Sunday, March 19, 2017

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 3D:


BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 3D:  A tale as old as time... but well worth the re-telling in this highly anticipated, splendid live action version of the 1991 Disney animated classic (and Oscar nominee for Best Picture) with a perfect cast headed by Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the beast.  Other stand-out performances come from Luke Evans (Gaston), Josh Gad (LeFou), Emma Thompson (Mrs. Potts), Kevin Kline (Maurice), Ewan McGregor (Lumiere), Audra McDonald (Madame Gardarobe), Ian McKellan (Cogsworth) and Stanley Tucci (Maestro Cadenza). The score by Alan Menken with  lyrics by Howard Ashman continues to enthrall  with the addition of new songs (lyrics by Tim Rice)  The choreography by Anthony Van Laast is a marvel to behold.  The "Be Our Guest" number took eighteen months to perfect and it is nothing short of remarkable!  How do you choreograph for a teapot and a candelabra?   Remarkable!!!!  Lovingly held together under the direction of  Bill Condon, this "Beauty" will become another Disney classic and be loved by generations to come.  I opted to see it in 3D and I'm thrilled that I did.  There are some wonderful moments that will be lost in flat screen.  So, as if you hadn't guessed, I'm saying see it!  It is pure enchantment from beginning to end.  You will leave the theater is a state of  pure joy!

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