Pros: Exceptional sets and costumes, amazing special effects (for 1946), excellent performances, charming visual poetry Cons: Probably not suitable for young children
Long before Disney took a whack at the old French fable in 1991, Jean Cocteau directed what many consider to be the definitive version of Beauty and the Beast. Still, theres little point in arguing the relative merits of Disneys singing ...
Pros: Well made. Interesting story. Cons: Some people may not like the subtitles.
Beauty and the beast by Jean Cocteau surprised me. I was assigned to watch it for one of my film classes and I expected it to be the same old fairy tale the Disney made famous in 1993.
The story is still basically the same as always, but Belle...
Unfortunately there are some reviewers out there who simply reviewed the wrong movie. According to Lycos, some of these reviewers are 'trusted' but perhaps they should review the correct movie!!! THIS IS NOT A DISNEY PRODUCTION!!! Beauty and The Beast...
Pros: Stands the test of time, technically it is flawless. Cons: Don't rent this if you are pretending to sensitive for a date you won't be prepared for the real thing.
Beauty and the Beast is not just an "art house" film. It is one of those rare items that gains luster as it ages. It continues to reflect what is best within all of us, and should never be dismissed to archivists. The story is simple, the scene...
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