Beauty and the Beast (2017)

About Beauty and the Beast

"Beauty and the Beast" is a live-action re-imagination of Disney's 1992 animated classic, based on a traditional French fairy tale. It tells the story of an enchanted prince, transformed into a Beast, who must learn to love and be loved in return in order to lift a curse cast upon him and his castle. A spirited young woman, Belle, becomes the Beast's prisoner but soon forms an unexpected bond with him.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Bill Condon and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It showcases beautiful and elaborate set designs and costumes, while enhancing the original's musical score with new songs by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman.

Actors

• Emma Watson - Belle: Emma gave a brilliant performance, portraying Belle's bravery, intelligence, and compassion.
• Dan Stevens - Beast: He successfully embodied the gruff, tormented Beast and gave depth to his redemption arc.
• Luke Evans - Gaston: Luke excellently portrayed Gaston's narcissism and cruelty.
• Kevin Kline - Maurice: He played Belle's loving and supportive father.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film more than doubled its production budget in the first week of its worldwide release.
• Emma Watson was offered the role of Cinderella before she was offered the role of Belle, but she turned it down.
• This is Disney's second live-action adaptation of 'Beauty and the Beast'. The first was a television series in the late 1980s.

Awards

"Beauty and the Beast" received two Academy Award nominations for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design. It also won the Costume Designers Guild Award for Excellence in Fantasy Film.

Quotes

• "I want adventure in the great wide somewhere. I want it more than I can tell." - Belle
• "If she is the one who'll break the spell, you must finally learn to love." - the enchantress
• "For who could ever learn to love a beast?" - Beast

Music / Soundtrack

• In addition to the original film's iconic songs, the 2017 film includes new songs like "Evermore" and "How Does a Moment Last Forever".
• The new songs were written by Alan Menken, who also composed the original film's score.