Beauty and the Beast

Name: Beauty and the Beast
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Family, Musical
Released: March 17, 2017
Duration: 129 min
Rating: 65
Cast: Dan Stevens, Emma Watson, Gerard Horan, Hattie Morahan, Haydn Gwynne

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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: March 17, 2017 | PG

Starring: Dan Stevens, Emma Watson, Gerard Horan, Hattie Morahan, Haydn Gwynne, Josh Gad, Kevin Kline, Luke Evans, Ray Fearon

Summary: Belle (Emma Watson), a bright, beautiful and independent young woman is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within.

Director: Bill Condon

Genre(s): Fantasy, Romance, Family, Musical

Rating: PG

Runtime: 129 min

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Mick LaSalle

Mar 15, 2017

Beauty and the Beast creates an air of enchantment from its first moments, one that lingers and builds and takes on qualities of warmth and generosity as it goes along. Read full review

Matt Maytum

Mar 3, 2017

A delightful live-action recreation of a familiar fable. You’ve seen it before, but its spirit and pizzaz are pretty much irresistible. Read full review

Time Out London Cath Clarke

Mar 13, 2017

This is a lavish pull-out-all-the-stops musical. Read full review

Anthony Lane

Mar 20, 2017

Beauty and the Beast is delectably done; when it’s over, though, and when the spell is snapped, it melts away, like cotton candy on the tongue. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Mar 15, 2017

I can’t say I loved it, as it drags and drags and only occasionally springs to life. But this “tale as old as time” resonates as well as it ever has, and its songs still stick with you long after the closing credits. Read full review

Matt Donato

Mar 3, 2017

Beauty And The Beast lacks some of the astonishing visual prowess of previous Disney live-action remakes, but still sings and dances with enjoyable style. Read full review

Tasha Robinson

Mar 17, 2017

It’s largely a frustrating clone of the original movie — same songs, same script, often even the exact same shot choices — but it replaces every moment of authentic or moving emotion with bombast and hyperbolic overemphasis. Read full review

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dangers

Mar 17, 2017

What's wrong with critics? What's with all the controversy? This movie is a masterpiece. It’s very well done. I loved it for its cast, its faithfulness to the original movie, its production design, visual effects and music. Everything about it is perfect. It will surely grab some Oscars.

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halfbloodprince

Sep 5, 2020

Charming, very well cast and visually grand. This live action Beauty and the Beast proves to be a magical, entertaining and endearing film.

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BHBarry

Apr 3, 2017

“Beauty and the Beast” was originally a black and white French film drama that went on to be made into a number of animated feature films and, now, Disney has produced a live action musical with the same story and characters. Utilizing the music of Alan Menken, the lyrics of the late Howard“Beauty and the Beast” was originally a black and white French film drama that went on to be made into a number of animated feature films and, now, Disney has produced a live action musical with the same story and characters. Utilizing the music of Alan Menken, the lyrics of the late Howard Ashman and those of his successor, the talented Tim Rice, the film stars Emma Watson (Beauty), Dan Stevens (Beast/Prince), Emma Thompson, Ewan McGregor and Audra McDonald in this fantasy tale that captures the charm and beauty of the past films but with choreography and orchestrations that dazzle the eyes and ears of its audience even more. As difficult as remakes can be to reach the level of its predecessors, , this new version directed and co-written by Bill Condon equals the task and is a pure joy to watch and behold. The simplicity of the story coupled with awesome magical visual effects and a score that Mr. Menken can well be proud of make this a theatrical experience for all to enjoy. Although reluctant at first to go to “another revival” of this time honored classic, I’m so very glad I did. I give the film a 9 rating and recommend it to all who still believe that movies that entertain and leave us with a good feeling at its conclusion are to be valued, respected and, most of all, seen.… Expand

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Flexedacorn

Mar 29, 2017

I went into the theater with tempered expectations as the original animated film is one of my favorites. I was NOT disappointed and left the theater genuinely happy. It is for the most part the exact same story, with some slight alterations to add more character development to Belle and herI went into the theater with tempered expectations as the original animated film is one of my favorites. I was NOT disappointed and left the theater genuinely happy. It is for the most part the exact same story, with some slight alterations to add more character development to Belle and her Father. Much like most Disney live action films the casting was spot. My personal favorites were the amazing chemistry between Josh Gad as LeFou and Luke Evans as Gaston. The film is a must see for fans of the original or for those who are looking for a good family oriented film.… Expand

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Rebecca31

Mar 24, 2017

A tale as old as time, honestly I wished it had stayed that way. There’s no question that the animated version is better than this remake, but sure we all knew that already didn’t we? From her opening song Emma Watson seemed horribly miscast, her voice auto tuned to within an inch of itsA tale as old as time, honestly I wished it had stayed that way. There’s no question that the animated version is better than this remake, but sure we all knew that already didn’t we? From her opening song Emma Watson seemed horribly miscast, her voice auto tuned to within an inch of its life was very disappointing, however as the story progressed she did manage to win me over. Her relationship with the Beast felt genuine and there was strong chemistry between Watson and Dan Stevens. Luke Evans was a definite show stealer, perfectly channelling the essence of Gaston and perhaps the best thing in the entire movie. The only character that didn’t seem to live up to the standard was Ewan McGregor and his horrendous attempt at a French accent and if you thought listening to a bad French accent was annoying you should hear him sing with it. Cringe.
But why oh why Disney did you feel the need to add mediocre songs to an otherwise perfect set list? There is one additional song in particular and if you’ve seen the movie then you know what I’m talking about. It was unbelievably out of place and upset the pace of the movie. So unfortunately for me this disrupting the pace of the story happened too often and I was left sitting there thinking the animated version is a far superior movie and the only reason for this remake is the money which is has certainly made in buckets.
We all know the story and what should have been a dramatic and emotional last act was simply bland. There was no emotion so although I did enjoy a lot of this movie it’s just not as good as it should have been. For all the diehard Disney fans there’s no recommendation because no doubt you’ve already seen this but for everyone else maybe watch the animated version instead.… Expand

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NerdConsultant

Mar 24, 2017

So, where do I stand with Beauty and the Beast, because this is one of the more complicated films of the year for me. Well, on the one hand I like the fact that it’s a nice re-creation of the original film, which I enjoyed. The downside is that that is also its biggest weakness. ItSo, where do I stand with Beauty and the Beast, because this is one of the more complicated films of the year for me. Well, on the one hand I like the fact that it’s a nice re-creation of the original film, which I enjoyed. The downside is that that is also its biggest weakness. It doesn’t really feel like a new film, it just feels like a repeat, which would be fine for a stage show, but not an entire movie. Especially considering that Jungle Book and Cinderella did a much better job updating their stories. I get a sense that Beauty and the Beast has not been around long enough to really warrant an update since the original one still holds up, there are not that many issues with it and it narratively is still as relevant now as it was upon its release in the 1990’s and it’s so evident here, every moment you are seeing something that is in the original film, you are getting a sense that it was done much better there and it really makes you feel that the minor changes and additions feel like they detract from the film more than they add. Again, it’s not to say it’s bad. The actors do a decent job, the effects are pretty good and the set design is fantastic, I expect to be seeing this film nominated in several of the technical categories at next year’s Oscars. However, to me, it just feels rather ‘been there, done that, and it was much better the first time’. I don’t hate this movie, in fact, I kind of like it on a few levels and I wouldn’t object to seeing it again as I suspect this is probably going to become a mainstay of British TV at Christmas. However, I can’t fully recommend Beauty and the Best, especially if you enjoyed the first film. It’s worth it for curiosity and you will get a good film for the price value, but you are not getting a great film… Expand

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Tv_MovieSnob

Jun 21, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't even put into words how disappointed I was about this movie, I knew it was going to be disappointed when I first seen the previews the CGI was jaw dropping and I don't mean that in a good way and the fact that Emma Watson was cast to play the lovely Belle was laughable but still I had hope because Beauty and the Beast is by far my favorite Disney Movie, it's in my top 5. The main issue I had with this film aside from the casting was the story tale itself. Disney for some reason decided to combined the old Folklore with their Disney version of how the beast became the beast and it truly made no sense because they left out key details in both. Some Backstory: In the old Folklore of Beauty and the Beast, Belle's father was a merchant who had 3 sons and 3 daughters the youngest being Belle, Belle was loved by her brothers and her father but her two sisters despised her. One day the merchant asked his girls what they wanted him to bring back the two sisters said money and jewelry but Belle only requested a single Rose. Which brings us to how the father met the beast just like in the movie the beast kept himself hidden and he fed the father and let him relax in his chair and rest and as the father was leaving he noticed the rose garden remembered Belle's request and picked off a rose which enraged the beast and so he showed himself and basically told the father that he was taking advantage of his kindness which is why he became the beasts prisoner but he did allow him to go home to say goodbye to his family which brings us to how Belle decided to trade places with her father which imprisoned him in the place the brothers and the fathers profusely rejected the idea and were actually going to slay the beast but Belle wouldn't allow them to do that and instead took her fathers place which made the brothers and father sad but the sisters were thrilled. The beast and Belle got along quite fine and developed trust and love for each other and he
actually allowed her to go back home to see her family as long as she wasn't gone more than 3 days, well leave it to the bitter sisters to put a stop to this because they wanted Belle dead/ locked away with the beast so they convinced Belle to stay longer hoping that this would set the beast off it took a bit of persuading and Belle stayed for a week and the beast grew weak and Belle could sense that something was wrong so she rushed back to the beast who was basically dying and she was crying over him and professing her love, she kisses him and the beast turns into a prince they get married the brothers and father rejoice and the evil bitter sisters well Belle turns them into the stone - The End.

That's how the Folklore goes so as you can see aside from a few key parts Disney took bits and pieces and meshed it up with the animated tale and they added a whole new element which was Belle's mother and the magic book that takes them to any point and time in the world which was just stupid and unnecessary, we could all assume that Belle's mother was dead we didn't need to know what she died of anyone could've guessed small pox or even chlamydia I mean hello they didn't have medicine people were dying from the common cold for Christ sake it was just stupid and nobody cares! This live action remake was absolutely dreadful and who was the ugly dude that played the part of Gaston? What about him was rugged or handsome he looked like a prissy prep school boy if you ask me! Even the enchanted castle and characters were lackluster in this remake it was all around disappointing and they added new songs that nobody knew who does that?! So in the end I'm sure people will watch but as a true fan of beauty and the beast both folklore and animation this live action remake was a let down in a big way.… Expand

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