A thing of Beauty is a joy forever...

Rating: 10/10 (21 April 2001)

Beauty and the Beast is one of my 3 favorite movies. Charming, funny, and full of wonder, Beauty is a wonder to behold and a joy to hear. To me, what sets this movie above all else is the score. From the amazing opening sequence to the show-stopping "Be Our Guest," the film is a testament to the abilities of Howard Ashman and Alan Mencken. The animation is very good (I did notice the differences in Belles appearance, though I didn't notice 3(!) versions), the voice acting excellent (whoever thought Angela Lansbury could sing?), but what pulls it all together is the music.
My wife and I are expecting our first child in October and one of my greatest anticipations (really!) is watching this movie with him/her and seeing their reaction(s).