For as long as we can remember, the story of Beauty and the Beast has been there since our childhood. The tale of a beautiful girl falling in love with a beast is unusually intriguing after all.
The film, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a 2017 American musical romantic fantasy film directed by Bill Condon, which was adapted from a screenplay written by Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopulous. The film is a live action adaptation of Disney’s 1991 animated film of the same, itself an adaptation of Jeanne-Marie Leprince De Beaumont’s 18th century fairy tale. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Emma Watson and Dan Stevens as the lead characters, with Luke Evans, Ian Mckellen, Emma Thompson and others in the supporting roles. The music has been given by Alan Menken and cinematography is done by Tobias A. Schliessler, which is a treat to one’s eye. The announcement of a live action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast was given in April 2014, with Condon as it’s director. The cast was signed later in 2015. The film has been one of the most expensive films ever made.
The film generally received positive reviews with people praising the performances of the actors, particularly Emma Watson and Dan Stevens for their roles as Beauty and the Beast, respectively. The film has also been praised for it’s connection to the animated film, the elements of a Broadway musical, visual style as well as background score. The film received four nominations at the 23rd Critics’ Choice Awards and two nominations at the 71st British Academy Film Awards. It also received Academy Award nominations for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design at the 90th Academy Awards.
Beauty and the Beast is a film which makes you believe in the power of love and magic. Though the film is a fantasy, it still does not fail to touch the hearts of the people, especially the younger ones. As the film is produced by Disney, it adds towards appealing the younger generation. The film gives you a reason to believe that true love can overcome any obstacles that are in it’s way and find the one it is looking for.
When you see the film, the idea of it being a fantasy is clearly visible but the concept about love has been shown in a beautiful manner. The film does not simply show the glorious path of love, but gives a sense of reality as well. This film is a classic which has been loved by people since the beginning and is still a must watch for those who have been connected to the film so much.