Classy movie makes a classic film

Rating: 8/10 (24 September 2009)

Beauty and the Beast is a breath of fresh air. In a time where "popular" movies are defined by how much blood, sex, and violence they can contain, this movie has next to none of those things. What it does have is a compelling plot, wonderful voice acting, and animation that conveys each scene with authority. You may say that all "Disney" movies contain such things, but this one stands above the rest. It draws you in with the wonderful narration at the beginning and keeps your attention with the colliding egos and emotional conflicts that occur throughout the story. It's a movie about fantasy, greed, redemption, and love. There is a reason it is the only animated movie ever nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, watch it and find out why.