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The Closest Thing to a Perfect Animated Film
The 1990's was a great decade for animation. We had old classics like Fantasia, Pinnochio, Snow White and Jungle Book brought back to the theatre with the addition of Toy Story 1 and 2, Aladdin, Anastasia, The Iron Giant and The Lion King (and the late 1980's helped put animated films back on the market with American Tale, Who Framed Roger Rabbit and The Little Mermaid). I think one movie that set the standards for quality in animation in the 1990's was Beauty and the Beast.

Like one of the reviewers, this movie also made me cry (perhaps I'll add it to a future Listamania list). The music (composed by Alan Menken, with songs like "Be Our Guest"), the voices (Paige O'Hara, Angela Landsbury and others), the story and the animation bring it to life. The movie also brings home the old adage that you can't judge a book by its cover. The extra features are nice, too (I'll get to them later). I have to admit I was a bit skeptical about the "Human Again" sequence, but I think it flows wonderfully with the rest of the film (basically, it's a song the prince's subjects sing in hopes of being human again).

It all starts out when a spoiled and selfish prince is punished for his bad attitude, along with the rest of the castle. He's transformed into a beast, since he acted no better than a beast. His only hope is an enchanted rose, which will wilt on his 21st birthday and the ability to love and be loved before the last petal falls (but he's given up hope on that happening). Meanwhile not too far from the castle, a beautiful, introverted bookworm named Belle (played by Paige O'Hara) is the talk of the village. The pompous Gaston has a big crush on her but alas, the feeling is unrequited. Her father Maurice is a slightly eccentric but lovable inventor. He accidentally stumbles upon the castle and is taken prisoner by the grumpy Beast. Belle comes to save her father and takes her father's place as prisoner. Though his quick temper turns her off, Belle is eventually able to see his true nature and the Beast makes a new friend.

For those of you who prefer the original the way it was shown in 1991, this is also available on this edition. There are interviews with many of the different cast members, animators and other people behind the scenes. Also, a spoken commentary throughout the film is available. I haven't really bothered with the extra games (those are probably more geared for kids anyways).

To wrap this up, you have until January 31, 2003 to add this classic to your collection. Otherwise, you'll have to wait another 10 years for its release or pay big bucks at auctions for it!

An entirely captivating masterpiece!
It's definitely one of the best animated features of all time. I mean it was nominated for a Best Picture Oscar that it really deserved! An Enchanting tale, catchy songs, magnificent scenes, and a whole line of lovable timeless characters. Also one of Disney's biggest box-office hits, Beauty and the Beast is loved by both children and adults. Just like "Snow white and the 7 dwarfs" it deserves to be in all-time great lists and just like "The Lion King" it deserves to be a top 10 Box-Office Hit! Thing is this feature is even better on Imax. Imagine a 3-D (almost Monsters Inc. type) Beauty and the Beast film. The whole saga is made to fall in love with. If you don't enjoy the story, you'll enjoy the songs at least. If you hate the songs you'll love the characters- and so on! It's like the classical Disney cartoons- funny but moving. It's sad but at the same time suspenseful. Beauty and the Beast is definitely one of my all-time favourite films. Boy can the singers sing! And the OST LP? Boy-just listen to Celine Dion's serene voice in the title track! Words fail me (in the good way). It's timeless- it's a perfect masterpiece. If you loved the Lion King, you'll love this. It's a treat to watch it again on the big screen! Even with all the computerized animated features collecting big bucks at the Box-office- Beauty and the Beast stands high above all others.

The story revolves around a cold-hearted prince who refuses to help a fairy disguised as an old woman. As a result the fairy turns the prince into an ugly beast lost forever in his 'magical' castle where the rose petals count the days until he finally dies unless someone can fall in love with him as a beast. Then the story starts with Belle- a sweet lovable character that loves to read and sing. The film introduces all the characters as they show Belle's father arriving at the Beast's castle for help and Belle going on a 'mission' to save her dear old daddy. This isn't a spoiler so I won't tell you the rest! In short the main question is, can Belle actually fall in love in the ruthless Beast?

It's worth the purchase because it's a magnificent musical, a spectacular show, it has comedic characters, and it's overall a fantastic feature!

The Beauty
This is a beautiful movie and is in a wonderful set. It has two discs with great behind the scenes stuff for Beauty and the Beast that you definitely wont want to miss out on.
The colors in this movie is beautiful and the music is lovely.
I really wouldn't miss out on this movie because it's a great film and a wonderful set.

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