I don't see what everyone is complaining about...

Rating: 9/10 (5 May 2017)

I really did love this movie and have seen it several times! I never re-watch movies so that says a lot. For all of the people complaining, would you like some cheese with that whine? You have to keep in mind that this is a children's tale from many years ago being brought back to life for people of all ages in live action format. The transition will not be seamless.
I think that the music was magical and the Beast had a few funny moments. You can tell Luke Evens (Gaston) was classically trained. He has a rich, deep and fabulous singing voice and does a great job portraying the boorish,yet in-love-with-himself Gaston. Josh Gad is a good and funny sidekick. I think Emma Watson did a fine job as Belle. Physically, I don't think she looked much like the cartoon version in the face (Emily Rossum or Gal Gardot look more like the original Belle). But, she is pretty and I would give her performance a 6.5 out of 10. Her acting was a little stilted and unrealistic at times. I have no problems with her singing voice. I think she sounded fine and probably would've sounded even better if they hadn't used so many computerized effects on her voice. With the effects used, you really could not hear the underlying character of her voice. No two people have the same voice and we really didn't get to hear what hers sounded like without the effects. In certain parts it sounded as though she were talking rather than singing. But, that's my only complaint.
Audra McDonald was great of course and the supporting cast played their parts so well. I liked Kevin Kline's portrayal of "crazy ol' Maurice". And that Clothilde was funny. She had an excellent singing voice and good comedic timing.
I think this movie is worth watching for people of all ages. Don't take things so seriously.