not hot enough. We need more wood. ( humming ) What have we here? - Let us down.
- Who are you? - I beg you, please.
- Please. Hey, you.
Oh! ( yells ) - ( grunting )
- Two spies from Foo-Ling. ( chuckles )
They hardly look the part. Let me down. Let me down
before I really get angry. Oh, well. There. Well. I am Babu, who is
called wise by many people. The time has come for
the prophecy to be fulfilled. But how do we know you are
who you say you are? How do we know that you were
not sent here to trap us? Pardon me, but I have
much to tell you. ( sniffs )
Mmm. <i>Could Marco and I
share some of your food?</i> - We're hungry.
- Oh, of course. - But there
isn't much to eat.
- Eh? Pangu, please bring
our guests over here. There is barely
one bowl for each of us. Allow me to invoke
my powers. Stew for a few,
now a feast to review. Reg:<i>
But nothing for me.</i> A feast for you, too,
my friend. Huh? Thanks. This is truly
an abundant feast. Oh. Ah. The medallion.
You were sent by Foo-Ling. - ( growls )
- Don't be so quick
to judge. Let me tell you the legend
of the Khan and Polo families. <i> Marco Polo spent 17 years</i> <i> in service to the great
Kubla Khan.</i> <i> As a token
of their friendship,</i> <i> Khan broke his
Magic Medallion in two,</i> <i> giving half to his friend,
Marco Polo.</i> <i> It is foretold
when the descendant
of Marco Polo returns,</i> <i> the medallion
will be rejoined</i> and possess
a special magic. And now
to clean up quickly. <i> So, you see,
my friends,</i> we are not the enemy. Marco is the one chosen
to return to Xanadu. - So it<i> is</i> true.
- Yes, Princess. Our families
are reunited. Marco, the princess
must tell you more about how we came
to be in this jungle. - Hmm?
-<i> Perhaps you two
should get acquainted.</i> I'd like to know
more about you. Let's go
for a walk. I say, it seems
Marco has things
well in hand, Pangu. ( laughs ) Oh, Babu,
you embarrass me. Mm-mm. We must prepare
for my return to Xanadu. - Mm-hmm.
- Hmm. Ha.
Hmm, Xanadu? My minister of state
has seized my throne - and I was forced--
- We've caught two birds
with one stone. They've been captured!
Oh! - Oh, my goodness.
- To the barge with them,
and hurry up! And won't
our evil master
enjoy this prize? - ( chuckles )
- Oh. Ohh. Foo-Ling's soldiers captured
Marco and the princess. - Follow me!
- Pangu, we must hurry. I'll get Rajah. ( muffled ) Cast off the line. Oh, hurry, hurry. Faster,
Rajah, faster. ( trumpeting ) Hurry, push off. - My princess, come back!
- And Marco! They're taking them
back to Xanadu. Reginald, fly ahead
and stay with them. On, Rajah.
Back to Xanadu. Faster, Rajah.
Hurry. So, you're back.
( laughs ) And how delightful
your little friend can join us
for the festivities. Tomorrow
we will marry and I will be
the ruler of Xanadu. I'll die
before I marry you,
you foul villain. ( cackles )
I'll tame her yet. Foo-Ling,
you dirty scoundrel. You have no right to steal
the throne of Xanadu. Hmm. Ah, so, is this
the respect I get from someone who has been
"devoured by the monster"? - Idiots.
- ( screaming ) Hmm.
See here, Marco. I have nothing
against you personally. Give me your medallion
and you shall be set free and may stay
as my personal guest at the royal wedding. - You'll have to
catch us first, Foo-Ling.
- Foo-Ling:<i> The boy!</i> After him.
He's getting away. Get him, get him. - ( groaning )
- Get him, fools! Get him! Come on, Princess. Faster. Marco, the kite. Use the kite
to escape. Princess:<i>
They're breaking through!</i> <i> Hurry, hurry!</i> - Oh!
- ( laughs ) Princess! Go get him,
Malgor. <i>Free me from this curse
of the Polos!</i> ( groaning ) Whoa. Whoa.
Whoa! ( squawking ) Incompetent. - ( growling )
- Foo-Ling:<i> I want
that boy destroyed.</i> Whoa! We will have
a lovely dinner if that bird doesn't
get him this time. Malgor, rid me of that pest
once and for all! Whoa! - ( screaming )
- ( laughing ) - Oh!
- Foo-Ling:<i> Don't be
so sad, my princess.</i> Now I shall be
Emperor of Xanadu. ( growls )
Never! ( panting ) Oh, dear. Marco! And now, my lovely
little lotus flower, on with the wedding. Move along, now.
Move along, you. Better not be late
for the ceremony. Foot soldier:
Go on, keep going. Our evil master
has so many devoted
subjects. Especially when he's
devised a nice torture for those
who don't attend. ( laughs ) Oh, dear.
I hope we'll be on time. Hey, look over there. Here comes
that villainous traitor who helped
the princess escape. Guards, seize him! Stop him! Don't let Pangu
get away again! ( moans ) ( grunts ) ( growling ) Ah! Close the gate! - ( screams )
- Stop, I must get in. Hey there.
Oh, guards. Look over here at me. Take this traitor
to the catapult. The ceremony
is about to begin. Oh, dear.
My magic is useless. I cannot control
their minds if they do not look
into my eyes. Marco! Marco! Oh! Marco? Oh, dear,
what's happened? Oh, Marco. Marco, wake up. Marco, I'm going to
have to get some... help. Babu, Babu, help! Oh, Reginald,
it's you. Marco, jungle.
Help, help. Marco is not
in Xanadu? You must take me
to him, quickly. - Reginald, lead the way.
- Hey, wait! ( trumpets blaring ) Are you ready? Let the ceremony
now begin. What is Marco doing
so deep in the jungle? This way.
Here he is. Oh, no. Babu,
help him, please. Oh, my poor Marco. He is still alive, but now I must have help
to bring him back to us. Reginald,
you say his name. And Rajah,
make a very loud noise. ( trumpeting ) Marco, wake up!
Marco! ( groans )
Babu, what happened? I do not know
how you got here, but... we must return
to Xanadu quickly to stop
the marriage ceremony. O ever-present spirit
of the Great Khan, we invoke your aid
and your blessing on this ceremony
we are about to perform. Bring the royal
medallion. Isn't it exciting? Our evil master
will soon be emperor. Yeah. That'll make him
a real legal villain. You must put the medallion
around my neck - to make it all official.
- I refuse. Would you prefer that something unpleasant
happen to Pangu? Won't it be fun
to watch your faithful servant go flying over Xanadu?
Well? - Oh, oh!
- ( trumpeting ) - Huh?
- ( trumpeting ) - Oh?
- ( guards gasp ) Whoa! ( grunting ) Hey, what's this? ( grunting ) Stop those meddlers!
Stop them! ( groans ) ( grunting ) Look at me. Oh? ( laughing ) - Pangu:<i> Run, Princess. </i>
- After her! Grab the princess! We got you now. Look here. <i> You've been bad,
but now you're good.</i> Huh? Huh? Babu:<i>
You will do
just as you should.</i> Take care
of the princess, Babu. ( grunts ) ( gasps )
Ah! I've got to get
to the Flame. It will tell me
what to do. Face in the Flame,
what do I do now? Flame, think of something.
Help me, please. You've used up all your wishes,
evil master. Foo-Ling, this time
I've got you. I still have
some tricks
up my sleeves. ( groans )
Try to catch this! Oh! That wasn't
very nice of you. - No, no.
- Now you will pay
for your crimes. You won't get away
this time. ( groaning ) ( yelling ) ( crowd gasps ) ( groans )
Help, help! Help me, kindhearted
citizens of Xanadu! Help! Where are you,
my lovely vulture? <i> Come, Malgor!
Save me!</i> Help! Help! Oh! Oh, yes, yes! It appears that Xanadu
is now at peace. <i> And Kubla Khan's medallion
is joined again.</i> Only when our families
and the medallion are joined again... will Foo-Ling
be brought to justice. Babu:<i>
With every bit of happiness</i> comes a little bit
of sadness, too. You know I must go
to find my parents. And I must take my place
on the Throne of Xanadu. Each of us has
a road to follow. But we'll all
be together again. I'd really like
to believe that. Always follow your heart. But I must stay here
and rule. Princess:<i>
And what's to be
done with them?</i> I have a suggestion. <i> Would you like a job
helping the princess?</i> Then you'll get
another chance. But I'll be watching. <i> ( Foo-Ling groans )</i> You know I'm terrified
of heights. Put me down! <i> Oh, I think
I'm going to be sick.</i> <i> Put me down!</i> Oh, no.
I can't look. Put me down! No, you stupid bird! Not now! <i> Help! Help!</i> Help! Help! To the cave. And my treasure. Slow down, idiot.
Birdbrain. Oh, no! ( gasps )
What? If one is going to be
extra naughty like me, it's always best
to have an escape plan. Hmm... the Magic Medallion I stole from Kubla Khan
years ago. The Medallion
of Kubla Khan. What? Always asleep
on the job. I must remember
to get a new vulture. Now for some fun. With this medallion,
all the world will be mine. This is definitely
not good. I know those fools
have rejoined their medallion. Now there's no end
to my power. I can go anywhere
in the universe again. I can make trouble
wherever I go. ( laughing ) I will have my revenge. Oh, my.
This is terrible. I must-- I must run
and warn Marco. Oh, boy. I-- hurry. I don't want
to leave, but I really
have no choice. ( sobbing ) Never forget to listen
to your heart. I'll be back.
I promise you. Let's go! I must find
my parents. ♪ Marco Polo,
heart so true ♪ ♪ Please return
to Xanadu ♪ <i> ♪ While you're gone,
I'll think of you ♪</i> ♪ Now, my friend,
a sweet adieu ♪ ♪ Hearts hold secrets,
mine does too ♪ ♪ Could it be
the same for you? ♪ ♪ All good fortune
every day ♪ ♪ While you are
so far away ♪ ♪ My heart
reaches out to you ♪ ♪ Please return
to Xanadu. ♪ <i> ( growling )</i> ( sobbing continues ) ( sneezes ) He may look
like a monster, but he's really not. So then, what
brings you here to us? I have some
very troublesome news. <i> While stumbling
through my cave,</i> I saw Foo-Ling escape
with the Magic Medallion. - He turned it over
and disappeared.
- One like this? Marco has gone,
but you must bring him
the medallion so he can chase
after Foo-Ling. You want me to swim
in the ocean? Oh, it's so cold
and full of scary creatures. Oh, I'm sure
you can do it.
Will you try? - Sure.
- You're our only hope. ( whimpering ) - ( yelling )
- And watch out
for Foo-Ling! - Well, Reg.
-<i> Hey, wait, Marco.</i> Reg:
All hands on deck. - Marco, oh, look.
- Whoa. I'm here. - It's him.
- What are you doing
way out here? I have an urgent message
from the princess. Foo-Ling has escaped
to another place and time. And what are we supposed
to do about it? The princess' medallion
will help you locate Foo-Ling. - Reg:<i> Take off
that thing. </i>
- Sorry. - Her medallion?
- Babu told me to
give it to you. Now where did I
put it? Oh, here.
Now what was I saying? Foo-Ling escaped with
the second medallion. This one
can find him. - But how does it work?
- I forget. - Try shaking it.
- Marco: Let's see
the other side. Delicate:<i>
You did something!</i> Now wha-- where's it
taking us? - To Foo-Ling?
- Any idea how to
turn it off? I feel a bit odd. How undignified. <i> ( all yelling )</i> I guess I can go along
for the... ride! ( wailing ) Whoa. ( growling ) Well, well, well. If it isn't
my old friend,
Marco Polo. And who are
these two nitwits? I beg your pardon. As long as I have
this medallion, I'll always know
where to find you. So you know the secret
of the medallion and you think
you can use it to defeat someone
so delightfully clever as me? No matter
where you go, we'll always be
right behind you. ( laughing ) Reg:
Huh? Oh. - Something strange
is going on.
- Oh, my. - Looking for someone?
- What? I think I'll
change the game a bit. Catch me
if you can. ( laughing ) ( both )
Mm? Hmm. Oh, my, my. Why do you struggle,
my fair young thing? Oh, no. Marry me now
and you can avoid all kinds of
unpleasantness. Foo-Ling:<i>
My little friends
are very hungry today.</i> <i> They make wonderful pets,
don't you think?</i> Your beauty would be
wasted on them, but you leave me
no choice. Dinner. Dinner, my dear ones,
is about to be served. ( slurping ) He's down there.
After him. Let's go! ( groaning ) ( spits ) - Get him!
- Aha! Oh. - Go get him.
- Take that! Hey! When I get
my hands on you, I'll add some more
feathers to my hat. - Hah!
- Oh. Marco:<i>
Still up to
your old tricks?</i> Now we wouldn't want to
upset Foo-Ling, would we? You're finished, Foo-Ling.
Surrender the medallion. Ha! Do you honestly think
you can defeat me? The most evil villain
in the universe? We're just beginning our
little adventure together,
Marco. I have
all sorts of ideas to make our little game
interesting. ( laughing ) You know, we'd better
be going, hmm? We've got to catch up
with Foo-Ling. Yeah, you're right, Reg.
I'll activate the medallion. Delicate:<i>
Here we go again.</i> Reg:<i>
Couldn't I just fly there?</i> All:<i>
Whoa!</i> - All: Whoa!
- Reg: I hate
traveling this way! Oh, why? We've now heard the demand
from the alien ship. We can fight.
Ideas, anyone? Man:<i>
We don't have
many options, sir.</i> You're right. What's this? Look out below! Heads up!
Look out! Whoa!
Coming in for a landing. ( all grunt ) Sorry. - Please don't
be startled.
- Marco: Oh, my head. We won't cause you
any problems. - Where are we?
- We're in deep trouble. - There.
- That spaceship
looks like Foo-Ling. Foo-Ling:<i>
Surrender Earth, or be
destroyed by my great power.</i> It sure looks like we have
our work cut out for us now. Reg:<i>
Foo-Ling's beam is cutting
Australia out of the ocean.</i> Captain, we came here
to stop Foo-Ling. Please stand back,
everyone. Reg: Oh, no.
Here we go again. - Where did they go?
- How did they do that? Where's Foo-Ling? It doesn't look
like anyone's home. Foo-Ling:<i>
How nice-- right
into my trap.</i> - Where are you hiding?
-<i> In good time, my friends.</i> Is it possible he turned
into a spaceship? Foo-Ling:<i>
Good guess, but wrong.</i> This is all very confusing
and annoying. Foo-Ling:<i>
Look behind you, fools.</i> <i> How does it feel
being at my mercy?</i> <i> Of course, if Marco
would surrender his
medallion...</i> Ooh. Marco:<i>
Delicate, what are you
up to?</i> Maybe we can escape
through this little door. - Reg:<i> I'm small enough. </i>
- I have a better idea. Watch this.
( sneezes ) Foo-Ling:<i>
What are you doing?</i> <i> Why is it suddenly
so warm in here?</i> - ( both ) Yeah.
- Foo-Ling:<i> I'm not
feeling at all well.</i> <i> Oh, no!</i> <i> What's happening?</i> <i> What have you done
to me?</i> Time for a hasty
retreat, boys. So long,
Foo-Ling. <i> ( Foo-Ling yelling )</i> ( yelling continues ) Whoa! - Hey, Reg. I'm stuck.
- Just flap. Come on. Reg:<i>
Foo-Ling's medallion.
That's it.</i> ( yelling ) I got it, I got it! No!
Hey, that's mine! Whoa, whoa, whoa. ( chuckles ) Stop! - ( gasps )
-<i> ( rumbling )</i> Here I go. - Me, too!
- My turn. ( gasps ) ( both grunt ) My poor head.
Oh. Such a big fuss. All you had to do
was flap your arms like this. - ( chuckles )
- Yeah, right. What an adventure.
Yeah. Marco's courage
really saved the day. These medallions are
so powerful, Princess. You need to keep them
in a safe place. Well, maybe I should
take them back to my cave. - They'll be safe.
- Hmm. Remember what happened
last time with Foo-Ling? It doesn't matter. Foo-Ling's
been destroyed. - Because of me.
- And what about me? I was the one who
short-circuited the wiring
of his ship. - Shall we?
- But I grabbed
Foo-Ling's medallion. - Without me...
- Princess: Marco,
tonight we will celebrate <i> the defeat of Foo-Ling.</i> ( fizzling ) What will you
do now, Marco? Search for
my parents. Princess:<i>
It seems as if we're
always saying goodbye.</i> ( crackling ) So you always
remember the time
that you spent with us. Marco:<i>
Will you
read it for me?</i> Princess:<i>
It says, "Marco Polo,
return to Xanadu."</i> Marco:<i>
I will. I promise.</i> ( panting ) - ( yells )
- ( squawking ) Princess:<i>
Marco, my medallion!
He took my medallion!</i> Foo-Ling:<i>
Still looking for
your parents, Marco?</i> <i> ( laughing )</i> It's not over yet,
Foo-Ling. And watch out
when I catch up with you. And that goes for me too,
Foo-Ling. And it was me who grabbed
the medallion, you know. <i> ( laughing continues )</i> He's gone. It's Babu. - I didn't mean
to alarm you.
- No problem. -<i> Will you please
accept my apology? </i>
- Okay. Your journey
is not quite over, Marco. But I'm very proud of you and all these friends
who have helped you. It was great
to have your help, too. You must be very careful
with the medallion. It's the only way
Foo-Ling can be found and brought
to justice. <i>Princess, Marco needs
to keep the medallion.</i> May it lead him
back to Xanadu. Always follow your heart and everything
is possible. No matter
where my travels
might take me... - And me.
- And me, too. Princess:<i>
Farewell, Marco.</i> <i> I know you'll find
your parents someday.</i> <i> It was meant to be.</i> Oh, no.
Here we go again. Reg:<i>
Can't we go another way?</i> - Reg: Goodbye!
- Goodbye, Princess! - Oh.
- I'll be back! Well, I suppose you think
this is the end of our story. Oh, not at all.
The adventure has just begun. Are you ready? Well, then... let's go! <i> ♪ Now the world
has shown its many wonders ♪</i> <i> ♪ And the fears
that held you are no more ♪</i> <i> ♪ You found what's true
and what life means to you ♪</i> <i> ♪ So let your heart
and spirit soar ♪</i> <i> ♪ Go with courage,
strength, and understanding ♪</i> <i> ♪ Know that I
will always think of you ♪</i> <i> ♪ Away so far,
no matter where you are ♪</i> <i> ♪ Your heart remains
in Xanadu. ♪</i> Male singer:<i>
♪ A journey starts
with just one step ♪</i> <i> ♪ That's what
the wise men say ♪</i> <i> ♪ One candle burning
in the dark ♪</i> <i> ♪ Can turn
the night to day ♪</i> Female singer:<i>
♪ But fear can burn
the candle out ♪</i> <i> ♪ And take away
the light ♪</i> <i> ♪ Hold on to courage
and your dreams ♪</i> <i> ♪ You'll make the flame
burn strong and bright ♪</i> <i> ♪ No voyage is impossible ♪</i> <i> ♪ When your spirit sings ♪</i> <i> ♪ No mountain
is too high to climb ♪</i> <i> ♪ When your heart
has wings ♪</i> Duet:<i>
♪ A new horizon every day ♪</i> <i> ♪ That's what the journey
brings, they say ♪</i> <i> ♪ But only if and when ♪</i> <i> ♪ Your heart has wings ♪</i> Male singer:<i>
♪ There is a map
inside your heart ♪</i> <i> ♪ That shows a course
that's true ♪</i> <i> ♪ With faith you may,
along the way ♪</i> <i> ♪ Find strength
to guide you through ♪</i> Female singer:<i>
♪ When disappointment
fills your day ♪</i> <i> ♪ And hope fades
in the night ♪</i> <i> ♪ You must hold on,
await the dawn ♪</i> <i> ♪ And come home
in the morning light ♪</i> Duet:<i>
♪ The journey
has been wonderful ♪</i> <i> ♪ And now
I've learned to see ♪</i> <i> ♪ That everything
is possible ♪</i> <i> ♪ When you're here
with me ♪</i> <i> ♪ It's not so hard
as it may seem ♪</i> <i> ♪ To find a way
to reach the dream ♪</i> <i> ♪ Together now ♪</i> <i> ♪ Because our hearts ♪</i> <i> ♪ Have wings. ♪</i>
Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu (2001)
Adventure, Animation, Biography, Family [USA:G, 1 h 22 min]
Paul Ainsley, Alan Altshuld, Nicholas Gonzalez, John C. Hyke
Director: Ron Merk
IMDb rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ 5.7/10 (70 votes)
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