Beauty and the Beast (1987)

Overrated

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

This musical film of "Beauty and the Beast" is a good rendition of the 1740 French fairy tale by novelist Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve. The cast are not top star names. Their performances are okay, but nothing beyond the ordinary. The music is quite light, and with so few songs, one wishes that the filmmakers could have included more songs. The production is very interesting and well laid out. It's a more contemporary version of the fable, but with very good sets, camera work and performances overall. The costuming is especially good for Beast. The movie was filmed entirely in Israel. It's a decent family film that most children should enjoy.

I grew up with the Disney version of Beauty and the Beast. I was hesitant to watch this film, but ended up enjoying it. The music is a bit annoying at times, but its sweet as well. The costumes were exquisite and beautiful. For its time, the makeup was outstanding as well. The only real problem I had with this movie was some of the minor inconsistencies, but other than that I had fun watching it. This obviously isn't Oscar worthy, but when I show my kids movies, I think I'll show this one every once in a while. The acting was good, and I enjoyed it overall. Its good for a Sunday afternoon with nothing to do, with a nice bowl of popcorn!

Once upon a time and what seems like eons ago... I ran a small in home preschool and childcare. I had quite the collection of children's movies at the time. Some of those movies were viewed so very many times then and over the years by many children, including my own. This is one of those movies that all the children begged to see over and over again. Now all but one of my children have grown and will soon leave the nest (I pray :-) Not all of the movies I acquired over the years have stood the test of time. Some never measured up, some have grown wings and flown away, some are scratched, melted, spliced and diced. Alas we come to those that are worn, torn and tattered and exceedingly loved. This is one of them.

I adored this movie the first time I saw it when I was 16. I love fairy tales and especially like movies that try to stick to the original story. These stories have been around for hundreds of years before Disney and there are different versions of each in different countries. The sets and costuming of this version are beautiful. (All though some obviously date the film to the late eighties) Rebecca De Mornay is fantastic as the gracious loving creature that can love even a beast. The way that this is filmed it almost feels as though you are the proverbial fly on the wall, or the statue with eyes. I think it is a wonderful way to get kids interested in something besides cartoons.