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The symbolism is fleshed out so clearly it'll doubtless be helpful to middle school English teachers, which counts as a plus.Īll of these things are pluses, really. MONDELLO: Production numbers aside, there's lots of back story this time to give the actors something to play - a prologue about how the Beast became a beast - he kind of deserved it - and a flashback about Belle's mom that helps explain the meaning of that rose that's losing its pedals. Potts, singing) While the cups do their soft shoeing, I'll be bubbling I'll be brewing. The filmmakers have done all the imagining for us, and it's wearing after a while to see things that once felt effortless given weight - that Busby Berkeley dance of cutlery and dinner plates, for instance. Potts actually brewing cups of tea for the film crew, but if the physicality is persuasive, it's sort of the opposite of magical.
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MCGREGOR: (As Lumiere) Yes, the poor thing is probably in there scared to death. The girl lost her father and her freedom in one day. That's not a request.ĮMMA THOMPSON: (As Mrs. That's true again in "Beauty And The Beast." Dan Stevens is now lord of a significantly more imposing estate than he would have inherited in "Downton Abbey."ĭAN STEVENS: (As Beast) You will join me for dinner. They're looking at their whole animated catalog, including "Lion King," with the idea that live-action can offer a new kind of enchantment - and no question the digitally reimagined "Jungle Book" was certainly gorgeous. Where the magic of animation lies in bringing pen and ink drawings to life, Disney has now decided to bring to its fairytales some actual reality. MONDELLO: In a way, this down-to-earthiness seems ideal. UNIDENTIFIED ACTRESS: (As character) Coming through. MCGREGOR: (As Lumiere) Hey, Chapeau, you missed a spot. MONDELLO: They too have weights now, though they carry it well, going about their household chores with digital enthusiasm. IAN MCKELLEN: (As Cogsworth) Well, of course he can talk. And then come the bits with that fusty old clock Cogsworth and his candlestick buddy Lumiere. Happily, Gaston is about to start pestering her, aided by a campy LeFou. By the time Belle gets to the part about, there must be more than this provincial life, you're definitely on the same page. MONDELLO: It works well enough, but if you remember this number as light and airy, it's kind of not anymore. UNIDENTIFIED ACTRESSES: (As characters, singing) Never part of any crowd 'cause her head's up on some cloud.
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Belle's town has been created in full bustle by Director Bill Condon with elaborate sets, animals and something like 150 choreographed residents. MONDELLO: That bit's new, and while it's not important - this forgetful guy never reappears - it is helpful in humanizing a number that's about to get very grand. HORAN: (As Jean the Potter) Oh, well, I'm sure it'll come to me. GERARD HORAN: (As Jean the Potter) I believe I have. WATSON: (As Belle) Good morning, Monsieur Jean. That's the promise, no? You're going to see an animated world brought to life. MONDELLO: And it's equally clear that the world she inhabits will be down-to-earth and real.
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(SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST")ĮMMA WATSON: (As Belle, singing) There goes the baker with his tray like always, the same old bread and rolls to sell. How does it compare with the animated original? We asked critic Bob Mondello.īOB MONDELLO, BYLINE: From the moment the townsfolk throw open their shutters to welcome a new day, it's clear Emma Watson will be a picture-perfect Belle - warm and wistful. Disney's live-action "Beauty And The Beast" opens with advanced ticket sales already setting records for a family film. It's a tale as old as time and also a new movie opening tomorrow.