I loved this film!

Rating: 9/10 (2 March 2019)

I was never a fan of the 1991 version so I had no nostalgia to overcome. The early scenes even reminded my of those wonderful old musicals from the 50s (like 7 brides for 7 brothers or Calamity Jane). Emma Watson was wonderful and sweet as Belle (and I enjoyed the "I'm not a princess" lìne). The shared interests and sweet moments between Belle and the Beast make their romance look less like Stockholm syndrome than other versions. The casting was excellent across the board and the voice actors so much less irritating than in 1991 ( I really am not a fan)