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Summary: 90's Disney Classic
Review: I'm not one of those people who are impressed with the Pixar animation type films (i.e. "Toy Story", "A Bug's Life" etc.), so it comes very easily to me to praise "Beauty and the Beast". More than a decade after its theatrical debut, it still stands as my favorite Disney film, along with the brilliant "The Little Mermaid". There are not enough words that describe how superior and masterful this film really is. From the lushly detailed animation, to the amazingly structured characters to the award-winning songs to the haunting score. Everything about this film is top-notch. Ever since I watched this film in the theatre in 1992, it holds a special place in my heart. When you mention "Disney" to me, it can only mean "Beauty and the Beast". The thing I most love about this masterpiece is the Broadway-feel the directors gave to it. Songs such as "Belle" (and the reprise), "Be Our Guest" and "The Mob Song" are pure Broadway songs, thanks to the talented Alan Manken and Howard Ashman. But it's also the way the direction. The reprise of "Belle" is the most breathtaking scene in the film. Belle sings about wanting "much more than this provincial life" and the scenery of this song is stunning with Belle seen running in the hills - reminiscent of Julie Andrews in "The Sound Of Music". The film also won 2 Academy Awards in 1992 for best song (the title song) and for its magnificent score. Not to be missed!
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Summary: Disney have outdone themselves
Review: Just when we thought nothing could top last year's deluxe edition of SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, Disney have outdone themselves. This sparkling new 2-disc of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST has been well worth the wait, and features an impressive print.The first disc features three (count 'em) three versions of the film; the original theatrical release, the new IMAX version (featuring the restored "Human Again" musical sequence) and the work-in-progress version that was shown to standing ovations at the New York Film Festival in 1991. The story is well-known by now; A selfish Prince has been put under a dreadful curse after angering an Enchantress disguised as an old crone. The Enchantress changes the selfish Prince into a Beast for until he learns how to love and be loved in return .Belle (voiced by Broadway veteran Paige O'Hara) is the odd girl in her small French provincial town. She is unwittingly being romanced by the boorish, self-absorbed Gaston (Richard White), when her father gets lost in the woods on his way to the invention fair. Discovering that he has been held a captive by an evil Beast (Robby Benson), she offers herself in his place. Slowly but surely, Belle and the Beast fall in love, and the enchanted objects (Mrs Potts, Cogsworth, Lumiere, Wardrobe and Chip) hope that the spell will soon be broken... Other stand-outs in the voice cast are Angela Lansbury (Mrs Potts), David Ogden Stiers (Cogsworth), Jerry Orbach (Lumiere) and JoAnne Worley (Wardrobe). The now-classic score by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman includes three Oscar-nominated songs ("Belle", "Be Our Guest" and "Beauty and the Beast") as well as "Gaston", "Something There" and "The Mob Song". Extra features are plentiful and include making-of featurettes, extensive galleries and interviews as well as info and footage on the Broadway musical "Beauty and the Beast" which opened in 1994. There are some galleries of posters and stills from the show. However, most posters only feature later Belles's like Andrea McArdle and Toni Braxton. I would have liked more stills of Susan Egan and Deborah Gibson. There is also the "Break the Spell" game which actually starts on Disc 1 but comes over onto Disc 2. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is a true Disney classic that everyone should have in their collection.
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Summary: Literally Unwatchable
Review: I bought this DVD with high hopes and great expectations. I loved the film when it was in theaters, and was interested in the new musical number. Alas, this DVD *will not play* in a (PC with WinXP) computer in *any* player application (tried all updates, no good). It is so overly copy-protected that it literally will not function. If you only have a DVD-ROM drive to watch DVDs with, you will be unhappy and disappointed, as I am. (I was not trying to copy the movie or do anything else shady. I was trying to watch the movie that I paid for. Thanks for nothing, Disney!)
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Summary: Wow!
Review: Disney has taken DVD's to a whole new level. Not only do you get the movie (generally with your choice of widescreen or full screen), you get extras and games as well. "Beauty & the Beast" is no exception. Along with the animated version of this classic tale, you get the added musical number "Human Again" (not available on the original video release), and an extra DVD that allows you to go inside the castle and play a memory game with Chip (Mrs. Potts' son), or "Break the Spell" of the magic rose game (both very fun for kids). You can also take a virtual tour of the beast's castle, browse through Cogsworth and Lumiere's library, and see behind-the-scene footage, original art and character designs, the Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson video of the "Beauty & the Beast" song, and play "Mrs. Potts' Personality Profile" game, where you can find out which character you're most like. But, the coolest feature I like is the "Sing Along" option. Set the DVD to "sing along", and the movie will play as usual, except when you get to the musical numbers, the song lyrics pop on the screen. Unreal! There are so many other fun features of this DVD that even if you own the original VHS release, you're doing yourself a diservice by not getting the DVD. There's more than your money's worth here!!
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Summary: An entirely captivating masterpiece!
Review: 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!
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Summary: The Beauty
Review: 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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Summary: 90's Disney Classic
Review: I'm not one of those people who are impressed with the Pixar animation type films (i.e. "Toy Story", "A Bug's Life" etc.), so it comes very easily to me to praise "Beauty and the Beast". More than a decade after its theatrical debut, it still stands as my favorite Disney film, along with the brilliant "The Little Mermaid". There are not enough words that describe how superior and masterful this film really is. From the lushly detailed animation, to the amazingly structured characters to the award-winning songs to the haunting score. Everything about this film is top-notch. Ever since I watched this film in the theatre in 1992, it holds a special place in my heart. When you mention "Disney" to me, it can only mean "Beauty and the Beast". The thing I most love about this masterpiece is the Broadway-feel the directors gave to it. Songs such as "Belle" (and the reprise), "Be Our Guest" and "The Mob Song" are pure Broadway songs, thanks to the talented Alan Manken and Howard Ashman. But it's also the way the direction. The reprise of "Belle" is the most breathtaking scene in the film. Belle sings about wanting "much more than this provincial life" and the scenery of this song is stunning with Belle seen running in the hills - reminiscent of Julie Andrews in "The Sound Of Music". The film also won 2 Academy Awards in 1992 for best song (the title song) and for its magnificent score. Not to be missed!
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Summary: There are no words...
Review: I am counting down the days till the Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' goes platinum. This has been my favorite Disney movie since it came out. I don't know what it is about it, the characters, the music, the magic, all classic examples of what makes it pure Disney. I was there when Susan Egan did her wonderful version of 'Belle' on Broadway (and I must say she did a terrific job!). And when it went to IMAX, I was first in line to see it (I believe 'WOW' was the only word I could say for the rest of the night.). When DVDs came out, I was afraid I'd have to transfer my VHS Disney collection to DVD. But now since Disney has taken it's finest classics to a greater level, 'platinum edition', I just decided I'd buy those. Of course I got 'Snow White' for christmas from my Uncle (Thanks!). I wasn't really a huge 'Snow White' fan, but I wanted to get it to show how big of a Disney fan I am. I adored all the special features on it! I had a blast! It took me acouple of hours just to take a tour of the special features on both discs! When I found out 'Beauty and the Beast' would be Disney's next platinum edition, I was siked! I was so incrredibly happy I couldn't sleep. I just can't wait to fall in love with 'Beauty and the Beast' all over again...
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Summary: WONDERFUL!
Review: I've loved this movie since the first day I saw it in the theatre. This DVD just brings it all back. The new song does add to the movie, and the extras are fantastic. The "salvaging" of the original film is really noticeable. Everything looks so beautiful! An added plus: My 19 month old likes it, too! A must own!
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Summary: Why? OH Why?
Review: Dvd was ruined... Every other review can fill in the blanks on that. Not as good as Classic Disney Films. (i.e. films made before 1980) Still better than films made after Aladin. (i.e. Nemo/Lion king a.k.a Kimba the White Lion from Japan) Animation 7/10 original.... 3/10 DVD
Sound 10/10 Original.....3/10 DVD
Replay Value 5/10 Original..... 1/20 DVD
Story 6/10
Overall 7/10 Original....... 3/10 DVD
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