MAGICAL. Don't believe otherwise.

Rating: 10/10 (17 March 2017)

Not to quote a certain overcooked potato, but anyone rating this movie less than 8/10 is fake news. I grew up loving Beauty and the Beast, and sitting in that theater at 27, this version was one of the most amazing movie-going experiences I've ever had. Exceptional cast, more fleshed-out than the original while still staying true to the story, and even more magical. I couldn't look away the whole time. It really felt like being a kid again and seeing it for the first time with just the right amount of nostalgia, humor, and action. I teared up at least a dozen times and was in full-on tears by the end. It was perfect. I will probably watch it in theaters again, will definitely buy it when it's on bluray. See it in theaters if you can. Immersive and beautiful.