Review of Beauty and the Beast (2017) by Virgonoshaka — 19 Mar 2017

To be perfectly honest, I haven't been super enthusiastic about the live action adaptations of Disney's animated classic, mostly by concept than by execution, haven't watched neither the cinderella one nor the Jungle Book (although I have heard that one is very good and plannig to do so soon), but considering that this one is based on probably the best animated Dinsey movie ever (I consider Fantasia to be slightly better) it has huge shoes to try and emulate.

And all things considered, I think it works for the most part as a "remaster" of the animated one. It maintains the core concept, songs and shots, and although that may cause some to just want to see the animated one, to me it captured at least most of the magic while adding some cool bits in general, especiallt trying to close some details that didn't made sense in the animated one (althought ironically adding a couple more) and adding some interestin background to the main an supporting cast.

All in all, a great example of a movie done with care and true love for the original animated one. It was never supposed to be better, but for what it is, excellent production design, great music, great voice talent, good acting, and some great shots here and there, it leaves me with a great sense of nostalgia but also enjoyment.

Recommended in general and if you like Disney, what are you doing reading this, go and watch it.