Animation at it's very finest

Rating: Null/10 (4 January 2003)

What can I say about this movie that hasn't already been said. Howard Ashman (who produced and wrote the lyrics to the songs) was an absolute genius. Its a tragedy that he never saw the movie's completion. He died in March of 1991 of AIDS. 7 months before the film's release. But boy would he have been proud of the tremendous success the film had; and how it touched the hearts of millions with lovable characters and brilliant songs. And the ultimate message "Love conquers all" and "Beauty is skin deep". The IMAX release in January 2002 only made it better, with a new musical sequence that had viewers scratching their heads over why it was left out in the first place. But without Mr.Ashman this film wouldn't be half of what it is. I leave you with the films dedication. "To Howard: Who gave a Mermaid her voice and a Beast his soul"
Howard Ashman 1950-1991
RATING:**** out of ****