Review of Beastly (2011) by Sarah T — 26 Apr 2012
I really wasn't sure what to expect from this film - not too surprised to find a mostly-bland performance from Alex Pettyfer...though I see some potential in his acting career...
I was mostly surprised by Vanessa Hudgens' performance...heartfelt and clean...and Neil Patrick Harris for his character's quippy remarks!! Definitely provides a little levity to the movie..
Other than that...it's a typical teen melo-drama...a fairly loyal retelling of the tale we all fell in love with from Disney...but...seriously...Disney allowed for more romantic buildup...and a REAL reason for Belle to fall in love with the beast...
In this movie...it's not quite so believable...there's just not enough room - in the time given for the movie - to convince me they're really falling in love...just kind of came across as....flat.
But....I'd still watch it again.
This review of Beastly (2011) was written by Sarah T on 26 Apr 2012.
Beastly has generally received mixed reviews.
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