Beauty and the Beast

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RoyGolanMay 13, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When a movie is completely based on an older movie, especially a great one, a comparison must be made when reviewing it.

Positive
+ Emma Watson is great.
+ The voice of the beast was very good. (Reminded me a bit of Worf from Star Trek or a Kilrathi from the Wing Commander games).
+ CGI was very good.
+ The new songs that were not in the first movie are ok.

Negative
- The songs of the first movie are not as good in this live action version. In this type of movie you come preparing to hear the familiar songs that you love from the first movie, but then you find out that they changed the flow of all the songs (which made the original songs great) as well as some of the iconic lines from the songs for no good reason (like the lines by LeFou at the end of the Gaston song).
- Camera movement is very fast. When we are introduced to Belle's room in the castle the camera moves too fast and we can't see anything to feel in awe that was intended. When we see characters the camera don't stay on their faces long enough for us to familiar ourselves with their facial features to be able to relate to them and like them. We can barely make out Lumiere's face as he is moving all the time on the screen and there is hardly any close-up on his face. Also the dresser has no pupils in her eyes. This makes it really hard to relate to any of the characters and in a movie that is based on these characters it's a major problem.
- The "Be Our Guest" song/scene is one of the most memorable from the first movie as it was unexpected at the time due to it's choreography and grandeur. In this movie it's was underwhelming as it was hard to see what was going on on the screen and it suffered from the same camera movement and flow of the song issues.
- The relationship between Belle and the Beast is not developed enough, although this is true in the original movie as well.
- The introduction of a new character, the Enchantress was not needed at all.
- The ending of the movie was changed as well from loosing to winning by the magic of the Enchantress. This was made just to show how it would look if all the characters became permanently their object form. This took away from the good ending of the first movie and the suspense of the time limit by the falling rose petal. This made the entire concept of the falling rose petal meaningless!
- Gaston's death is changed not to include his struggle with the beast. This should have been the climax of the movie, but failed.
- Belle's mother explained, throwing interesting theories about her origin outside the window. Is her origin canon now?
- Pushing liberal agendas such as homosexuality and interracial relationship into the movie where they don't belong. Although I 100% support these agendas in life, I'm not keen of them being pushed on the viewer in a movie that is based on a previous work.
- The prince retained his "grrrr" beasty voice for a laugh (which wasn't funny). This is inconsistent with the transformation he already took reverting to the prince.
- Not funny. Bits that were intended to be funny were not funny at all and were just embarrassing.

Overall an ok movie that is not as good as the first one and does not contribute anything worthwhile over the first one, raising the question why it was made in the first place. There are also too many problems with it. A disappointment.

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Daniel17Sep 20, 2018

I hate this remake. It's absolutely terrible. It's one of the worst Disney live-action remakes I've ever seen. It's the same story of the original all over again, it wants to be better than the original, but it's not, the CGI looks like itI hate this remake. It's absolutely terrible. It's one of the worst Disney live-action remakes I've ever seen. It's the same story of the original all over again, it wants to be better than the original, but it's not, the CGI looks like it came straight out of a Nintendo Wii game, it looks terrible by the way, same goes for the production designs which doesn't translate well into live-action, instead of trying to be faithful to the original animated film, it copies everything about the whole original like the musical numbers, which is a rehash I guess, the new songs are forgettable (except for Evermore which I'll talk about later), the new character designs of Beast (He looks too humanoid and handsome) and the Enchanted Objects look hideous, the pacing is terrible, it drags on, because it had too many pointless subplots and filler that really distracted the whole entire plot, lack of chemistry and bond between Belle and the Beast, I don't feel like it, and the characters are so bland, lacking any sort of charm and spirit that they have in the original. Any positives? Well, just of them. The cast and their performances are pretty good, they did try, despite the material they've been given which was crap, in other words, no matter how good the casts' performances are, they can't even outmatch the cast from the original. Evermore is the best song of the entire film, Dan Stevens' singing really does help. It was catchy, emotional, beautiful, powerful and well orchestrated. It might not save the entire soundtrack from being rehashed from the original, but it's still a one heck of a song that many kids and families can hear it again and again. Overall, despite the positives, this remake is terrible. It's beyond rubbish. It's a complete waste of time. I'm not watching it again. It's just a Disney live-action remake that nobody asked for. Everyone if you love the original so much, then chances are, you might hate this remake. I highly suggest you to stay away from this piece of beast crap. If you haven't seen the original and if you wanted to watch the remake, then this is for you. On the other hand, it's the worst Disney live-action remake I've ever seen. Stay away from this movie.… Expand

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ohnomrbillMay 1, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i very much enjoyed this movie in the beginning. as it came to the end it started to fall apart for me. the towns people were charging the beast and castle right after they sent the girls father to the asylum yet had no remorse. the songs, in the beginning were very good but kept to being traditional and in the end were too many. it was like a very nice bowl of soup that had too many crackers added. wait for the movie to come on dvd.… Expand

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pardogatoJan 10, 2018

The appeal of this movie is 50% Emma Watson's charm and 50% nostalgia, which sums a total of 0% value attributable to the film itself. Will be forgotten in the shelf of Meh in less than a year.

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FuturedirectorApr 21, 2017

Beauty and the Beast exaggerate with its notable and sometimes degrading attempt at being 0 kilometers away from its predecessors. But anyway, it's well-chosen cast and it's surprisingly entertaining storytelling live up again the Disney'sBeauty and the Beast exaggerate with its notable and sometimes degrading attempt at being 0 kilometers away from its predecessors. But anyway, it's well-chosen cast and it's surprisingly entertaining storytelling live up again the Disney's unforgettable classic.… Expand

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The3AcademySinsOct 25, 2017

Beauty and The Beast mostly tries it's best to stay faithful to the original while adding some new elements, but this live action remake had some odd directorial choices that left me scratching my head. I wanted to LOVE this movie, but it'sBeauty and The Beast mostly tries it's best to stay faithful to the original while adding some new elements, but this live action remake had some odd directorial choices that left me scratching my head. I wanted to LOVE this movie, but it's only kind of all right. Evermore is a great new song, Luke Evans is a great Gaston, and Emma Watson is a great choice for Belle. Some moments were milked way too much and others weren't given ample time to develop. There are some moments of tonal confusion, but there are worse ways to spend two hours.… Expand

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BroyaxAug 23, 2017

Attention, c'est Disney et c'est niais : Disniais donc. Mais même prévenu, on ne s'attendait certainement pas à une (abominable) comédie musicale, très étirée, trop longue, trop lente et trop niaise.

Emma Watson est mignonne certes, maisAttention, c'est Disney et c'est niais : Disniais donc. Mais même prévenu, on ne s'attendait certainement pas à une (abominable) comédie musicale, très étirée, trop longue, trop lente et trop niaise.

Emma Watson est mignonne certes, mais qu'est-ce qu'elle est niaise elle aussi ! c'est plein d'effets spéciaux qui vont encore abrutir un peu plus les **** enfants qui ne manqueront pas de s'endormir bien avant la fin. La belle et la bête par Disniais, c'est vraiment trop bête -même en guise de somnifère- à faire mourir de honte la pire des japoniaiseries qui s'est faite hara-kiri au visionnage. Record battu donc.… Expand

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SassyQuatchApr 12, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie provides some mildly entertaining sequences (particularly memorable being the as-to-be-expected joyful "Be Our Guest") and makes the Beauty and the Beast story feel more complete by its addition of an exposition. Beyond these slight things however, which the movie never seemed to be able to capitalize upon, the movie was truly what you could imagine in your mind to be if you were to think of a live-action remake of the Disney film. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. The movie doesn't destroy the charm of the original animated film. But it doesn't really add anything either. The film is as empty of well-constructed meaning as its predecessor without the excuse of being a kid's movie. It wears its live-action clothing awkwardly, its happy ever after ending not suiting the cinematic grit of an imperfect reality. Another gripe I had with the identity problem of the film was its portrayals of the villains. As is to be expected of most Disney villains, what is truly villainous in a person is reduced to a simple character trait or singular action, the consequences of which never seem to flesh out in the story itself. LeFou suddenly becomes a good guy after he abetted a would-be murderer (LeFou suddenly becoming a good guy likely due to his altered sexuality, his newfound goodness allowing the writers to show LeFou dancing with another man at the end of the movie).

In short, this movie fails to a.) amend the naiveté of its source material, b.) carve out for itself a consistent and distinct identity, and c.) coherently tell a convincing and worthwhile story. It succeeds only in providing momentarily entertaining sequences. I'm quite sure no one will remember this movie come two years.… Expand

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HirdannenApr 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beeauty and the Beast is not a bad movie, but if you have already seen the Disney classic, you won't find anything new. For someone like me who watched the source material more than 20 times, I knew by heart the content of the movie. The movie's respect to the source material was actually what made it very boring to me. Same songs, nearly same actions.. The only differences were, in my opinion, bad ideas.

A little surprise for me was seeing black actors in the movie which was meant to take place in France (maybe 15th century ?). From a history viewpoint, that just could not be the case (in the form shown here), but well I understand the idea of modernizing movies to the morals of the day (which is a good thing actually). However, In that case I was also expecting asian, latino or arabic actors (which were actually closer to France at that time).. I might have missed something, but I only saw white and black people. It felt weird. I've seen other reviews mentionning an openly gay character, I might have missed him. I don't think there was any censorship in France about that so I might not have been sufficiently attentive.

A big problem for me was Gaston's portrayal. In the source material, he was really an *****. Self-absorbed brutish guy who likes being the center of attention. He's not evil by definition, but it's clearly shown in the classic movie how dangerous some character traits can be. When Belle rejects him, he gets over it eventually and fights the Beast only because it reveals a challenge worthy of him (I mean, he's a hunter). But he doesn't threaten Belle's father for her hand, doesn't let him be devoured by the wolves or doesn't lose his calm. The live action movie portrays Gaston as... a madman. Maybe a guy which was profoundly traumatized by the war ? He likes attention but acts in a very insulting manner toward other girls (I saw no point in the scene where his horse launches dirt on the ladies). He loses his temper like a madman (Luke Evans acting might not have helped). Also a very strange scene is when he comes back to see Maurice seated at the table in the bar and everyone asking Gaston if he tried to have Maurice eaten by Wolves. The last scene at the bar was a celebration of Gaston's image in the town and showing Maurice as an old fool, how is it possible all of a sudden that everyone doubts Gaston ? How can he even needs to justify himself in front of everyone which adores him ? In the end, I think the live-action Gaston is just a typical EVIL character with far less substance than the original Gaston.

Also I hate the fact that everything has been done to remove any blame from the Beast. In the movie they explain that the reason he's a selfish brute is because of his father and because his servants did nothing. It tries everything to portray the Beast as a victim. Coupled with Gaston's portrayal, it makes things far less interesting than they were in the source material. We have a clear bad guy (Gaston) which is EVIL, and a good guy (the Beast) which is GOOD because he's a victim. Really Disney ? Really ?

Graphical effects are amazing, but there is so much happening that I can't really focus on them.

Emma Watson as Belle... Humm.. There was something that didn't quite fit. Maybe I just can't see Emma Watson as anyone else than Hermione ? Maybe her acting wasn't good ? I can't quite decide yet.

I will finish by the stories about Belle's mother and the Beast's mother. Was that really necessary ? If they used this as a common ground for developping their relation (for example by sharing things about how it feels to lose one's mother), I would have understood. Also the Enchantress/Agatha acting was just... frightening. Keeping your eyes wide open like being on some sort of trance is not really acting in my opinion..… Expand

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sissi_stessSep 2, 2017

This film was unnecessary! Really nobody needed that. But if you gonna make the remarke regardless you should at least have a good casting. The acting was painful to watch. Emma Watson wasn't the right choice for Belle...zero emotions.

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Gorbax15Dec 1, 2017

Beauty And The Beast butchers the classic songs of the original and fails to utilize a good cast, rarely hitting it's mark and being a shallow and visually unpleasant film.

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Miles_SDec 3, 2017

Beauty And The Beast is a pretentious and visually and audibly unpleasant, its ugly visuals and butchering of the soundtrack underlining its failed attempt at an emotional narrative devolving into a thinly veiled attempt to use the originalsBeauty And The Beast is a pretentious and visually and audibly unpleasant, its ugly visuals and butchering of the soundtrack underlining its failed attempt at an emotional narrative devolving into a thinly veiled attempt to use the originals well deserved reputation to distract from the flaws of this disappointing rehash.… Expand

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wstennysonMar 17, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Review in Portuguese:
A Bela e a Fera apresenta ótima atuação de sua atriz principal, Emma Watson, que apresenta boa desenvoltura em grande parte do filme, conseguindo passar para o telespectador uma Bela tão forte e independente quanto a da animação, as vezes a ultrapassando, apesar da voz modificada pelo auto tune e as forçadas expressões, ou falta delas, em momentos não adequados. O filme contou com um time de atores que quase não apareceram, por motivos óbvios, seus personagens eram animados, Dan Steves, como a fera, mostrou que pode ser um bom ator, nas duas vezes em que apareceu, porém, sua voz no papel de fera deixou a desejar, talvez por conta dos editores de som que deixaram sua voz abafada e quase sem expressão. Seguido por Emma Thompson como madame Samovar, que conseguiu se igualar a sua antecessora, Angela Lansbury, fazendo com quem está assistindo a ame como no filme animado de 91. Não poderia deixar de falar então dos dois querido Ewan McGregor e Ian McKellen, este primeiro que ainda é muito lembrado pelo seu encantador papel em Mouling Rouge, nos lembra porque Lumière é um dos personagens mais queridos do filme, dando sua voz brutalmente sexy, que se encaixou perfeitamente com o personagem; Já o segundo, apesar de ser um grande ator, parece que foi colocado no papel apenas pelo nome, porém, no decorrer do filme, acaba fazendo com que a gente o acabe "suportando". Por fim, Audra McDonald que nos divertiu tanto a ponto de tirar o gosto pesado que o filme tenta mostrar e Nathan Mack como o fofo Chip, como não amar?!. Voltando as atuações visuais, temos uma surpresa e um grande ator da broadway disputando o título de melhor ator coadjuvante do filme, Luke Evans, não só mostrou um Gaston altamente frio e ao mesmo tempo charmoso, como quase cantou como seu antecessor, Richard White. Já Josh Gad, não precisa mostrar que é um baita de um cantor, filho da Broadway, Gad inovou, mostrou um Le Fou confuso quanto sua sexualidade, porém sem o cômico jeito que tinha na animação, a agonia na face do personagem, nos faz ter vontade de entrar dentro do filme e gritar para Gaston que seu parceiro o ama já que o mesmo não faz, o que só contribuiu para a tentativa de deixar o filme mais melodramático. Por fim, chegamos as partes técnicas, com uma baita produção de cenário, vestimentas, maquiagens e cabelo, o filme só pecou em tentar deixar as coisas bem teatrais, porém em momentos em que o exagero tinha que ser mostrado, a produção fica simples, é o exemplo da cena do baile, em que a roupa de Bela fica tão simples que o telespectador acaba se perguntando pelo exagerado vestido "tufado" da versão animada, a fotografia aparece calma, grande e bonita(e as vezes fakes). O Som do filme é bem diferenciado, e não deixa o telespectador tonto com tantas coisas na tela, apesar do excesso de auto tune. Não seria justo fazer o filme sem chamar Alan Menken para a trilha sonora, e o gigante da Disney não fez feio, inovou, mas com o tom do antigo filme e ainda nos presenteou com 3 novas músicas, porém, com destaque só para o solo da Fera, "Evermore" deveria ter entrado no primeiro filme, pois é tão gigante quanto "Belle", as outras suas musicas foram colocadas apenas para fazer um filme ainda mais musical do que já é. Já os efeitos especiais deixaram a desejar, parece que os editores se preocuparam nos detalhes dos cômodos, e nos lobos, que ficaram perfeitos, mas esqueceram do personagem principal, a Fera, o personagem ficou tão falso que você percebe que a Emma Watson está praticamente atuando sozinha. Por falar em edição, esta pecou em várias partes, desde cortes no meio da cena, e o desfoque exagerado. Por fim, como já abordado nesta crítica, o filme seguiu fielmente sua primeira versão, com apenas algumas mudanças, a representatividade é mostrada, não com excessividade, mas com a normalidade que a Disney passou a acreditar de uns anos para cá. O diretor Bill Condon, que com uma carta verde da própria Disney, colocou personagens negros na historia, mesmo não precisando, além de deixar explicito a sexualidade de Le Fou que era nítida mas foi abafada na animação de 91 quando a Disney ainda era conservadora, a melhor cena fica na hora em que três homens são travestidos de mulher pela Senhora Garderobe, sendo que um deles gostou, aqui fica meus parabéns ao Diretor. A Disney segue sua jornada de remakes Live-Actions de suas obras mais famosas, e com a Bela e a Fera, o primeiro filme de animação a concorrer ao Oscar de Melhor Filme, a pressão para que o filme saísse perfeito era enorme, felizmente e mais uma vez, a gigante acertou. A Bela e a fera segue seu sucesso, conquistando novos telespectadores. Nota: 8,3… Expand

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foxgroveMar 21, 2017

Whilst not as delightful as the original animated version, this at least benefits by having a director of some note and talent guiding it. The result is more than the predictable journeyman telling that so hindered 'Cinderella' a couple ofWhilst not as delightful as the original animated version, this at least benefits by having a director of some note and talent guiding it. The result is more than the predictable journeyman telling that so hindered 'Cinderella' a couple of years ago. Bill Condon moves the tale along at some pace despite a rather long running time. The musical numbers are extremely well staged especially 'Be my Guest' and 'Gaston' and camera work is imaginative. Luke Evans is a revelation here as 'Gaston' and his charismatic turn more than compensates for the shortcomings of Emma Watson's Rather listless Belle. She fails to impress either musically or dramatically. However, the film is so surprisingly entertaining and breathtakingly beautiful to look at that even her limitations can't derail the overall impact. The score is lovely, although the new songs are not up to the standard of the original ones, and production values -Design, costumes, visual effects, make-up and sound are all on the money. The ending is a bit too cutesy, but the (controversial? get over it!) gay sidekick adds some welcome humour and is an inspired touch.… Expand

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CrunchyGranolaMar 22, 2017

The original Beauty and the Beast animated movie is one of my all time favorites, so I had some trepidation about the live-action remake. But, as my rating shows, I was pleased and impressed by the new effort.

Emma Watson is the only actressThe original Beauty and the Beast animated movie is one of my all time favorites, so I had some trepidation about the live-action remake. But, as my rating shows, I was pleased and impressed by the new effort.

Emma Watson is the only actress that I could have accepted as the bookish, plucky Belle since it is who Watson really is, and who she played so many years as Hermione, and she did a creditable job. All of the other roles are also well cast The movie adds additional elements to the story, and its telling, that overall work very well. The timeline is clarified; the relationship of the town to the castle, the haunted forest, and the magic spell are also knitted together better. LeFou has become his own character, with his own comic moments, and real friendship with Gaston, who depends on LeFou to stabilize him at times. This is the single largest addition to the story and is entirely successful. The movie is also updated a bit for present day sensibilities in showing that a fair part of Gaston's male posse have man-crushes (LeFou), or latent feelings of which they are unaware (two of this other followers), all of which I liked.

There is a new song for the beast when he lets Belle go, which I thought was very good, and really needed by the story. I will miss it in the future when viewing the original animated movie (the Ebert site disses the new song, I think the reviewer is all washed up).

Another minor difference: the "bookshop" in the town has comically few books - which actually makes sense for the town as it is, and enhances the contrast of Belle's encounter with the Beast's vast library.

The "battle" scene in the castle involving the townspeople, where they are routed by the enchanted inhabitants played well - it makes perfect sense that the ordinary folk with get spooked by their magicked opponents and cut and run, leaving only the aggressive conceited Gaston to carry on the attack.

Any criticisms? Some.

Watson does get a little lost in castle scenes, they let them overwhelm the actress's presence. The run-time is a little long, and could have been tightened up a bit. The animation of Mrs. Potts was a little creepy. And I really missed the lovely, magical, narrated stained-glass introduction of the original.

Was a live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast necessary? Of course not. Is it better than the original? Again, no (that would be impossible). But I am glad that they did a creditable job.… Expand

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hectorjmtMar 23, 2017

This has to be one of the most beautiful movies I've seen so far. The edition, the whole project is just beautiful. Emma Watson did an incredible job as Belle, as a matter of fact, everyone embodied their characters perfectly. 10/10

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BasaureApr 1, 2017

Standing on its own it's a great movie with great performances. An awesome take on a timeless classic, supported with social awareness and profound subtext and ad hoc to 2017.

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VirgonoShakaMar 19, 2017

To be perfectly honest, I haven't been super enthusiastic about the live action adaptations of Disney's animated classic, mostly by concept than by execution, haven't watched neither the cinderella one nor the Jungle Book (although I haveTo be perfectly honest, I haven't been super enthusiastic about the live action adaptations of Disney's animated classic, mostly by concept than by execution, haven't watched neither the cinderella one nor the Jungle Book (although I have heard that one is very good and plannig to do so soon), but considering that this one is based on probably the best animated Dinsey movie ever (I consider Fantasia to be slightly better) it has huge shoes to try and emulate. And all things considered, I think it works for the most part as a "remaster" of the animated one. It maintains the core concept, songs and shots, and although that may cause some to just want to see the animated one, to me it captured at least most of the magic while adding some cool bits in general, especiallt trying to close some details that didn't made sense in the animated one (althought ironically adding a couple more) and adding some interestin background to the main an supporting cast. All in all, a great example of a movie done with care and true love for the original animated one. It was never supposed to be better, but for what it is, excellent production design, great music, great voice talent, good acting, and some great shots here and there, it leaves me with a great sense of nostalgia but also enjoyment. Recommended in general and if you like Disney, what are you doing reading this, go and watch it.… Expand

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stsieteMar 18, 2017

La mayor parte de lo que meten nuevo sobra, y algunos cambios(ejem GASTON ejem) son una cagada, a los objetos con CGI abusivo les falta carisma, con todo y con esto me gusta bastante como desarrollan la relación entre bella y bestia. PuesLa mayor parte de lo que meten nuevo sobra, y algunos cambios(ejem GASTON ejem) son una cagada, a los objetos con CGI abusivo les falta carisma, con todo y con esto me gusta bastante como desarrollan la relación entre bella y bestia. Pues eso, otro remake.… Expand

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MattBrady99Mar 28, 2017

"Forever can spare a minute."

The best way to describe 2017 "Beauty and the Beast" is the same thing I said about Cinderella (2015). If you seen the 1991 version then you've seen the new one already. To be fair, I liked this movie way more"Forever can spare a minute."

The best way to describe 2017 "Beauty and the Beast" is the same thing I said about Cinderella (2015). If you seen the 1991 version then you've seen the new one already.

To be fair, I liked this movie way more than Cinderella. Just the musical numbers and the stellar voice acting was one of the highlights of the film. Sir Ian McKellen and Ewan McGregor both steal the show.

Oh and if Josh Gad isn't the worst or annoying part of your movie, then you done something right. He's was pretty damn in this. Same thing with Luke Evens as the cartoon villain which fitted nicely in this type of universe.

While I still prefer the idea of the Beast being more practical rather than CGI, but Dan Stevens still gave a solid performance as the character.

Beside the obvious set designs and noticeable autotune, it's visually stunning and had an old fairly tale vibe to it. This is the closest thing we got that almost re-captures the magic of the 1991 film.

I had a lot of fun with this live adaptation. What's not so fun is the next live adaptations lined up. Like, seriously Disney? Well it's gonna make money anyway.… Expand

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DominArsenDec 8, 2018

La Belle et la Bête
J'y suis retourné 2 fois. Ce film est beau un peu comme Emma Watson.
Belle musique, Belle danse et surtout de bel effet psychédélique pour des scènes magiques.
Je ne dis rien de plus.. La découverte est plus alléchante....

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BrianMcCriticJun 17, 2017

A live action retelling that is almost pin point perfect. The film has a real grasp of the original, and while it rarely deviates it is told so well that you just go along for the ride. A

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GreatMartinMar 20, 2017

This Walt Disney combination of live and animated action has to be one of the most overproduced productions ever but no matter how thousands of napkins, dishes and gowns swirl around on the screen the basic story that makes "Beauty and theThis Walt Disney combination of live and animated action has to be one of the most overproduced productions ever but no matter how thousands of napkins, dishes and gowns swirl around on the screen the basic story that makes "Beauty and the Beast" a classic is still there.

Whether speaking through an animated object or being seen on screen, even if very briefly, it is always a joy to hear/see Ian McKellen, Stanley Tucci, Ewan McGregor, Audra McDonald, Emma Thompson and the glorious Gugu MBatha-Raw along with Nathan Mack as Chip the teacup. (Be sure to stay for ending credits.)

Emma Watson fills the shoes of Belle being the equal of any Disney's princesses and has the voice to match the image while Dan Stevens as the Beast is hidden behind fur and horns most of the movie and has a number near the end that he belts out with assurance. In addition it has Kevin Kline, always welcome in any movie, as Belle's father given more background than previous versions but not a major song to sing. Luke Evans is as narcissistic as any Gaston can be while Josh Gad, as his sidekick, is a delight in the movie.

The original songs by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman from the 1991 animated film are in the new plus 4 new songs by Menken and Tim Rice. The screenplay by Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spilotopoulos has added a lot of background giving the new film a running time of 2 hours and 9 minutes while the original animated 1991 film was 1 hour and 24 minutes. Let's talk about the 'scandal, associated with this film which would take more time to explain then what doesn't take place on the screen. Blink your eyes and you will miss it plus the exact same thing and more has been seen at least 20 times before and how many times have you seen men kiss, by accident in movies, which doesn't happen here! “Much ado about nothing.”

I have seen the animated film twice and the Broadway stage show three times, still as elaborate as this production is I will always fall for the love story and the 'tale as old as time'.… Expand

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coltonjamesMar 19, 2017

After Disney’s live-action remakes of Cinderella and The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast has a lot to live up to. It must take their (arguably) most popular animated film and transition it for modern audiences. With a cast consisting ofAfter Disney’s live-action remakes of Cinderella and The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast has a lot to live up to. It must take their (arguably) most popular animated film and transition it for modern audiences. With a cast consisting of mostly inanimate objects and a minotaur-like brute, director Bill Condon had a difficult task ahead of him. Thankfully, he was more than up for the challenge. Beauty and the Beast, for the most part, is a success despite some major flaws in its leads. A selfish prince, Dan Stevens, is doomed to live as a hideous beast, unless he finds true love. In walks Belle, Emma Watson, as the prince’s cursed staff makes a last-ditch effort for the prince to free them of their enchantment and find true happiness. I never believed in the relationship between Belle and the Beast. They didn’t have any chemistry until the final act of the film and it felt rushed. Watson and Stevens were serviceable in the leading roles, but unlike the rest of the cast, they felt replaceable. For most of movie, neither are given much to do. Watson seemed present in her scenes and that’s about it. She never felt charming or had any depth to her. Stevens was never intimidating as the Beast, and I didn’t have as much sympathy for him as I should have. Fortunately, the rest of the ensemble cast more than makes up for the lacking leads. Luke Evans and Josh Gad are perfectly cast. Evans shines as the incredibly narcissistic yet immensely likeable Gaston, while Gad’s take on the quirky and bumbling LeFou has the funniest moments of the film. The performance of “Gaston” was easily the best part of the movie. The nefarious duo steal each scene they’re in and I left the movie wishing they had more screen time. A lineup of all-time greats, including Ian McKellen, Emma Thompson and Stanley Tucci, make up the enchanted staff. Each actor and actress gives a larger than life performance and they all work great, with Ewan McGregor being the standout with his excellent rendition of “Be Our Guest”. The musical numbers drew me in and never felt out of place. Iconic songs such as “Beauty and the Beast” were done with admiration and were satisfying to see onscreen. Director Condon utilizes epic set designs and sweeping shots of beautiful landscapes to make Beauty and the Beast feel like a fairy tale come to real life. The tone is light-hearted, but dark when it needs to be. I would be laughing at a joke from LeFou in one scene, and feel deep sorrow for the cursed inhabitants of the castle in the next. It is a delicate balance that gives the film its emotional depth. The visual effects of the film are, for the most part, decent if not passable. However, the Beast looks near realistic in some scenes, but cartoonish in many others. It can be distracting when it appears Emma Watson is acting against something that isn’t as real as her. Despite some key character flaws and minor inconsistencies, I found Beauty and the Beast to be Disney’s best live-action remake yet. I was invested in the enchanted staff’s desperate attempt to make Belle fall for the Beast, and I had great time watching Gaston’s smug endeavors to woo Belle. The fun-spirited tone and energetic performances of the supporting cast left me feeling cheerful as I exited the theater. Disney keeps setting the bar higher and higher with its remakes, and they keep delivering.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoMar 20, 2017

"Beauty and the Beast" was a very good movie, where the essence of the animated film was very valuable, the characters I really liked, especially the characters of Bella, the Beast and Gaston. Emma Watson, Dan Stevens and Luke Evans stood out"Beauty and the Beast" was a very good movie, where the essence of the animated film was very valuable, the characters I really liked, especially the characters of Bella, the Beast and Gaston. Emma Watson, Dan Stevens and Luke Evans stood out in their characters, the story was very nice and very funny, one of the best of the year.… Expand

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GuyBeasleyMar 19, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A few weeks ago my twin brother and i sat down to watch the original Beauty and the Beast, because what better did we have to do. As soon as the movie started i got hooked, the songs, the characters, are just magnificent throughout the entire film. And this is how i felt with the live action version of the film. I got hooked right from the beginning of the film. Emma Watson as belle i feel did an amazing job. Belle is a character that you can relate to and i think Emma Watson did a great job portraying that aspect. A lot of people are saying that this film is too much like the original. I totally agree that it follows the same story line and main ideas, but as Chris stuckmannn would say, " if it isn't broke dont fix it". so overall I loved watching this film and would definitely recommend it!… Expand

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TheQuietGamerJun 10, 2017

The French fairy tale has once again been brought to the big-screen by Disney. Only this time in live-action form. If one was hoping for a more faithful adaptation of the original story this time around, then they would be disappointed. ThisThe French fairy tale has once again been brought to the big-screen by Disney. Only this time in live-action form. If one was hoping for a more faithful adaptation of the original story this time around, then they would be disappointed. This pretty much just a remake of the 1991 animated classic. It never strays from what that movie did by much at all, outside of it's own little personal touches to make it not quite a 100% repeat. As a result we are left with a movie that is very familiar as was to be expected based on those trailers. It's very "been there, done that" and doesn't hold a candle to it's animated counterpart. Yet by no means is it a bad movie. There's a reason this tale is as old as time and that's because it's a darn good one.

What keeps it from living up to it's predecessor is that it's more cartoonish in nature. There's an extra added sense of goofiness and more humor to every scene. It's missing that dark, more mature tone that made the original so charming, intimate, and effective. It's wonderful to see the dazzling light and pretty sights the director has in store for you. I also laughed regularly. It's clear that this version is more concerned about pure entertainment than having the tale pull at your heartstrings the way it did back in 1991. They even turned down the more menacing aspects of the Beast's personality like his violent outbursts to make it more appealing to all ages. There was a frightening aspect to the character for me as a kid so I see why they did it, but there's no hiding the fact that it hurts the story and romance in the end. Even in my early years when Beast's angry, loud eruptions gave me a fright I didn't mind them. Even then I noticed how it made Belle's slow peeling back of his layers all the more meaningful and effective. I also wasn't too happy with how characters like Cogsworth were pushed more into the background this time around.

There's a lot the movie does get right though. For starters it's absolutely gorgeous and the little touches like how the prince's beastly appearance shares features with his true human form. It also extremely well cast. Emma Watson really is the perfect Belle. For the most part the cast has been given more over-the-top versions of the characters. Watson is the only one who plays their character with the exact same conviction as their animated counterpart. Something I do not believe is the rest of the cast's fault. Instead the blame falls on the writer(s) and director. Luke Evans nails Gaston's arrogance and manipulative qualities. Then there's Josh Gad who is an absolute scene-stealer with this new version Le Fou, Gaston's sidekick who turns out to be quite endearing this time around. Much like the animated movie there are musical numbers. Most of which are ripped right from the original. They are surprisingly excellent. The dance accompanying them could have used so much, but it was nice to see, or rather, hear Disney not butcher these wonderful songs.

It's magic, romance, fantasy, visual splendor, and well-meaning silliness all rolled up into one big movie. We've basically seen this before and it was no doubt better then, but there is still reason to give this not so new version of a tale as old as time a watch. The qualities that made the fairy tale so well-loved in the first part are still here, albeit in lesser form. It's worth showing to the kids (but make sure they see the superior version at some point) and reliving a classic with some new little touches. 7.8/10… Expand

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Iky009Mar 26, 2017

There is a scary visual beauty, effects that hypnotize and capture the essence of the animated classic, and a magnificent soundtrack. It is a fact to say that Beauty and the Beast is a beautiful film you see (visually), but your visualThere is a scary visual beauty, effects that hypnotize and capture the essence of the animated classic, and a magnificent soundtrack. It is a fact to say that Beauty and the Beast is a beautiful film you see (visually), but your visual mastery is just a part of something that could be much more memorable, than just a beautiful and helpful film. Bela and Fera are back in action in a live-action adventure that will delight the new generation and nostalgia for what has grown with the animated classic.… Expand

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JNOTROct 30, 2017

In this live-action adaptation we find a very well played Belle by Emma Watson and a Beast correctly customized by Dan Stevens, but, the performances are not sustained in these 2 but in their secondary: with McGregor, McKellen and Luke EvansIn this live-action adaptation we find a very well played Belle by Emma Watson and a Beast correctly customized by Dan Stevens, but, the performances are not sustained in these 2 but in their secondary: with McGregor, McKellen and Luke Evans who is awesome as Gaston. The music is excellent and the new songs are good, but not up to the others. The musical numbers are well done, but, the Gaston bar scene is better than the iconic Beauty and the Beast. What I did not like were some of the things that are added to the plot and that have no relevance or just feel a little out of place and unnecessary.… Expand

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Voodoo123Jan 11, 2018

+Excellent cast
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+Great musical vibe -Auto-tune noticeable I was very entertained and impressed by this movie. I really enjoyed the amount of practical sets and costumes used to tell+Excellent cast
+High quality production mixes practical sets/costumes/CGI
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I was very entertained and impressed by this movie. I really enjoyed the amount of practical sets and costumes used to tell the story... It feels like a new sweet spot between musical theater and and an animated CG film.… Expand

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Jess_HillApr 14, 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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PipeCJun 7, 2017

Must Walt Disney Studios Redraw Its Future?

Disney presides over the current film scene in terms of money and art, however, for a person who loves and understands film substance, it's dishonorable and enervating to see how celluloid worldMust Walt Disney Studios Redraw Its Future?

Disney presides over the current film scene in terms of money and art, however, for a person who loves and understands film substance, it's dishonorable and enervating to see how celluloid world isn't being handled by creative artists, but by financial managers and accountants presiding artificial productions at box-office designs' expense, shelving true meaning of cinema. An archetype of this is the hybrid that I mentioned earlier, etymologically known as live- action. Hollywood executive's greed is derisory, greediness brazenly covers up under the shadow of hypothetical homages or reinventions. But we cannot declare that live-action feature films presented are strictly a way to make money, this is the hidden purpose, the released guinea pigs have been reasonably great. So this is where the final questioning emerges: must we pass unnoticed Disney's money desires if and only if it remains to offer audiovisual productions entirely well made, even if they continue to nurture the plague producing creative shortcomings nowadays? Judge for yourselves. Imaginative impasse's last prey is "Beauty and the Beast", Disney's first movie in being nominated in six different categories at the Academy Awards, of which won two awards with reference to its unforgettable OST. The reinterpretation of the story of a prince transfigured int beast because of his arrogant conceit and his corresponding love affair with a villager who arrives his castle to rescue her father, examining enormous expectation set up months ago, is a modern contraption artistically uneven, it fulfills the objective of evoking the amazing inspiration source, at the same time develops more complex stories and plausible motivations, but using an almost integral copy. Although there's a patent female empowerment message, an unjustified noise for the first homosexual character of the company and places as meticulous as magnificent, it looks as if narrative were in unripe, and I don't mean the tale itself, since we already know it fully, I say this for autonomy lack with the basic story.

William "Bill" Condon ("Dreamgirls" & "Mr. Holmes") does what he can with the tools on his property. We've had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Condon's aptitudes in sharply human films, the filmmaker exhibited his sensitive eye to portray fables with a dramatic base in these ones. The director will make to resurface briefly the charm of years ago with almost emulated camera shots, only altered by indescribable technological advances, however, the real magic keeps in the adorable animation from the 90s. The dance scene, 'Be Our Guest' musical number and the terminal moment will stimulate the awakening of memories supported by no ideal love and inner beauty, besides the rewarding minor variations to the soundtrack. Such immoderate fidelity allows it to touch both glory and failure at the same time. In respect of visual part, they had a laborious and delicate job, erect rightly Villeneuve, beast's gloomy palace or the tavern where LeFoe adulates Gaston with a song or make with extreme delicacy characters attire weren't easy. The filmmaking is objectively its specialty, keeping in mind narrative standards raised previously. Although Rococo style, CGI animations and clothing and make-up are fetching, that too dark effect prevailing in the third act is neither pleasant nor required. Fortunately, such chromatic attenuation doesn't discredit Belle's stunning yellow dress, the design of the sets and its animated characters or Emma Watson paying homage to "Mary Poppins" with her musical scene. Beautiful pictures.

If it had optimal challenges graphically, musically was impossible to get even an infinitesimal improvement, and effectively, impossible is impossible. Despite original composer (Alan Menken) returned to provide his services, none of his new scores are entirely predominant, however, the interpretation of the music classic in the voices of Ariana Grande and John Legend recalls melodic beauty from the original song.

The classic movie will remain a classic, but what would be a true modern classic falls short in charm. Exhausting run-time, Watson's overvaluation, the CGI technique in the face of the Beast of doubtful credibility, exaggerated darkness in the third act, and a few new forgettable songs complicate the goals of Disney about its winning streak. I've rated the film with reference to the original movie, since although they didn't want to alter or pass inspiration source, their attempt stays in a lax reinterpretation, as if Condon and his team wanted to draw frame by frame with beautiful elements which don't find who make them shine, and although in matter of adaptations, respectful similarity is what must prevail, it lacks magic. "Beauty and the Beast" (2017) is far from being a bad movie, nevertheless, they knew what and who they faced, and evidently failed to convince so big beasts.… Expand

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MasterRileyMar 23, 2017

Beauty and the Beast is a very enjoyable adaptation with a great cast, great music pieces and singing, beautiful costumes and locations, and a large sense of heart you'd come to expect from the fairy tale. At times it can be a little sillyBeauty and the Beast is a very enjoyable adaptation with a great cast, great music pieces and singing, beautiful costumes and locations, and a large sense of heart you'd come to expect from the fairy tale. At times it can be a little silly and others predictable, but really its what we've come to expect from the well known story.… Expand

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JyroJyroSep 27, 2017

The songs aren't great and Beast has the appearance of a second grade Chewbacca, but I left with a half smile on my face. This was mostly due to the brilliant casting of Emma Watson, but also the screenplay being so hauntingly spellbinding inThe songs aren't great and Beast has the appearance of a second grade Chewbacca, but I left with a half smile on my face. This was mostly due to the brilliant casting of Emma Watson, but also the screenplay being so hauntingly spellbinding in particular scenes. Unfortunately, I feel it's just being a little too lazy in its attempt to copy the original so closely.… Expand

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CarFan1999Aug 2, 2017

The best aspect of the movie is the set design and visual effects. The budget of this was $160 million and it shows. Every set piece is simply gorgeous and full of detail. The cinematography is great. Although this is live-action, there are aThe best aspect of the movie is the set design and visual effects. The budget of this was $160 million and it shows. Every set piece is simply gorgeous and full of detail. The cinematography is great. Although this is live-action, there are a lot of animated characters and they all fit seamlessly into the picture. The songs were also fantastic. Most were from the original film, but those and the few new songs were all done well. Having seen the 1991 film, the story of the new one is almost identical to the original. The only difference being that there are a few new scenes added. Then again, the original story was near-perfect, so not changing it is just fine. As far as acting goes, all the performers do a fine job, especially Luke Evens as Gaston. The only one who didn’t do well was the lead actress, Emma Watson. She does an ok job in the role as Belle, but she seemed to lack energy and her vocal performance was only so-so. On a side note, the soundtrack by Alan Menken is amazingly good. This isn’t a surprise, as he also scored the original film. Overall, I would give Beauty and the Beast (2017) a 70%. While it’s nowhere near as good as the original, it’s nonetheless a beautiful film. The story’s predictable (it’s nearly identical to the original) and Emma Watson’s performance could’ve been better. On the other hand, every shot is full of beauty and the songs are memorable.

There are parts that’ll have you tear up and others that will make you joyful. I would recommend seeing this, regardless if you’ve seen the original or not.… Expand

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tbeit2Apr 11, 2017

I thought this was a decent movie all around.

The positives are the amazing visuals, great songs and in general great film making. It was a beautiful movie and was always enjoyable to watch because of it. The acting was good as well. II thought this was a decent movie all around.

The positives are the amazing visuals, great songs and in general great film making. It was a beautiful movie and was always enjoyable to watch because of it. The acting was good as well. I especially enjoyed Gaston, I thought he was a fun villain. All of the singers do a decent or great job, even if there is a little reported autotune I didn't notice.

If I had to find some flaws, it would be that the plot is still really predictable and simple. I never saw the origional, but I heard that it is close to the same. I don't want to fault them too much since that is what they were going for, but repeated viewings will probably get bogged down due to the plot not having much suspense to begin with. I also thought that the ending went on for a bit too long. I'm sure most people know how it ends, but the individual scenes last really long for some reason, and that combined with the kind of hokey beginning (some really standard writing at the beginning as well) does add up some.

Despite these flaws, i enjoyed it. I am also happy they picked Emma Watson for the role, she did a beautiful job. I would recommend seeing it if you're a fan of Disney or just want to see a musical fairy tail. Isn't a required watch, but it was worth the money.… Expand

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Creeper3455Mar 27, 2017

Don't say that is better than the animated movie,because it's not. But at least is enjoyable and fun. I was almost scared of how could t be when the movie began,because from one song to another, it felt like a Broadway musical,but after theDon't say that is better than the animated movie,because it's not. But at least is enjoyable and fun. I was almost scared of how could t be when the movie began,because from one song to another, it felt like a Broadway musical,but after the 1st act, it turns (luckily) into the same old Disney musical. When the visual effects started to roll out, it was impressive,but when the Beast (played greatly by Dan Stevens) appeared, some of the moments were fine. With the addition of some never seen-before scenes, it felt like the movie was going to a dark and emotional turn. Everything felt like that, but when we get into the last act, everything was like it came out from a comedy.The performances were all great and, as i expected, Emma Watson shined as Belle and Luke Evans dominated the comedy of this movie alongside Josh Gad,aside from being a total badass. In the end, this live action remake is NOT better than the animated, but it manages to deliver a promising story, some touching moments, great acting and solid visual effects.… Expand

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moviewithmegJan 23, 2018

I was hesitantly excited going into the theater this weekend. I mean it is a “tale as old as time”, how could Disney keep this “tale” classic, without making it an unnecessary shot by shot remake? The answer: original songs, a bomb supportingI was hesitantly excited going into the theater this weekend. I mean it is a “tale as old as time”, how could Disney keep this “tale” classic, without making it an unnecessary shot by shot remake? The answer: original songs, a bomb supporting cast, and banking on weak reminiscent 90’s girls hit with the double whammy of Hermione-Belle.

And in my eyes, Emma Watson probably couldn’t have failed. Despite some noticeable audio-tune and a relatively one note performance, she is the definitive “well-read-and-beautiful”actress currently. And her off screen crusades as a modern feminist icon have only secured her as one of the most popular non-traditional “Hollywood” actresses.

As for the supporting cast, the animate objects were all so whimsical. Ewan McGregor, Sir Ian McKellan, and Emma Thompson as Lumiere, Cogsworth, and Mrs. Potts respectively had old Disney charm down pat, so I forgive McGregor for what I personally thought was the most dissapointing song recreation of “Be Our Guest”, and a weak accent.

I was on the fence about Luke Evans as Gaston, simply because the only person in Hollywood with the physique I expect for Gaston is Dwayne Johnston. But with some shoulder pads, extra layers, and one of the strongest vocal performers in the whole show, he really exceeded my expectations. Josh Gad’s comic relief Le Fou modernized the whole production, and had some of the best lines, and despite being pretty easily swayed to to good side in the end, but was a real bright spot in general.

Speaking of Gad, there was a lot of press about Le Fou being the first gay Disney character, which I saw as a very subtle plot line that was never entirely resolved, or really deeply explored. The one thing to say is props to Disney I guess, since they refused to cut 1-2 seconds of footage, and it would have been very easy to have backed down to criticism.

Moving on to the music, obviously the inclusion of Alan Menken was a win. There were are few original song additions, that I though were a necessity to keep this version fresh. My roommate and I have been going on and on over one of the new songs in particular, “Evermore”. I don’t want to spoil anything, but I have now seen this movie twice, and teared up twice during this song. However, I am going to say that may have more to do with my personal love life tendencies.

Overall, one of the best aspects of the story was how they spent more meaningful time on the relationship between Belle and the Beast. As a side note, wouldn’t she call him Adam? No? Anyway, the falling in love aspects seemed more organic than in it’s animated counterpart (which I revisited last weekend in preparation). I instinctively accredit this to Stephen Chbosky (Perks of Being a Wallflower), who I had more general trust in than Bill Condon (Twilight). There is a lot I could go on about, plot changes, how hot the beast was, fleshed out character backgrounds, my goosebumps during the Belle Reprise, but I think I will cut myself off here and just say if you think you may enjoy this, I’m sure you will. 7/10… Expand

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MonkiReviewsAug 9, 2017

A great remake of the animated original. The story was the same, but that is a good thing. The CGI looked amazing, and very realistic. The acting and singing wasn't amazing, but at times was great. It is for sure worth a watch.

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CalumRhysUKApr 7, 2017

Growing up in the 90's, my childhood was primarily all about Disney films, those animated tales that helped us escape from reality, with the original 'Beauty and the Beast' still holding up today as one of Disney's finest efforts. So when aGrowing up in the 90's, my childhood was primarily all about Disney films, those animated tales that helped us escape from reality, with the original 'Beauty and the Beast' still holding up today as one of Disney's finest efforts. So when a film that's as important to our childhood is remade into a live action adaptation, opinions are going to be divisive, as they are here. To sum it up however, this film isn't actually that bad... but damn was it still embarrassing to ask for a ticket for this at the cinema...

Bill Condon is an unknown director, primarily for one reason, his catalogue of films are practically tripe, yeah I'm looking at you 'Twilight', so why Disney entrusted him with a project of this scale is beyond me, probably revolving around financial gain, but heck this is still his strongest effort to date.

The best way to describe this film is that it's technically a shot-for-shot remake, but with extra filler scenes in-between. The main "wow" factor of this film is in its gorgeous production design and costume design, of which I wouldn't be surprised got Oscar nominations next year. The cinematography is generally rather alluring and the visual effects are pristine, but lack in comparison to say 'The Jungle Book' (arguably Disney's strongest live-action adaptation of recent years). I can't fault the acting (maybe Ewan McGregor's flimsy French accent aside) and the songs were executed brilliantly.

My main issue however, was how "dumbed-down" this film was in comparison to the original, perhaps kids of the 90's were just a little more intelligent and didn't need those gags... who knows, but despite it all, the film has that magical vista we all need in our life, something to make us smile. Sure, it'll never stand up to the original, and there are noticeable flaws lying about, but this aside it is still a charming film.… Expand

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LucascastawayApr 14, 2017

Filme com visual ótimo ( o castelo esta quase perfeito ) a fera e etc / 3D Funciona em varios momentos / roteiro otimo / O filme contem bastante musicas e é um filme focado mais para o publico feminino ( pois e princesa e meio que um musicalFilme com visual ótimo ( o castelo esta quase perfeito ) a fera e etc / 3D Funciona em varios momentos / roteiro otimo / O filme contem bastante musicas e é um filme focado mais para o publico feminino ( pois e princesa e meio que um musical ) / mesmo sendo homem eu gostei do filme , em certos momentos fiquei entediado por exemplo : nas cenas de musica ( mais isso e questao de gosto ) / Enfim para o publico feminino nota 8 ou 9 / para o masculino 6 ou 7… Expand

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ViniciusBritoJul 14, 2018

This Beauty and the Beast movie is a big remake from the 1991 version, wich is based on the fairy tail of 1740 written by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot. This one is directed by Bill Condon. The story of this movie is exactly the same as the 1991This Beauty and the Beast movie is a big remake from the 1991 version, wich is based on the fairy tail of 1740 written by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot. This one is directed by Bill Condon. The story of this movie is exactly the same as the 1991 is, the concept is the same and some scenes are exactly like the 1991 version is. But this one have added some things, it gave more background to some characthers, changed the personality in other, but it is pretty much a different clone.
One of the most brilliant aspects of the first one are the songs and how they were fit in the story, always having some meaning and with a great vocal. In this one i personally don't think that the songs were as well sung as in the original, but it wasn't bad, in the first song of the movie it is easily noticiable that the character were being dubbed, the mouth moving and the song wasn't well connected, but it happened only at the first song, in the others it felt better. The movie present some new songs, some of than are pretty good and useful, some aren't that much, but personally i enjoyed the new presentations.
The CGI in some moments was a real problem, especially when the beast interacted with some person in a environment with lighting, because it really was very noticiable the cgi there, the motin capture wasn't bad, it was pretty good, but the cgi itself was noticeable near a human. The objects cgi was better for one side, they were really well constructed but in other hand i didn't find them so charismatic as they were in the original movie.
The acting of Emma Watson in some moments worked out, but i really couldn't feel that love that she was supose to deliever, in my opininon she needs to develop more the art of pass emotions with her facial expressions, but in moments of happines and sadness i think that she was able to do a good job. Dan Stevens as the Beast delivered i nice creature, he were able with his voice to pass the idea of fragile but at the same time trying to get better, like a kid that didn't know how to do what he have to, i believe that he got close to what the beast were in the original, and also sang really well. Now Luke Evans was great, he didn't just look like Gaston from the original, but incarnated the character in every aspect, the way of speak, the way of look and how much he think that he is a badass. Josh Gad did a very nice job as Lefou, he was funny and had a bigger arch than in the original. Now the objects in my opinion were all great dubbed, Ewan Mcgregor deserves a shotout, if the cgi objects couldn't be so charismatic in their appearances, they definely got some points in their voices, Ewan isn't just charming while he does his french accent, but he also is a great singer. Ian McKellen were very funny, his character was adorable because of the nice voice and tones that he gave him.
The movie give a situation of greater danger as regards the original was, it gave a sense of need to achieve the objective bigger than the original was.
In some moments the movie felt rushed, even that it is considerable longer then the original.
The montage of the music clips were really good, it did had a little of the magic that it had in the original there, it was well done.
There is one sequence in this movie that they added, that was gorgeous, in this one Belle is a lover of stories just like in the original, but here the Beast also is a cult person. There is a moment that beast say to Belle "let's run away from this place" and they go to the library, and when they got a book and use it, they just got transported to where they wanted to. I think that it was a great way to show how people to read books, watch movies or even play video games feel while doing it so, when i'm watching a movie i completely got out of my reality and start living inside of that universe that got apresented to me, and just like beast said, getting out of the reality, i though that sequence great.
The cinematography isn't one of the bests, i think that it is a lack of colors, i miss a visual identity here, but in other hand there was a moving camera that really made me feel the place, make know the place a little more. The mise-en-scène so as the original was, this one is also very good.
The costumes were varied and ludic, in this aspect they really got it right.
The background that were added to the prince gave more content to the character, but the one added to Belle i don't think that it were so full of meaning like it could, maybe it was unnecessary.
The geography got confuse in some moments, sometimes seems to be a fast travel to somewhere, sometimes seems to be days long, it got confused.
The movie isn't great as the original was, but it isn't bad neither, it does have problems with the cgi, it felt rushed and does have continuity issues. But even with that it does have a little of the magic of Disney, the scenario is very good, the musics are wonderful and the acting worked very well in a lot of moments.… Expand

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ctleng76Jul 10, 2017

All the critics rave about Emma Watson. I agree that she is a great actor, and does a great job portraying Belle, however her singing is not strong. She stays on-key, but there just isn't that professional polish or vibrato that should goAll the critics rave about Emma Watson. I agree that she is a great actor, and does a great job portraying Belle, however her singing is not strong. She stays on-key, but there just isn't that professional polish or vibrato that should go along with it. With this being a musical, the leading lady should have also been a strong singer.… Expand

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thecriticbananaAug 11, 2017

Podría decir que esta película sería más para niños. Hablando ya en ver la película para personas adultas, la bella y la bestia es una mi*rda completamente. El hecho es que los efectos especiales y la animación en su mayoría es pésima, noPodría decir que esta película sería más para niños. Hablando ya en ver la película para personas adultas, la bella y la bestia es una mi*rda completamente. El hecho es que los efectos especiales y la animación en su mayoría es pésima, no pude evitar reírme al ver como la bestia se mira tan falsa. Lo único, pero no del todo salvable es la actuación de Emma Watson. Una película de mucha expectativa pero que no llena ni la mitad.… Expand

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EpicDanAug 28, 2017

i have seen the animated version before, i really enjoyed it. and i was really hyped about this version. it did not complete all my expectation but i kinda like this movie. especially the visuals & emma watson's performance. overall, it is ai have seen the animated version before, i really enjoyed it. and i was really hyped about this version. it did not complete all my expectation but i kinda like this movie. especially the visuals & emma watson's performance. overall, it is a nice relaxing family friendly film.… Expand

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MLPNASCARFan18Oct 16, 2017

While it's not as grand as the Animated version, The Live Action Version stays true to the story but as for the cast...well not so much. Emma Watson (who is spectacular in the Harry Potter films) doesn't quite really fit this role as BelleWhile it's not as grand as the Animated version, The Live Action Version stays true to the story but as for the cast...well not so much. Emma Watson (who is spectacular in the Harry Potter films) doesn't quite really fit this role as Belle and it's due to the fact that her singing really wasn't in tune like everyone else. It's a good film but the 1992 version is way better… Expand

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ThaddeusDec 16, 2017

While most critics and fans say that Emma Watson did the best I disagree. She was good, but the best actor in this film was Luke Evans as Gaston. The film was good, but just not as memorable as the first one.

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ElthorJun 20, 2019

I had put off watching this film for a couple years out of love for the original film. Having now watched it, I give it a solid 'meh'.

In fairness, it may be the best of Disney's animated to live-action film remakes, but that's a very lowI had put off watching this film for a couple years out of love for the original film. Having now watched it, I give it a solid 'meh'.

In fairness, it may be the best of Disney's animated to live-action film remakes, but that's a very low bar.

The movie is at its best when it is a mirror image of the animated classic and at it's worst when it shoehorns in political ideology that takes you out of the film. Not an issue for you? Don't worry, there's a lot of other problems in between.

First and foremost, Emma Watson CAN NOT SING. She needs the help of computer software. It's not always awful, but her singing is usually emotionless and occasionally edges towards T-Pain levels of processing.

Also disappointing is the Beast's CG work. I like old sci-fi and can handle rubber masks and shaky sets. More is expected from a 2017 flagship film. Some times passable, but occasionally the Beast looks like he has no weight or is in a 10 year old videogame cut-scene.

Songs, scenes and additionally story has been added, and yet there is a strange moment when your realize that Belle's ailing father must have walked through the snow, wolves and forest to get home. Their horse, Philippe, is still at the castle, so it is either that or we are supposed to remember how he got back in the animated film in order to fill this plot hole.

As far as the political messaging, I leave that to the reader to determine their level of annoyance by it. Identity politics abound. LeFou is ridiculously gay now, making his frequent touching of Gaston both creepy and inappropriate. Finally, Gaston has a gun now instead of his original bow and arrow and knife. It's one of those fully automatic flintlock pistols judging by the way he can reload it in 10 seconds just by putting a hand in his pocket. Because guns are bad, right?

In a vacuum, this would be a pretty good film, but the original animated feature DOES exists, as does the hit Broadway musical. That makes this pointless and a poor copy... as are pretty much all of Disney's current live-action cash grabs.… Expand

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DoniJrNov 9, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's soulless on a lot of scenes, but on my second watch I enjoyed it more than the first time and actually let me be led by my nostalgia and love for the original animation. I like the new music and the moment Belle returns to Paris to discover about what happened to her mother, it's a very touching moment. The 'Evermore' scene it's also really good, specilly for being a really good song addition. The cast is good and the set designs is the strongest quality from the movie.… Expand

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Kirollos-NoahNov 29, 2018

I liked the original version of Beauty and The Beast, and the live-action version was fine too, but the original version is way better than this remake!
It doesn't men that this movie is bad, no, it's good though, with some memorableI liked the original version of Beauty and The Beast, and the live-action version was fine too, but the original version is way better than this remake!
It doesn't men that this movie is bad, no, it's good though, with some memorable moments.

Beauty and The Beast delivers every good and bad in the original version, and I didn't like, and yeah, I didn't love the original version, I only liked it! And I had hope to see them fixing these problems, but unfortunately, they made the same mistakes, with bad performances!

Let's start with the performances:
Emma Watson was nice, Dan Stevens as The Beast's voice was great and Luke Evans was fine... The others were totally fake-acting!

The Beast's Form was not good, but the CGI was excellent!
Actually, the CGI of the entire movie was great!

I found the story sometimes boring, and the romance was bad just like the original version, the storytelling took sometime to become thrilling, and I didn't like that at all, as I didn't like that in the original version!

The songs were unnecessary and not really good! And once more the remake did the same mistake of the original version.

The final fight was short, but breathtaking though!

As a result, Beauty and The Beast presents a great remake -literally remake!- that every fan of the original version is seeking to see, but I'm not a fan of it, and I expected something bigger than just a "remake", but still, it's worth watching, and for me it's a one-watch movie!… Expand

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IsjanHamelJun 18, 2019

EVERYTHING IS AUTOTUNED!!!! Sweet mother of monkey milk just cast actors that can SING jeezzzz

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Ahmedrizwan11Jul 10, 2019

The movie was alright. however i did not like emma watson in the movie. She was not acting like belle at all. Most characters were annoying to watch,such as belles dad. They dont do anything different in this movie

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Enzo_SoloMay 6, 2020

The film is very poorly made for 2017, with ugly FX compared to other films of the year like Spiderman Homecoming so avoid!

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RK800mk1Oct 28, 2020

As live-action Disney remakes go, not the worst. But still, overly gaudy. I did enjoy how the ending had a bit more weight than the original, but other than that, not very memorable. The CG is so "perfect" looking that it looks like theAs live-action Disney remakes go, not the worst. But still, overly gaudy. I did enjoy how the ending had a bit more weight than the original, but other than that, not very memorable. The CG is so "perfect" looking that it looks like the characters are standing in front of a giant painting in certain scenes. I just wish Disney would have spent more time developing new stories instead of rehashing old ones.… Expand

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BANNEDGGlndccntJan 31, 2022

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FreedomFightersMar 30, 2018

Normally, I'm not one to disagree with the critics if they like a film. I may occasionally disagree with critics that gave the film lower scores, and I've definitely given more than a few good scores to films that have gotten low scores fromNormally, I'm not one to disagree with the critics if they like a film. I may occasionally disagree with critics that gave the film lower scores, and I've definitely given more than a few good scores to films that have gotten low scores from critics. However, I've rarely given lower scores to films that got good marks, because usually I can kind of gauge why critics enjoyed a film and apply that myself. This, however, is an exception. The live-action recreation of "Beauty and the Beast" is most certainly well-crafted and well-intentioned, the visual design is wondrous, the music is nice, the acting is good, and the film as a whole is faithful to the original, classic animated film. That, however, is also the film's biggest downfall, because unfortunately, there IS a such thing as being "too faithful," and it honestly felt like I was watching a tit-for-tat, shot-for-shot retelling of the original animated film, without many attempts at taking unique angles to the "Tale As Old As Time." If you found some enjoyment in it, fine by me, I'm glad you liked it, but me personally, I just couldn't get into this like I did with the original animated film. And it's really hard for me to judge it on its own merit when it honestly makes me want to fall asleep. I'm sorry, I wanted to love this live-action redux of "Beauty and the Beast," but it was just too hard to fall in love with.… Expand

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PericowskyOct 1, 2017

Nothing new, just copied the previous book, reversing it to live action, can not be that not a single variant have dared to handle, only being little subversive about the gay character. I must point out good costumes (as Disney alwaysNothing new, just copied the previous book, reversing it to live action, can not be that not a single variant have dared to handle, only being little subversive about the gay character. I must point out good costumes (as Disney always surprised with that item) and majestic art direction.… Expand

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manningn15Aug 17, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beauty and the Beast is definitely my favorite live-action remake of a Disney animated movie and one of my favorite movies of all time. I loved how this one gave more of a backstory to how the Prince became the Beast and what he did that got him turned into the Beast. The acting and voice over performances were terrific especially from Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Emma Thompson, Ewan McGregor, Ian McKellen, Kevin Kline, Audra McDonald, Stanley Tucci, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. The visuals were phenomenal especially the Beast and all of the inanimate objects that are now alive. The musical numbers were outstanding especially the Be Our Guest number, the Belle number, the Evermore number, and the Aria number. The soundtrack was excellent especially the songs Beauty and the Beast, Evermore, How Does a Moment Last Forever, Be Our Guest, Belle, and Something There. The soundtrack is my favorite Disney soundtrack, my 2nd favorite soundtrack of all time, and one of my favorite albums of all time. The score was fantastic. The costumes were remarkable especially Belle's gold dress, Belle's blue dress, Madame de Garderobe's blue and gold dress, Gaston's outfit, and Plumette's blue and white dress. The sets and scenery were wonderful especially the beautiful castle that the Prince/the Beast, his workers/the inanimate objects, and later Belle live in together. Beauty and the Beast is a definite A++ movie for me but will never beat the original.… Expand

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OnaskDec 1, 2018

Me esperaba algo pocho y coincide con lo que me he encontrado.

Este remake live-action basado en la obra animada original pierde el 95% del encanto de la genial película de 1991 que marcó la infancia de tantísima gente. Aquí, laMe esperaba algo pocho y coincide con lo que me he encontrado.

Este remake live-action basado en la obra animada original pierde el 95% del encanto de la genial película de 1991 que marcó la infancia de tantísima gente.

Aquí, la personalidad y el carisma de los personajes se pierde por completo, salvando en algún momento a Bella y como mucho a Potts y a Chip. No entiendo muy bien que es lo que pasa con el CGI de Bestia pero sus movimientos y animaciones se ven tremendamente amateurs, y es algo que no consigo explicarme con el ingente presupuesto que han destinado a esta cinta. Voy a salvar el decorado y vestuario que están realmente bien (aunque qué demonios, solo tenían que adaptar lo ya establecido años atrás por cosas que funcionen en la realidad, pero bueno), y voy a suponer que hoy en día los peques pueden disfrutar algo de esto y les puede parecer bonito y entretenido.

Si alguien consigue darme un punto a favor de por qué debería ver esta película y no la original que dé un paso al frente, pero de verdad, no veo por ningún lado la razón de ver esta versión salvo "por ver como serían los personajes en la vida real".

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All_ButTrU4Jul 5, 2022

Despite the sheer acting power displayed by Emma Watson and Dan Steven's on prior projects there is nothing here to show for it. This is an expensive snooze fest that doesn't even contain the higlight of the musical numbers that capturedDespite the sheer acting power displayed by Emma Watson and Dan Steven's on prior projects there is nothing here to show for it. This is an expensive snooze fest that doesn't even contain the higlight of the musical numbers that captured millions hearts previously. Not everything needs a live remake !… Expand

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DerekReideApr 9, 2019

It's okay. It really falls short on the singing talent. Musically, Emma Watson just isn't the best casting choice. But she was a good Belle with the singing aside. Everything else was fair.

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hello_worldMar 9, 2019

The film is a competent remake of the classic animation, but it offers very little else to the viewing experience. Emma Watson's lack of singing ability does mean that her songs lose some of its impact. The film added a few scenes and songs,The film is a competent remake of the classic animation, but it offers very little else to the viewing experience. Emma Watson's lack of singing ability does mean that her songs lose some of its impact. The film added a few scenes and songs, but they contribute little to the characters and overall plot and feels like they were mostly added because they wanted to add more stuff into the film. The film does do one clever thing by foreshadowing up how the villain is defeated in the end where in the original, it kind of happened out of nowhere. overall the movie's not good but not bad.… Expand

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Mclovin69Jul 2, 2022

Eh i never even really liked the plot of beauty and the beast with the whole stockhold syndrome

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FidelGastroMar 20, 2022

Well made film. I don't really seek out these live-action animated films, but this one was pretty good. The high quality was mostly due to the cast, led by Emma Watson in the lead role. The only thing that bothers me a bit is too muchWell made film. I don't really seek out these live-action animated films, but this one was pretty good. The high quality was mostly due to the cast, led by Emma Watson in the lead role. The only thing that bothers me a bit is too much singing. Unfortunately, Disney movies couldn't do without it. However, I understand that the film is primarily intended for a child audience and they certainly enjoy it. I rate it 8/10.… Expand

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Sosmooth1982Dec 10, 2022

Very disappointed in this movie. I was expecting it to be as good as the cartoon one, but it wasn't. It was actually kind of boring. I also didn't buy in to thier chemistry at all. It looked really cool though.

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Mr_alternateJun 7, 2022

I just find this movie very boring. It offers no substance and doesn't bring anything to come back to. I would have rather had a train wreck then a boring waste of time made by a soul-less corporation. The Autotuned singing was alsoI just find this movie very boring. It offers no substance and doesn't bring anything to come back to. I would have rather had a train wreck then a boring waste of time made by a soul-less corporation. The Autotuned singing was also off-putting due to the artificial feeling it gives to any song.… Expand

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Kevin_Manning_Aug 26, 2023

"Beauty and the Beast" accomplishes the remarkable feat of breathing new life into a beloved classic. The performances of Emma Watson, Josh Gad, Luke Evans, and Dan Stevens are nothing short of extraordinary, each actor infusing their"Beauty and the Beast" accomplishes the remarkable feat of breathing new life into a beloved classic. The performances of Emma Watson, Josh Gad, Luke Evans, and Dan Stevens are nothing short of extraordinary, each actor infusing their character with a depth and charisma that resonates throughout the film.

Emma Watson's embodiment of Belle is a revelation, capturing the character's intelligence, strength, and compassion with a grace that's truly enchanting. Josh Gad brings delightful humor to the role of LeFou, while Luke Evans's Gaston is both charismatic and compelling. And in Dan Stevens's Beast, we witness a captivating transformation from isolation to vulnerability, adding a layer of emotional resonance to the narrative.

The film's visual splendor is only matched by its stunning music, seamlessly intertwining Alan Menken's iconic melodies with new enchanting compositions. The musical numbers are a celebration of nostalgia and innovation, capturing the magic of the original while breathing fresh life into the story.

"Beauty and the Beast" is a testament to the power of storytelling, visual artistry, and remarkable performances. It's a cinematic masterpiece that invites both fans of the animated classic and new audiences to be swept away by a tale as old as time, brought to life in a way that's nothing short of magical.… Expand

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