Beauty and the Beast

Shout! Factory | Release Date: September 23, 2016

5.6	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 25 Ratings

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Rebecca31Dec 18, 2016

Starring Vincent Cassel and Léa Seydoux this adaptation of Beauty and the Beast is breathtaking. This is closer to the original fairy tale than the Disney version but adds more depth and darkness. Every scene is full of fabulous colours andStarring Vincent Cassel and Léa Seydoux this adaptation of Beauty and the Beast is breathtaking. This is closer to the original fairy tale than the Disney version but adds more depth and darkness. Every scene is full of fabulous colours and beautiful music. Loved it.… Expand

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Tonya_JMar 17, 2017

In my mind, this film is the other side of the coin of Cocteau's elegant version of the tale. It's mystifying that critics here at Metacritic (save for the Roger Ebert reviewer) see nothing of value or wonder, beauty, spectacle, or love inIn my mind, this film is the other side of the coin of Cocteau's elegant version of the tale. It's mystifying that critics here at Metacritic (save for the Roger Ebert reviewer) see nothing of value or wonder, beauty, spectacle, or love in this darker version. I happen to like the darker side of fairy tales and so it had more meaning, more drama for me. Cassel's Beast was terrifying, as he was supposed to be trapped as he was by the curse, as well as full of guilt. And Seydoux's Belle is NO shrinking violet; she is strong and assertive while trapped alongside Beast and his curse. She knows who she is and how much she'll take. Too bad these critics can't see it. I love this film.… Expand

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Jess_HillMar 23, 2017

I was thoroughly dubious about this remake, as the original film was my childhood favourite. Thankfully, this is a charming experience with enough wit and considered alterations to bring a fresh interpretation to the beastiality-cum-StockholmI was thoroughly dubious about this remake, as the original film was my childhood favourite. Thankfully, this is a charming experience with enough wit and considered alterations to bring a fresh interpretation to the beastiality-cum-Stockholm syndrome laden plot. Disappointingly, the cinematography is woeful, with the stunning set design frequently eviscerated by poor frame rates and shoddy camera work. I suspect that this may work better visually in 3D. The costumes are wonderful, and the performances are hammy but generally endearing. Whilst lacking subtlety, the storyline is nicely paced, and this is a solid film overall. 7.82/10… Expand

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AlexanderLuthorMar 18, 2017

Beauty and the Beast has found the magic once again. Emma Watson brings Belle to life and the all star voice cast do wonders with all the amazing characters from the castle. Your children will love it!

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tenmuterMar 19, 2017

I really enjoyed this movie! It is truly a wonderful reproduction of the original animated beauty and the beast movie by disney. The new producers of the movie also incorporated folklore from the original legend/story of the beauty and theI really enjoyed this movie! It is truly a wonderful reproduction of the original animated beauty and the beast movie by disney. The new producers of the movie also incorporated folklore from the original legend/story of the beauty and the beast to make it more interesting! Though the story is 100% the same as before and the acting and cinematography may not necessarily be a home run oscar, I think this movie was well put together and it showed some real "disney magic." Go into this movie with a nostalgic or kid like sense of wonder and you will not be disappointed!… Expand

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cecevasquezMay 27, 2017

hated this movie. It is not at all like the original film. Emma Watson shows no emotion. The beast turns into an okay looking guy who no one has even heard of. Why not use Chris hemsworth for the role? or someone better looking. Gustavo ishated this movie. It is not at all like the original film. Emma Watson shows no emotion. The beast turns into an okay looking guy who no one has even heard of. Why not use Chris hemsworth for the role? or someone better looking. Gustavo is not charming nor well humored. Disney did an amazing job on Cinderella, what happened to Beauty and the beast? I saw a beauty and the beast play at a local high school and it was ten times better than the film! Shame on Disney and a waste of money.… Expand

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LeZeeSep 7, 2017

The French version of the famous fairy-tale.

I should have seen this before the latest Disney version of the tale. It came a couple of years ago, with a wonderful cast and visuals. French cinema is not a great vfx powerhouse. Unlike most ofThe French version of the famous fairy-tale.

I should have seen this before the latest Disney version of the tale. It came a couple of years ago, with a wonderful cast and visuals. French cinema is not a great vfx powerhouse. Unlike most of the famous Hollywood mythical and fairy tales originated from Europe, it's rare to see them converted to films in the similar fashion in its homeland. One of the reasons was the international market, to earn back everything they have spent for it, and more. When such projects do happen, sometimes the filmmakers tie up with Hollywood co-production to secure returns. Even if you take this film's worldwide box office, nothing overwhelming. But the challenge they had taken was truly appreciable.

That's not it, this is the most redesigned versions of them all I've seen so far. Because I haven't seen any other than Disney's, excluding the modern timeline adaptation like 'Beastly', 'I' et cetera. Yeah, even the Disney's live-action retained original from their animated version, but visually extraordinary. And in here, the story was same, thought told in a different way. The graphics too were very nice, I did not expect that. Despite it is being a fantasy and a children's tale, the contents were more serious. That reveals they were very keen to bring the adults to the screens than the kids. Yet nothing too seriously targeted the grownups like 'Tale of Tales'.

Everyone knows the basic storyline of this tale. A recently lost their fortune, a family of six siblings with their father relocates to a small farmhouse. No one other than the youngest daughter, Belle, was happy to be in such nature surrounded place. But one day when her father got into a big trouble, she takes his position and becomes a prisoner in an abandoned castle. Since then she begins to learn about the mystery man of the castle, particularly his past, reason to be ended like that. And following, a twist in the narration leading to the finale, everyone's fate will be revealed.

❝Remember... A life for a rose.❞

The film was two hours long and well filled with the scenes in it all over. It doesn't feel like we're watching a fantasy film. The colours, costumes, medieval story, misty mountain, all is the major reminder that you are watching a fairy-tale. Though you won't get anything magical from the story right away. Not until the third act. As for the story, from such vastly known tale, you can't expect any major surprise. As I said, some minor changes can be witnessed throughout. But such kind of scale the flick has in all the department, that too coming from Europe makes it a very special.

Definitely no to comparison with the Disney's. Both of them were fine products on their own way. But people would compare and pick one when they are based on the same source. That can't be stopped. Disney had created their own brand, aiming for kids. You can find the people who liked both the live-actions. I never knew the original tale, I mean from the original source/text. Those who are familiar with are saying, this is most closest one. But something I did not understand was the Beast was cute furry Beast, just like Disney's. I anticipated something tough physique, hard character, I mean Beast as a real Beastly.

Excluding that slight displeasure, I have had no other complaints with the film. I enjoyed it, yet there's another thing which is actually a question rather than a disagreement. The actors did their parts, though I felt the Beast character should have been played by a younger one. Vincent Cassel is a brilliant French actor and he did his best for it. Lea Seydoux as Beauty surely an excellent pick. The direction was good. Cautiously spent for everything in the film. So they have got a fine final product. Most of the people going for it, only keeping in mind Disney. You won't get that Disney's singing, dancing, overall appeal. One must clear off his mind from any great ideas and then only give it a try. Remember, it is not a very good film, but simply a good film.

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papadrew7Apr 1, 2017

I am giving this movie a 6/10 simply because it is gliding on the coat tails of the original animated masterpiece. Watching this movie I had the impression the director was just checking off a list of each scene of the original only doing itI am giving this movie a 6/10 simply because it is gliding on the coat tails of the original animated masterpiece. Watching this movie I had the impression the director was just checking off a list of each scene of the original only doing it in a much poorer way. I mean one time the beast gets pissed and instead of raging like a beast does he starts singing! I can't think of a single scene that was done better in this movie then the original. Oh and the soundtrack is just awful compared to the original as well. Just watch the original over again and save your money.… Expand

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