Visually appealing, amazing soundtrack, etc.

Rating: 8/10 (18 March 2017)

I originally had very low expectations for this movie. Unlike a lot of other people, I actually really enjoyed the song previews by Emma Watson. But the visuals didn't seem close enough to the original. However, seeing the movie today I was proved wrong. There were a few visual aspects that I questioned, such as Mrs. Potts and Chip, but thinking about it, it would actually be incredibly hard to convert the original animated movie into a live action movie. The film was incredibly well executed considering how well-loved the original is. I was speechless around halfway through the movie. I could sympathize with the Beast incredibly well. The audience was given more of the Beast's history which made the character development and relatability so much more effective. In regards to Mrs. Potts and Chip, I thought the character animation was really awkward and the design was subpar compared to the other characters. Plumette (Lumière's love interest), was also incredibly odd. The way that she could fly maybe made sense in order for her to move, but she looked more alive than the others considering the fact she was based off of a bird. I originally believed that the Beast's appearance looked far too kind to be considered frightening, or beastly. But as the film progressed I noticed the emotion in the eyes especially that makes the Beast more human and therefore more relatable. The music was delightful, very emotional and included original songs as well as the music from the 1991 movie. In addition, a lot of the mistakes made in the 1991 version were fixed. I noticed that the actions of the characters were a lot more believable and realistic. A lot of the content in the original movie was slightly unrealistic, and so the change was refreshing, especially since it made it different from the other film and not an exact copy. Overall, the movie was incredible and definitely worth seeing in theaters.