Wow. Just wow. This movie has truly lived up to the hype surrounding it which is something rare. I'll admit that I was nervous to watch this film because Beauty and the Beast is a treasured animated classic. I do not know a single person who doesn't like that movie and in my opinion it's one of Disney's best movies ever. That is a lot to live up to for bringing these beloved characters and their songs to life.
Emma Watson was flawless as Belle. She truly brought her to life in the best possible way. There has been so much surrounding Emma's changes to Belle that I was nervous she had been changed too much. However, the changes work perfectly with the character-she is as strong-willed, intelligent, and kind as ever.
Speaking of stories surrounding this movie, if you're concerned about Lefou being gay and his "gay scene" in the film then you really shouldn't worry- trust me. In the cartoon, I thought he had a thing for Gaston so when they announced that he was officially gay in this film, it didn't surprise me at all. I would have been more surprised if he were straight. Josh Gad truly does a spectacular job with Lefou (as if there was any doubt!).
Luke Evans as Gaston was fantastic. I hate him so much, yet I can't stop singing his songs! He really rocked the role and the songs that came with it.
Dan Stevens is the Beast and he was fantastic. He brought such life to this character. He makes you fall in love with him; he brings him to a new level. The Beast was difficult at first and scary, but once he starts opening up...it's so great.
**SPOILER PICTURES AND COMMENTARY AHEAD!
Lumiere and Cogsworth
In this scene, he shows Belle a book given to him by the Enchantress that will transport them anywhere they want to go. Belle takes them to the place where she was born in Paris. Beast/Prince has no idea until she begins telling him about it and looking at the drawings her father left behind. She says she never knew what happened to her mother and her father would never tell her. He finds a doctor's mask and says it was probably the plague that took her mother. It is a very touching scene between these two. We finally find out what happened and it gives Belle and the viewers some peace.
This was so magical...it's hard to describe the beauty.
Dan looks exactly like the Prince in the animated version, doesn't he?!
We finally have a legit Beauty and the Beast wedding! This is Belle's dress! It was such a beautiful scene!
Ultimately I give this move 5 stars- it's a MUST SEE!
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