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Amazon. Not all the movies reviewed will be current, we will throw in some oldies but goodies from time to time. These
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director or actors. We will also have a rating system with stars; 5 being outstanding and 1, don’t waste your time.

Beauty and The Beast Review

By Carol Heath

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST **** PG
129 Mins. Family

Cast: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Kevin
Kline, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor,
Emma Thompson, and Stanley Tucci.
Director: Bill Condon
Okay, I’ll admit it, I was not really expecting
anything special with this latest rendition of this
production. I just went along to help my cousin
take her 4-year-old grandchildren to see it. Boy,
was I wrong. I’d watched the old tv show many
years ago and loved it. I’ve also seen the first Dis-
ney animated version several times. I knew what
to expect, or so I thought. This new production
blew me away.
The story hasn’t changed Belle, sung by Emma
Watson, is imprisoned by the Beast, played by Dan
Stevens. Gaston deliciously played by Luke Evans
has a great voice and truly is in love with himself.
My personal live favorite was Josh Gad playing
the role of LeFou, Gaston’s faithful servant. Mrs.
Potts is animated with Emma Thompson’s voice.
The animated tea cup, Chip, was my personal fa-
vorite character. The candelabra danced while the
china cabinet sang with an operatic voice.
The musical numbers are staged and per-
formed with gusto by the ensemble cast and they
will blow your socks off. The animation charac-
ters come alive and add a special touch to this tru-
ly enchanted new version of Beauty and the Beast.
If you don’t have a little one to accompany
you, borrow one, it is worth it and you’ll both
have a great time.
Way to go Disney, you’ve done it again!

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