Back in the 90's Walt Disney Pictures had one of its most successful periods with their animated films. This time for the company became known as the Disney Renaissance as each movie was one hit after another. Among these films was none other than
Beauty and the Beast. Based on the french fairy tail
Beauty and the Beast hit theaters in 1991 and was met with massive success even going so far to be nominated for an Academy Award. The film has played a major role for Disney as it is cherished by many moviegoers even to this day. So it is hard to imagine that Disney could reimagine this classic, but it seems studio has done just that with the new interpretation to
Beauty and the Beast. Directed by Bill Condon Beauty and the Beast now joins several Disney films that have received a live action adaption. With its ensemble ,stellar design and seemingly homage to the original this new
Beauty and the Beast looked to be a must see for the spring season; but is this tail as old as time enchanting enough to break into this new format?
As expected
Beauty and the Beast centers on Belle(Emma Watson): a village girl who doesn't fit in and seeks an adventure in her life. Adventure eventually finds Belle after her father, Maurice(Kevin Kline), goes missing. Belle's search takes her to an enchanted castle where a cursed Beast(Dan Stevens) has imprisoned her father. Without hesitation Belle takes her father's place as the Beast's prisoner; although she has no intention remaining in her tough predicament. Eventually Belle meets the castle's residents including Lumiere (Ewan McGregor), Cogsworth (Ian McKellen) and Mrs.Potts(Emma Thompson) whom warm to the girl very quickly. The castle's servants plan to get Belle and Beast together in order to break the spell; but their scheme is unnecessary as,after spending time together, the two strangers form a connection that could break the curse.
