Great Re-make Of A Tale As Old As Time

Rating: 9/10 (1 April 2017)

The Disney hit machine is in full effect with a live action remake of "Beauty And The Beast" starring Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast.
For those rare few who are unfamiliar with the story, Stevens is an unkind, selfish prince who angered a witch who cursed him to live out his days as a hideous beast unless he falls in love with someone who also falls in love with him. Stevens' palace staff were also cursed, turning into clocks, dressers, candelabras, etc. Enter Watson's father, who picks a flower from Stevens' palace grounds to give as a gift to Watson; and Stevens imprisons him for theft! Watson, being the loving daughter, takes her father's place as a prisoner. What follows is a very rocky start, to say the least, to an unlikely romance between a beautiful, young lady and a monstrous-looking creature who has much love and kindness hidden deep in his soul, just waiting to be drawn out by the right woman.
But Stevens is on the clock: the witch has given him a rose, and when the last petal falls and Stevens has not met anyone who he has fallen in love with and loves him in return, Stevens and his staff will remain as they are forever.
My most memorable, movie moment of "Beauty And The Beast" is the scene when Watson and Stevens, all dressed up, dance together for the first time, and the song with the same title as the movie is sung by a tea kettle.
It's been over a decade since I watched the animated version, so I was able to judge this iteration without being prejudiced by its predecessor. The acting was good, the sets (practical and CGI) were lavish and bright to give hints as to its animated lineage, many characters were memorable and larger than life, and the musical numbers were simply amazingI felt like I was watching an opera, that's how intricate and beautiful many of the grander, musical pieces were. This movie is a must-see for any Disney movie fan.
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