Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

2017
Movie
129 min
English

A live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users87%
Director: Bill CondonGenres: Musical, Romance, Fantasy, Family

Plot Summary

A selfish prince is cursed to become a hideous Beast by an enchantress, with the spell only to be broken by true love. Years later, Belle, a spirited young woman from a French village, takes her father's place as the Beast's prisoner. As she navigates life in the enchanted castle, she begins to see past the Beast's exterior and discovers a hidden kindness within.

Critical Reception

The 2017 live-action adaptation of Disney's animated classic received generally favorable reviews from critics, praising its visual spectacle and musical numbers, though some found it too similar to the original. Audiences largely embraced the film, drawn by nostalgia and the star-studded cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dazzling visuals, faithful musical renditions, and Emma Watson's performance as Belle.
  • Noted for its impressive CGI and the engaging performances of its supporting cast.
  • Criticized by some for not bringing enough new elements to the well-known story.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film's stunning visuals, beloved musical score, and strong performances, particularly from Emma Watson. Many appreciated the faithful adaptation of the animated classic, finding it a magical and entertaining experience for the whole family.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for two BAFTA Awards, including Best Production Design, and won numerous People's Choice Awards.

Fun Fact

The ballroom scene, featuring the iconic waltz, took an estimated 12 days to film and involved over 3,000 individual shots.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

A little like "Into the Woods" (2014) this is a technically ambitious attempt to reconcile animation and live action with an excellent cast. Again, it works spectacularly as a piece of cinematic innovation - but has no spirit. We know the s...
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Very disappointed in this movie. I was expecting it to be as good as the cartoon one, but it wasn't. It was actually kind of boring. I also didn't buy in to thier chemistry at all. It looked really cool though.
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**An admirable adaptation of a classic tale.** One of the best live-action Disney adaptations, even though that isn’t difficult to achieve, Beauty and The Beast (2017) excellently transports the audience into the magical world of the Bea...
dezmozegreato

dezmozegreato

What a fantastic movie with great graphics. I was amazed at how well the beast was rendered, you never had to think about the fact that it was CGI. The story kept my entire family interested and scared to leave for popcorn. My only concern...
Marypsa

Marypsa

JUST INCREDIBLE > I fell in love with that movie!The actors performed fantastically and the effects were so well-maid.It is a classic movie.The best Beauty and the Beast version!!The alive castle was so magical,the effects so realistic a...
Reno

Reno

**Only beauty would conquer the beast!** This is not the first time screen adaptation, that means every one of us have seen either version of the films according to what generation we belong. Mine was the animated one and then there was ...
Gimly

Gimly

Disney's done a great job with Gaston and The Beast, the two aspects that I always thought would be the most important, and the most difficult, to nail. _Final rating:★★★ - I personally recommend you give it a go._
Salt-and-Limes

Salt-and-Limes

**Spoilers** The live action remake of "Beauty and the Beast" was good, but it failed to capture the magic of the cartoon version. There were somethings that they got right, and others that dragged on. I thought "Be Our Guest" was don...