Beauty and the Beast
A live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.
Critics Sentiment
Lumière performs the elaborate Be Our Guest musical number
Gaston convinces villagers to send Maurice to asylum
The film peaks dramatically during the Be Our Guest sequence (9.1) but drops significantly during Gaston's manipulation of the villagers (6.5), a swing of 2.6 points.
Beauty and the Beast receives generally positive sentiment that builds to spectacular highs during its musical numbers, particularly Be Our Guest. While praised for Emma Watson's casting, stunning visuals, and faithful adaptation, critics noted uneven pacing and some casting concerns. The film successfully honors the original while adding meaningful depth, though some felt it was more engineered than organic in its magic.
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Emma Watson
Belle
Dan Stevens
Beast
Luke Evans
Gaston
Kevin Kline
Maurice
Emma Thompson
Mrs. Potts
Ewan McGregor
Lumière
Josh Gad
LeFou
Hattie Morahan
Agathe / Enchantress
Haydn Gwynne
Clothilde
Gerard Horan
Jean the Potter
Ray Fearon
Père Robert
Ian McKellen
Cogsworth
Nathan Mack
Chip
Audra McDonald
Madame Garderobe
Stanley Tucci
Maestro Cadenza
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Plumette
Clive Rowe
Cuisinier
Thomas Padden
Chapeau
Rita Davies
Old Woman
D.J. Bailey
Vagrant
Crew
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