This isn't merely the best of the princess features; it's very close to being the best Disney movie of them all.
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11/27/09
Beauty and the Beast (1991)
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Reviews Counted:56
Fresh:52
Rotten:4
Average Rating:8.1/10
Consensus: Enchanting, sweepingly romantic, and featuring plenty of wonderful musical numbers, Beauty and the Beast is one of Disney's most elegant animated offerings.
Runtime: 90 mins
Genre: Childrens
Theatrical Release:Jan 1, 2002 Limited
Box Office: $25,067,730
Synopsis: Once upon a time, there was a handsome but heartless prince, whose selfishness caused an enchantress to turn him into a hideous beast. He had only one hope for freedom: winning a woman's love... [More]
Starring: Robby Benson, Paige O'Hara, Angela Lansbury, Jerry Orbach
Director: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
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Reviews for Beauty and the Beast
In the Imax format, the introduction of the Beast's castle has a breathtaking 3-D effect. And throughout the film, you see textures and details you never noticed.
01/03/02
Top CriticA thing of beauty for our kids, something they deserve.
01/01/00
It may be a cliché to call a fairy tale enchanting, but no other adjective suffices as the film still has the wit, slapstick, and romance to enrapture children and adults alike.
12/31/01
Beauty and the Beast will entertain generations to come and enter the archives of Disney’s classic stories.
01/04/02
It's a charming film.
09/01/08
Despite some excessive narrative streamlining, this 1991 release was the best Disney animated feature in years, full of charm and humor.
09/10/08
Top CriticSlipped around all my roadblocks and penetrated directly into my strongest childhood memories, in which animation looked more real than live-action features.
01/01/00
Top CriticThe artistry of the animators, who combined traditional painting with computer-generated images, stands up to the best that the Disney empire ever produced.
10/15/02
The tale's as old as time, but Beauty and the Beast has gotten somewhat banal.
08/23/02
Remains a near-perfect film, the second best Disney film after 1941's Dumbo.
01/03/02
Brims with charm, style, and flawless execution that doesn't feel the least bit dated by subsequent technological advancements.
01/03/02
Top CriticThere is plenty of suspense, comedy and wonderful music to keep everyone entertained.
01/01/00
...filled with charm, wit, romance, humor, and plenty of songs and music.
09/28/02
This beaut's worth it just to revisit a time when Disney knew how to make good animated films without its Pixar crutch.
01/04/02
[A] great film...
01/10/02
Top CriticRevoke my Cynic Badge if you must, but I say this one comes real close to the Disney Classics of yore. (I said "close!")
07/27/02
Some of the film's ideas, which are both campy and subtle, may not be kids' stuff, but like all good movies, Disney's enchanting fairy tale operates on many different levels and thus can be enjoyed by viewers of all ages.
04/05/06
Simply one of the best films ever made, animated or otherwise.
01/02/02
She falls for a hot-tempered manimal, but is it any coincidence that he showers her with gifts the whole time?
10/24/02
Latest News for Beauty and the Beast
September 14, 2009:
The 3D footage screened actually looked pretty cool, not jarring or 'forced,' which puts it in line with most of the Disney Digital 3D we've seen thus far. 
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December 09, 2008:
Don Hahn Talks 3-D Beauty and the Beast
In an interview with /Film's David Chen, "Beauty and the Beast" producer Don Hahn delved into the reasons -- and the methodology -- behind Disney's upcoming 3-D reissue of the... More...
November 19, 2008:
Disney Plans 3-D Beauty and the Beast
Disney has added "Beauty and the Beast" to its list of features slated to receive its digital 3-D treatment, announcing plans to re-render the original film for a 2010 release. More...
August 29, 2008:
Disney Classics Begin Blu-ray Migration
Good news, Blu-ray owners: you too will soon be able to purchase limited edition "Platinum Collection" versions of Disney titles, including "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,"... More...
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