Music is in the Air ***1/2

Rating: 9/10 (24 November 2010)

Angela Lansbury, as Mrs. Potts, sings the titled song in this 1991 enchanted film, which received an Oscar nomination for best picture. This was quite unusual for an animated film but the nomination was well deserved and considering, the eerie "Silence of the Lambs" was the winner.
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. The beast, really an enchanted prince, punished because of his inability to love, meets up with Belle's inventive father, who took a wrong turn. Luckily, his wrong turn sparked a picture right on the mark in all ways.
Belle is pursued by the obnoxious, egotistical Gaston, who believes he is the Lord's gift among women. He may be handsome as they come but he exhibits an attitude and personality beyond the realm of human understanding.
The late Jerry Orbach was the voice of Lumiere and you'll easily recognize the screeching voice of Wardrobe's Joanne Worley from "Laugh In" Fame.
The film is an absolute timeless treasure for all ages. Good conquers evil was never better.