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Timeless tale rejuvenated

Walt Disney's 1991 instant classic, 'Beauty and the Beast', is not only the finest animated movie ever made, but deserves a prominent position on any list of all-time greats.


A scene from ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Although not the highest grossing Disney production, nor the best-remembered by most kids (those honors go to 'The Lion King'), 'Beauty and the Beast' nevertheless earned the most enthusiastic notices ever by the critics and was recognized with a Best Picture Oscar nomination.

The studio knew early in development that it had a winner. In an unprecedented move, Disney screened a 70 percent complete work print to a packed auditorium at the 1991 New York Film Festival months before the movie was finished. The astounding reception helped to build a sense of anticipation that was unrivaled since the days of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarves'.

'Irresistible' is an apt description of this film, because every frame is imbued with a magic that is rare for any motion picture, animated or otherwise. In the past, I have been known to criticize Disney from time-to-time, but not on this occasion.

'Beauty and the Beast' is a triumph of artistry - a rare movie where all of the elements gel perfectly. It has set the standard for today's animated motion picture, improving upon 'The Little Mermaid' and establishing a level that no subsequent animated film has equaled.

The movie will begin screening at Superior 3D, Majestic Cineplex from March 9. It is a CEL release.

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