A GREAT ATTEMPT

Rating: 4/10 (9 January 2018)

Keeping the review short...this is the maximum I could rate this film..i mean the makers had such an amazing opportunity but could not make a great film forget a decent remake/modern version. I might be prejudiced as I am quite the tradionalist or purist when it comes to classics especially disney cartoon films as they are a beloved part of my childhood but still let alone an adaptation or remake of one of my favourite animated movies..a golden memory of my childhood, the film is not even a good independent interpretation /standalone film.Emma Watson though gives great depth and perspective to belle but quite lacks that charm and charisma, just one heartfelt smile was all that was needed and the Beast; though one could feel his pain and like him in parts but overall very wooden perhaps the cgi but the story just didnt have any sparks of romance collectively..the direction could be much better...there was so much potential but terrible execution reduced it a forced' trying hard to match even surpass the original 'mess . But the one thing that is a bummer beast's emotional journey..one could not really see how the beast's heart melted maybe again due to the cgi but overall mediocre but watchable not bad but far from awesome. Also the other supporting servants though were not less than the heart of the film but in this again the cgi is dull and lifeless maybe its not the makers' fault as cgi can't capture the spirit and everything lively and heartwarming but all in all its not outright terrible just fine..but considering Cinderella which was done so beautifully ...I hope the bext films are good.