Take a Second Look. Men Change.

Rating: 10/10 (23 July 2017)

I believe we all know the plot of Disney's benign story of bestiality and Stockholm Syndrome. This particular production adds details to the story and creates a subplot with Maurice (Kevin Kline) the father of Belle (Emma Watson). The production includes a Rapunzel Tower, Cinderella dress and talking inanimate objects and Snow White's magic mirror.
The film has many musical numbers, assuring numerous Globe and Oscar nominations. Emma Watson did sing and did so very well, clearly having some voice training. When she was on a hill having a Julie Andrews reminiscent moment, it was clear she could not hit and hold the high note, nor did she try. Her voice was soothing and pleasing. She stayed within her limitations which made her sound better than recent Oscar winner, Emma Stone. Emma Watson is frequently voted as one of the top beautiful women in the world, however in this film she loved books and shared an intellect with the Beast (Dan Stevens). She was bold and daring, as women have left the princess role into one that is more asserting, reflective of our era. The film takes place in pre-revolution France, the part of France that speaks mostly English sometimes with or without an accent.
There is some concern over Disney's first "openly gay" character, discounting the fact Donald wore a sailor's outfit and kept running away from Daisy. LeFou (Josh Gad) was "Tim Curry" flamboyant. He has a heavy bromance with antagonist Gaston (Luke Evans) and is asked why he has never married. Near the end we see LeFou ballroom dancing with another man for a few frames.
Uplifting feel good quality film I would watch again.