After bringing in a whopping 170 million dollars this past weekend, Beauty and the Beast has become one of the most talked about live-action remakes Disney has made. And here's why:
1. The aesthetic.
Despite some complaints about the CGI being too distracting, the animation doesn't take away from the film, but rather, adds to it. Between the talking cups, moving piano and singing wardrobe, every cinematic choice was breathtaking. In conjunction with the CGI, the costuming also deserved a 10/10.
2. The cast.
I know there has been some complaints about having another white washed cast, about the quality of the singing, and about the recent announcement of having Disney's "first" gay character on screen, but that aside, the casting is great. Each cast member brings something to their character. And I mean, have you seen them?
3. The answers.
While many plot holes have been pointed out in the original film, this adaptation seeks to answer all of the issues the first film had. Get ready to have some grand realizations; they fit neatly into the story line and really add to the plot, as well as character development.
4. The music.
I feel like everyone has been complaining about the musical adaptations that were created for this film, but in all honesty, it wasn't that bad. Luke Evans was perfect in Gaston's numbers, and Dan Stevens' rendition of Forevermore will have you in tears.
5. The nostalgia.
Because why shouldn't you go see it? It's a tale as old as time.