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In case you somehow missed it, Disney released their new live-action remake of "Beauty and the Beast" this weekend. As a lifelong Disney fan, I’ve naturally been excited ever since I heard that plans were underway for this film. The live-action "Cinderella" they released a couple Marches ago was magical, but "Beauty and the Beast" absolutely blew me away in the best way possible. If you need any convincing to go see it, here are some of the biggest highlights of the film to look out for. (I’ll try to keep spoilers as minimal as possible.)

1. Emma Watson plays a perfect Belle

Emma Watson plays a perfect Belle

It turns out that Emma Watson can sing as well as she can act. With her naturally sweet personality and enchanting voice, Emma makes for an ideal casting choice. She’s kind, strong, and passionate about what she loves, just like Belle. Even though everyone is awful to Belle, she never loses her sweet demeanor and loving heart that makes her the beautiful character we all grew up with.

2. All your favorite songs are there (along with some new ones!)

Beauty and the Beast

Any Disney fan knows that the original animated "Beauty and the Beast" had some of the best songs ever. From "Be Our Guest" to "Tale As Old as Time," the lyrics are both beautiful and iconic. Every one of the beloved classic songs is included in the film, redone with stunning new footage. Maurice and the Beast, among others, also get their own musical numbers that are just as amazing as the original songs. Do you want the best news? The whole album is available on Spotify if you want to give the songs a listen! Just search "Beauty and the Beast."

3. A lot of backstory is explained that was missing in the animated film.

Emma Watson - Belle

Ever find yourself wondering what happened to Belle’s mother? Who exactly it was that cursed the Beast? What he was like before the curse? All these questions and many more are answered in the film. Every character feels very dynamic in the live-action remake. They have unique personalities and clever lines that help to shape them, from a talking clock or feather duster, into people with lives and families.

4. Everything about Gaston’s best friend LeFou is perfect.

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Josh Gad, who played everyone’s favorite snowman in "Frozen," is back! This time he adds some life to LeFou, Gaston’s sassy, illiterate sidekick. From making fun of himself to standing up for those he believes in, he turns an originally boring character into someone fun and fascinating. LeFou is also Disney’s first non-straight character. If this concerns you, don’t let it. The way Disney sneaks in little references and suggestions is both adorable and unobtrusive. Their portrayal sends the perfect message- it doesn’t need to be a big deal!

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

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