A dreadful soulless let down

Rating: 1/10 (3 May 2020)

I am writing this as someone who loved the original film. When I saw there was going to be a remake I was so excited.
I thought maybe Emma Watson was a good choice for Belle. How wrong I was. I don't often bash actors/actresses but Emma Watson was flat, uninspiring and just appeared uncommitted to the role. Totally charmless.
For the film itself, the production had all the fancy direction of a west end musical. I think this may have scored it well with big critics but to a true Disney fan it felt totally forced. Bland. Cold. Parts of the film were just completely copied from the original but without any of the charm.
There was honestly not one part of the film executed with any of the warmth or magic you expect from a Disney film.
I tried to watch it a second time to give it another chance but it was just to painful to see your favourite childhood film ruined.
If I could give less than 1 star I would.
DREADFUL.