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Summary: good
Review: this is a great movie one of my favoritedisney movies i just love this movie.
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Summary: The Magic Comes to Life...!
Review: Oh man! This special edition is truly a great Magic!
I loved the movie from the first time a saw it (a few years ago), and then when I saw the musical in London.
But this is just amazing! And the Extras are just great!
Love the song Human again, was so right to put it in the musical, and then in the movie!
Great Movie! Great Edition! If you are Disney's fan, this is one to own for life!
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Summary: A Gift for a Friend
Review: He loved it and that's what matters :)
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Summary: Oh the Extras!
Review: This is a wonderful DVD. It is beautiful to watch and hear! The story is classic and the DVD treatment is worthy of the film. The extras on the DVD are INCREDIBLE and plentiful. This is a DVD that reminds you why DVDs are around in the first place. A must have for your DVD collection!
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Summary: A 5 star film on a 5 star dvd
Review: Wow! Being a huge dvd freak, for a while I refused to watch tapes. Except one...this. I wore out two copies (the second one, since it's oop, we had to buy on eBay for over 20). Then the dvd came out. One the first day, I bought it. This is one of those dvd's that took a long time, but was well worth it. You get not only the theatrical version, which pays for itself, the new IMAX version with commentary and an extra deleted music sequence ("Human Again" It was okay, but I see whay it was cut; if you want to see why it was cut for pacing reasons, go to disc 2), but a third version called a "Work in progress edition" that combines the original pencil sketches, animation layouts, storyboards, computer demonstrations, and the final product to create an amazing filmmaking experience. This was first shown in New York in 1992 in front of critics who gave it a standing ovation. Before the film, the director gives a brief video commentary describing it. I'm amazed by the restoration job done on the normal film; colors are very superflous and vibrant. The film was restored, remastered (video and sound), and remixed in 5.1 for sound. Plus, it was given a super high definition transfer. Now you have dvd quality with surround sound and three different versions of the film, all with there own unique style with commentary, artwork on the disc, and brilliant animated windows for mere pennies, or even cheaper than the vhs. If you want to buy this and you have a dvd player, I strongly urge you to by the dvd. If you only have a vcr, the vhs looks much better than the older version, and has some features to make it worth your while. Getting back to the dvd, there are also (on disc 2) trailers, The Story Sehind the Story, a Character Profile Game, "Disney's Enchanted Environments," The Broadway Musical (portions only, of course), Disney's Animation Magic, Chip's Musical Challenge Game, the Beauty and the Beast Music Video by Jump 5, a Break the Spell Adventure Game (pretty neat), short documentaries on the story, the art, the characters, and the music (I recommend these), penicil version: transformation, animation tests (very cool), setting the stage, camera move test (really neat), a layout and background gallery, "tricks of the trade," and a segment of trailers, re-release trailers, tv spots, poster and ad designs, and release and reaction (this is another good feature), and last, but certainly not least, widescreen! Buy this now before Disney discontinues this on January 31, 2003. Don't worry, if you but this version, you'll never need another one. Thank you for taking the time to read my review and feel free to leave me a helpful/not helpful feedback. God Bless America!
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Summary: Incredible!
Review: Disney's best film since 1950's Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast (1991) stands as one of the two greatest animated films of all time and one of the best movies of any genre. The video and audio transfer on this DVD is nothing short of jaw-dropping. Buy it now!
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Summary: A true Classic, but too scarry for little kids.
Review: Classical Disney, full of magical adventure & heart-warming romance. But some of the scenes are very scary and not appropriate for young or sensitive viewers. Disney needs to do a better job of gently illustrating adventure without the explicit gore.
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Summary: "IT'LL ALL TURN OUT ALL RIGHT IN THE END, YOU'LL SEE."
Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the only animated film to be nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award, is a magical film about Belle, "a beauty but a funny girl" who loves books and wonders "there must be more than this provincial life!" Belle wants ADVENTURE! She is a marvelous protagonist because so many can relate to her. Yes, Belle is a dreamer but also has a strong, courageous heart to make her dreams come true. She is inspiring because she maintains a balance of her desires for a better life by finding some joy in every day, no matter what the circumstances are. One day, through an unexpected turn of events, she finds herself locked in a dungeon for the sake and love of her elderly father. I like how she thinks of him before herself. That is love. Only when the Beast, a cruel and hideous monster who once was a prince, (and still is but must find a way to bring out the good in his heart for all to see to break the spell) sends her father away and she doesn't get to say goodbye, does she realize the permanence of her decision. She has lost "her father, her freedom and her dreams in one day." However, dreams have a way of never dying. As long as they are alive in our hearts there is always Hope. I love the way throughout this movie this theme of hope and patience is repeated over and over. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST has it all--fantastic characters (I love them all, even the bad ones, but must say, besides Belle and the Beast, I love Lumiere the best) and the voices, lively entertainment, a beautiful soundtrack (along with a new song "Human Again",) a new full sequence of "Be Our Guest" (well done!) and the rainbow of emotions conveyed: longing, fear, anger, sadness, smiles, laughter, loyalty, looking on the bright side, being courageous and having hope and patience. Also, I love to witness the contrast between the good and bad characters in Disney movies. What a great character study, always! But the transition of the Beast into a true prince at heart, is my favorite to watch; all it took was the right person to help him see the Beauty IN the Beast! I deeply appreciate BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and movies like it which are wonderful reminders of so many valuable lessons:
1.) Don't judge a person solely by their outward appearance but by their heart. The inner person of the heart--that is who one really is. The heart can not be hidden, it WILL be revealed, but we must have patience to wait for this. 2.) Trust your heart and listen to it--Always. 3.) With patience and love, your dreams can come true. 4.) Never stop believing in yourself first. Because then no matter how things turn out, you are strong and proud of yourself. 5.) Remember that showing kindness and compassion to others is the key to inner peace and true happiness. Life isn't about receiving but about giving--of ourselves. I applaud Disney on this excellent movie about following your heart even when it is difficult, because with enough heart and patience, everything in your life can turn around. 10/10 stars. Thank you, Amazon. Red roses for everyone involved in this awesome, inspiring movie that won the Golden Globe for Best Picture. Soar!
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Summary: Beauty and the Beast waltzes all the way to DVD!
Review: It's finally here! Beauty and the Beast has arrived. This transfer to DVD is magnificent. Beauty and the Beast is the wonderful story of finding true love and looking past looks to find the heart and soul. Belle is a beautiful french girl who is tired of the provincial life in her little french town and the towns hero Gaston, a concieted and rude man, has been no thrill for Belle. But when Belle's father, Maurice, doesn't return from his trip Belle begins her exciting new life without even knowing it. Maurice has been locked in the dungeoun of a mysterious castle that was enchanted slightly less than ten years ago. The ruler of the castle, the selfish prince Adam, was transformed, by an enchantress, into a beast because of his cold heart while his servants were condemed to a life as household objects. When Belle takes her father's place as prisoner, the servants see it as a grand opportunity to get her and the Beast together. But with tempers running high and an enchanted rose almost out of bloom, the curse might never end, unless the Beast can learn to control his temper and discover his true self and if Belle can learn to see past the Beast's looks and help him discover his unselfish side. But can they do it before Gaston ruins both of their lives?
This DVD version is amazing. you can watch three versions of the film: The Original 1991 release, the Special Edition with the "Human Again" sequence added, and the Work In Progress Edition which was showcased at the 1991 New York Film Festival. The DVD has exciting extras including the full story of how Beauty and the Beast came to be from the original origins of the story to its release and events after that. Learn about the beautiful music, the failed attempts, by Walt Disney himself, to create the film, how the animation was done, and much more. You can even learn about other Disney films in the "Story Behind the Story" section. Learn the origins of Pocahontas, Mulan, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, and more. Join the stars of Disney's "Even Stevens" on a lesson of what makes a good Disney movie. Play an exciting adventure game to save the enchanted rose. Watch the new music video of "Beauty and the Beast" from Jump 5, and the old one with Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson. Take a personality test to see who in the castle you are most like. Or take on the enchanted objects with their musical challenge. The DVD is amazing and well worth the purchase. But you'd better hurry! The tale as old as time will be gone on January 31, 2003 and won't return for another ten years! See the movie that one 2 Academy Awards and was the first and last animated movie nominated for an Academy Award for best picture. The "tale as old as time" is new again! Sit back and enjoy Walt Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
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Summary: Great, funny, sad
Review: I loved this. Its was so fun. it has tunes you sing with and funny crockery, too. The teapot man is my favorlite. Deserves 6 of 5 stars!
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