So I was shopping with my Girlfriend the other day and she saw this on the bargain rack. She is a fan of fairy tales and has always liked the story of Beauty and the Beast, so we pick it up. That night we put it into the player and watch. Now, the costumes ware great, and the sets were nice. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie lacked somewhat. The acting by anyone not named deMornay was wooden. I don't think the father could have looked any less interested in his part if he'd have tried. The brothers and sisters tried looking pompous, but came off as looking like they needed a few more acting lessons. The only actor to come even close to deMornay was Beast/Prince, and he still looked like he studied at the Shatner School. And watch out when people break into song. My girlfriend and I were laughing, but for all the wrong reasons. The acting quality and the way scenes were framed had me constantly thinking that we had accidentally picked up a porn movie. I can see that they tried to put on a good show, and for what it's worth, this makes for a good couple hours of quality time with the kids. Just try not to giggle at the thought of an animated statue orgy.
Review of Beauty and the Beast
