A spoiled prince is transformed into a hideous beast, and must learn to love another and regain her love in return before the last petal of the enchanted rose falls.

Rating: 10/10 (29 January 2007)

"Once upon a time, a prince lived in a shining castle; and although he had everything his heart desired, he was spoiled and selfish...." Thus begins one of Disney's most wonderful animated classics. The prince is transformed into a hideous beast, matching his outward appearance with his heart. He is given an enchanted rose which will bloom until his 21st birthday. By the time the last petal falls, he must learn to love someone and earn her love in return, and the spell will be broken. If not, he must remain a beast.
The story, music, and characters are all truly enchanting and wonderful, fully embracing the Disney Magic. The setting is France, and I can see the French influence in it when I compare it to other French stories like "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," "Phantom of the Opera," and "Les Miserables." (The last two are not Disney, by the way.) What I really like most about all of these is that they all encourage us not to judge by outward appearance.