'Beauty & the Beast' - mini-review
BASIC INFO Directed by: Kirk Wise, Gary Trousdale Country: the US Year: 1991 Language: English, French Runtime: 84 minutes (original), 91 minutes (special edition) Age rating: U (the UK) REVIEWER'S RATING Animation: 10/10 Writing: 10/10 Characters: 10/10 Sound design: 10/10 OVERALL: 10/10 FINAL NOTES: What else can I say about this movie? It's truly a Disney classic and one of my favourites, just like The Lion King ! With a powerful moral lesson for all ages to never judge a book by its cover, further hammered home by the stark contrast between Beast, who may be scary on the outside but is a kind soul on the inside, and Gaston, a good-looking but self-centred man. Thanks to it's gorgeous animation, loveable characters, elegant storytelling, catchy songs and a powerful message - there's more to a person than you can see on the surface - make this film a truly timeless watch for both kids and adults. Oh, and the romance between our titular couple - Belle and Bea