Absolutely stunning and magical!

Rating: 10/10 (7 June 2017)

Not sure why some adults with a thorn in their side have given this film a below average score, it was absolutely magnificent! From the moment it began you could feel the immaculate attention to the incredible details visually. Any Downton Abbey fan will revel with joy watching Dan Stevens as Beast. Emma Thompson as Belle was a perfect fit, and yet brought even more depth to the character. I watched with a smile on my face and a singing spirit to the favorite songs we know and love. I can watch this with my three year old niece, my 13 year old daughter, and my friends. In an age of trash TV and films that leave you despondent, Beauty and the Beast 2017 paints you with gold leaf tenderness and an abundance of giggles from Garson and La Foo. Cogsworth and Lumier are brilliant, Ewen McGregor was perfect. The cast was diverse, and open minded. The final scene visually blew my mind, and had my tween daughter jaw dropped. This is a one of a kind, beautiful film that all who made it should feel beyond proud to have created it for many future generations to experience and clap to. Bravo!