Beauty and the Beast (A Walt Disney Classic)
starring: David Ogden Stiers, Jerry Orbach, Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Richard White
directed by: Kirk Wise, Gary Trousdale
directed by: Kirk Wise, Gary Trousdale
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The film that officially signaled Disney's animation renaissance (followingThe Little Mermaid) and the only animated feature to receive a Best Picture Oscarnomination, Beauty and the Beast remains the yardstick by which all otheranimated films should be measured. It relates the story of Belle, a bookworm with a dottyinventor for a father; when he inadvertently offends the Beast (a prince whose heart is toohard to love anyone besides himself), Belle boldly takes her father's place, imprisoned inthe Beast's gloomy mansion. Naturally, Belle teaches the Beast to love. What makes thissuch a dazzler, besides the amazingly accomplished animation and the winning coterie ofsupporting characters (the Beast's mansion is overrun by quipping, dancing householditems) is the array of beautiful and hilarious songs by composer Alan Menken and thelate, lamented lyricist Howard Ashman. (The title song won the 1991 Best Song Oscar,and Menken's score scored a trophy as well.) The downright funniest song is "Gaston," alout's paean to himself (including the immortal line, "I use antlers in all of myde-co-ra-ting"). "Be Our Guest" is transformed into an inspired Busby Berkeley homage.Since Ashman's passing, animated musicals haven't quite reached the same exhilaratinglevel of wit, sophistication, and pure joy. --David Kronke --This text refers to an outof print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Disney's Classic
The film that officially signaled Disney's animation renaissance (followingThe Little Mermaid) and the only animated feature to receive a Best Picture Oscarnomination, Beauty and the Beast remains the yardstick by which all otheranimated films should be measured. It relates the story of Belle, a bookworm with a dottyinventor for a father; when he inadvertently offends the Beast (a prince whose heart is toohard to love anyone besides himself), Belle boldly takes her father's place, imprisoned inthe Beast's gloomy mansion. Naturally, Belle teaches the Beast to love. What makes thissuch a dazzler, besides the amazingly accomplished animation and the winning coterie ofsupporting characters (the Beast's mansion is overrun by quipping, dancing householditems) is the array of beautiful and hilarious songs by composer Alan Menken and thelate, lamented lyricist Howard Ashman. (The title song won the 1991 Best Song Oscar,and Menken's score scored a trophy as well.) The downright funniest song is "Gaston," alout's paean to himself (including the immortal line, "I use antlers in all of myde-co-ra-ting"). "Be Our Guest" is transformed into an inspired Busby Berkeley homage.Since Ashman's passing, animated musicals haven't quite reached the same exhilaratinglevel of wit, sophistication, and pure joy. --David Kronke --This text refers to an outof print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Disney's Classic
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- A Classic
One of the best Disney movies, Beauty and the Beast (based on the fairytale of the same name) came during the golden years of the 90s where Disney could do no wrong. Along with the classic movie, you can watch the special edition (with a whole new animated song sequence thrown in almost seamlessly) or the in-progress edition which is self explanatory. My favorite extras were the character development sketches. It was amazing to see how much characters like the Beast, Gaston and LaFoo evolved from ... Read More
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- Terrible Customer Service
When I oreder this DVD I thought I owuld have a gift for my wife in time for her birthday. I even e-mailed this person to ask if I could pay additional fees fro a faster mailing service. The e-mail was returned. I went to the store front for this individual and it was closed. Amazon stood beside thier policy and refunded my money. After that the DVD cam in 10 days late. I had already ordered another DVD. I have it now unopened If you want the DVD back say so. I do not need it.
Rating: - Worst service ever
This is the worst company I have ever done business with.I ordered a dvd on September 29, 08, and have not yet received it.I have contacted the seller three times but have not received any answer back.My suggestion to anyone - DO NOT USE THIS SELLER.
Rating: - We love it!
This is the best "Princess" movie out there in my opinion.
It focuses on one of the more valuable lessons in life and positively pushes literacy, self respect, compassion and self reliance through the main character.
I have a 3 year old, so since it's arrived we've seen it about 30 times.
Rating: - Belle
I bought this DVD in response to all the princess references on TV and various books that were given to my Grand-Daughter.This could be a very disturbing movie for children because of the dark theme and magic. Most kids appear to handle the story fine because, in the end, good triumphs over evil and there is a happy ending.On the second disk, tucked away behind the tea kettle on the menu, is a fantastic music video by Celine Dione and Peabo Bryson, of the title song.
- A ClassicOne of the best Disney movies, Beauty and the Beast (based on the fairytale of the same name) came during the golden years of the 90s where Disney could do no wrong. Along with the classic movie, you can watch the special edition (with a whole new animated song sequence thrown in almost seamlessly) or the in-progress edition which is self explanatory. My favorite extras were the character development sketches. It was amazing to see how much characters like the Beast, Gaston and LaFoo evolved from ... Read More
- Terrible Customer ServiceWhen I oreder this DVD I thought I owuld have a gift for my wife in time for her birthday. I even e-mailed this person to ask if I could pay additional fees fro a faster mailing service. The e-mail was returned. I went to the store front for this individual and it was closed. Amazon stood beside thier policy and refunded my money. After that the DVD cam in 10 days late. I had already ordered another DVD. I have it now unopened If you want the DVD back say so. I do not need it.
- Worst service everThis is the worst company I have ever done business with.I ordered a dvd on September 29, 08, and have not yet received it.I have contacted the seller three times but have not received any answer back.My suggestion to anyone - DO NOT USE THIS SELLER.
- We love it!This is the best "Princess" movie out there in my opinion.
It focuses on one of the more valuable lessons in life and positively pushes literacy, self respect, compassion and self reliance through the main character.
I have a 3 year old, so since it's arrived we've seen it about 30 times.
- BelleI bought this DVD in response to all the princess references on TV and various books that were given to my Grand-Daughter.This could be a very disturbing movie for children because of the dark theme and magic. Most kids appear to handle the story fine because, in the end, good triumphs over evil and there is a happy ending.On the second disk, tucked away behind the tea kettle on the menu, is a fantastic music video by Celine Dione and Peabo Bryson, of the title song.
