An Absolute Delight!

Rating: 10/10 (18 March 2017)

I'm rating this so highly (10 stars!) because I feel it is deserving of the highest praise. To see so many reviewers berating this film is quite a shock. I don't see anything controversial about the tale as old as time. In fact, I see lessons that people of all ages can learn from. Not to judge others based on their appearances is one of those lessons of note.
I wish to commend the cast and crew at bringing this to screen in such a grand and epic way. The music is beyond wonderful. I love Audra McDonald's singing, and I would love to hear even more. My favorite musical number was "Be Our Guest!" That was an absolute spectacle and a dream to behold.
Emma was the perfect Belle. If I were in casting, she is the actress that would have been my number 1 pick. She is the main reason why I wanted to see this film. She sings quite nicely, and I wasn't expecting that. In fact, I didn't expect this movie to be so musical. I really do not remember much from the original 1991 animated film. I know I saw it when it came out (I was a young one).
I was very surprised to see so many adults, especially baby boomer/retired age in the theater too. There were more adults than children! I wonder what drew them?
I highly recommend this movie if you are a fan of Disney, of musicals, of the original animated film, or Emma Watson. It was an nice refreshing breath of air and break away from our current political climate.