Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast

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Beauty and the Beast

1990
TV Show
Ended
3 Seasons
English

Savvy Assistant District Attorney Catherine Chandler is saved by a noble, beast-like man named Vincent, who lives in a secret, utopian community beneath New York City. They share a psychic bond, and he protects her from above.

Insights

IMDb8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic95
Google Users94%
Director: Gary Trousdale, Kirk WiseGenres: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

A conceited prince is cursed to become a hideous Beast until he can learn to love another and earn their love in return. Belle, a beautiful young woman who feels like an outcast in her small village, finds herself imprisoned in the Beast's castle. Despite her initial fear, she begins to see past his monstrous exterior and discovers the kind heart of the prince within.

Critical Reception

Disney's Beauty and the Beast was a critical and commercial triumph, widely praised for its groundbreaking animation, captivating story, memorable songs, and emotional depth, marking a significant resurgence for Disney's animated features. It resonated with audiences of all ages, becoming a beloved classic and one of the most acclaimed animated films of all time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning animation and visual artistry.

  • Celebrated for its heartfelt story and compelling characters.

  • Lauded for its iconic musical numbers and Alan Menken's score.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Beauty and the Beast, frequently citing its enchanting story, beautiful animation, and timeless romance as standout features. The memorable songs and the character development of both Belle and the Beast were also highlighted as major strengths.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture (the first animated film to do so), winning Best Original Score and Best Original Song for 'Beauty and the Beast'. It also won multiple Golden Globe Awards and Annie Awards.

Fun Fact

The ballroom scene where Belle and the Beast dance was heavily inspired by scenes from classic Hollywood musicals, particularly the ballroom sequence in 'The Story of Three Loves' (1953).

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

It's kind of hard when you see Linda Hamilton not in an action role isn't it? At least for me it's hard seeing her in not action, but she pulls it off exceeding well. And so does Ron Pearleman who was too underrated for the majority of his ...