Follow the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman who finds herself in the castle of a prince who's been turned into a mysterious beast. With the help of the castle's enchanted staff, Belle soon learns the most important lesson of all -- that true beauty comes from within.
A lovely film that ranks with the best of Disney's animated classics.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
23 Feb 2012
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Magic.
– Cath Clarke,
Time Out,
3 May 2012
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Beauty and the Beast is certainly adequate holiday entertainment for children and their more indulgent parents... But the film has little of the technical facility, vivid characterization and emotional impact of Disney past.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Nov 2013
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It's exceptionally difficult to make an audience care for animated characters unless they're mermaids or anthropomorphized animals or insects, yet the Disney animators, with a big assist from the vocal talents of a superb cast, have pulled it off.
– John Hartl,
Seattle Times,
20 Nov 2013
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It's got storytelling vigor and clarity, bright, eclectic animation, and a frisky musical wit.