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[disneydream06]

I went to see the new Disney movie Beauty and the Beast last night.
It's a live action version of their classic animated movie.
It Was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I saw it on an IMAX screen in 3D. Gotta admit there were a few 3D effects that had me ducking the flying objects. lol...
The Beast's castle was amazing. I would love to be able to walk through it.
I am not a big fan of CGI effects, but they did a great job of it in this movie. The beast hada lot of CGI, but he always looked like he was actually walking side by side with Belle.
I think Emma Watson did a nice job as Belle, but as another friend said, it's a role that almost anybody could do.
They followed the animated story fairly faithfully. Adding some things here and there.
The Beast gets a song after he releases Belle to go home to save her father that was really great. I hope the Academy remembers it next year for Oscar nominations.
There was some minor uproar about the gaying of the character LeFou and his pining for Gaston. I don't think it was that big of a deal. I don't think it was needed, but I think it was a nice add. Of course Gaston was oblivious to the attraction. He was too busy looking at himself in the mirror. lol.....
Gotta admit, I was bawling at the end, first sadly, and then happily. :o

I give it a grade of A+.

Comments

[fairy69.livejournal.com]

ok ok, I will comment - I have a BIG issue with all of the Disney live-action movies as it is and the original Disney's Beauty and the Beast is dear in my heart. The voice of Belle alone was bastardized by Emma Watson in the singing and well, the British accent! Anyway, I didn't see the movie, obviously but the trailer was enough for me to cry over. So if anyone really enjoys it, let them, but I can't condone any of the Disney live-actions and more importantly, this one. Has Disney really ran out of money/imagination that they need to do this?

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

Totally understandable. :)
Not sure if it goes back to 101 Dalmations, but it just takes one hit movie to start a trend. So, until they have a big old bomb they will probably keep making them. I have liked them for the most part. Although I would prefer new stories any day. :)

[fairy69.livejournal.com]

you are absolutely right..Disney has been about trends for a loong time.

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

Even their money maker Pixar has gotten in a rot of starting to do sequels. :o
I like them, but please keep the new stories coming.

[fairy69.livejournal.com]

ugh I know! And I LOVE Pixar! Vice Versa was such a wonderful new story..there is a new one coming up this summer - Coco

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

Vice Versa? Not sure I know that one. :o

[fairy69.livejournal.com]

Sorry, Inside/Out..Different name here in France

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

Ahh, is that what it's called over there?

[fairy69.livejournal.com]

the French are strange when it comes to titles of films. Some are exactly the same, some are translated but means the same and then some they change all together. it's difficult when I am in a used DVD shop looking for something!

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

LOL... That will keep you guessing. :p
Must be fun for the people that work in those shops too. LOL...

[fairy69.livejournal.com]

LOL yeah! I look on IMDB when I get frustrated because it will give you the alternative titles "also known as..." so it helps.

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

That's cool. :)

Well, it's bedtime on this side of the pond, at least for moi. :p TaTa.......