Review of Beauty and the Beast (2017) by John W — 04 Jan 2018

Undeniably well intentioned, its unwavering faithfulness to its cinematic predecessor can't help but render it largely flat and unremarkable by comparison.

This review of Beauty and the Beast (2017) was written by John W on 04 Jan 2018.

Beauty and the Beast has generally received positive reviews.

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