Since my Disney list got a huge response (okay, so two people commented on it so far), I've decided to post my reviews from Amazon.com of each individual film from my previous list. I'm listed as K. Fontenot (Prairie Cajun) on there and I currently have over 800 reviews on everything from CDs to DVDs to books and plenty of other things like candy and even razors.
Also, visit Steve Higgins' great family film blog, http://familyfriendlymovies.blogspot.com/, to check out some great film reviews as well.
Here's my review of Beauty and the Beast. I hope you enjoy it:
A Modern Disney Masterpiece
I don't know why I've waited so long to review this film. It is simply one of the greatest animated features of all time. From the wonderful songs to the wonderful cast to the lovely animation, this film hits on all cylinders. It's a moral story as old as time itself: Beauty lies not upon the face, but within the heart. If you haven't seen this movie, please consider renting or buying it soon. It doesn't matter what age you are because this movie appeals to all age groups. Our heroine is, of course, the lovely Belle, who gives her freedom up so that her father can be released from Beast's castle. Beast's servants, especially Lumiere, Cogsworth, and Mrs. Potts, devise a plan for Belle to fall in love with Beast in order to break the curse that all of them suffer from. Of course, much like in Frankenstein, that which is misunderstood is considered a monster and Belle's arrogant would-be suitor, Gaston, sets out to free his damsel-in-distress.
The voice cast is wonderful. It includes Robby Benson (Beast), Angela Lansbury (Mrs. Potts), Jerry Orbach (my favorite, Lumiere), David Ogden Steirs (Cogsworth/Narrator), and Paige O'Hara as Belle. Richard White portrays the selfish oaf, Gaston, and does a wonderful job.
The music is top notch. Composed by Alan Menken and given lyrics by Howard Ashman, the songs are some of the best and most memorable in Disney's catalogue. From "Be Our Guest" to "Gaston," they are all winners here.
The animation is classic and contemporary at the same time.
The DVD is nice. It comes complete with the original and special editions of the film and a plethora of wonderful documentaries on the making of the film, it's music, and many other things as well. You would be wise to add this masterpiece to your collection. I highly recommend it.
1 comment:
I like the movie of Michael Schroeder. Man in the Chair is a very average film. The story line is very slow. One think I like most is all the characters role.
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