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Thursday, March 29, 2018












     Beauty and the Beast
1991  G  ANIMATED  1h 24min
CAST— Paige O’Hara, Robby Benson, Jerry Orbach, Angela Lansbury, Richard White, David Ogden Stiers, Jesse Corti, Rex Everhart, Bradley Michael Pierce, Jo Anne Worley, Kimmy Robertson
MUSIC— Alan Menken  DIRECTORS— Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise  BASED ON— La Belle et la Bête (story), by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont

     A contemporary classic among animated feature films, Beauty and the Beast captures within its celluloid confines many a magic moment, from the crisp animation to the exciting finale. To rescue her father from the clutches of a terrifying creature young Belle agrees to become his prisoner for all eternity. Thus enslaved in his Gothic castle she begins to explore and discover a world unlike any other; this castle and all of its inhabitants have been enchanted; everything about her is alive, from the brooms to the stove. Never has she encountered such wonder. And never has the beast felt such love for anyone as this girl. As the two draw closer Belle realizes that the beast’s outer appearance hides a compassionate heart, something she never would have expected upon her arrival. A timeless romance that may leave a tear in the eye even after several viewings. The first animated film to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture (falling short of The Silence of the Lambs [1991]). Parents may want to use their own judgment as to the wee ones; some scenes may be a tad intense. Oscar-winner for Best Score, Best Song (Beauty and the Beast). Later developed into a television series and a Broadway musical. Final note: Film buffs may also want to check out the exceptional import Beauty and the Beast (La Belle et le Bête) (1946). Extended versions also available. Deemed “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” by the United States Library of Congress National Film Registry.
OUR RATING— *** ½
FOLLOWED BY— Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997), Beauty and the Beast: Belle’s Magical World (1998)
ORIGINAL— Beauty and the Beast (1946/1963)
REMADE AS— Beauty and the Beast (2017)
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