Beauty and the Beast (1991)
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Reviews Counted: 46 Fresh: 43 Rotten:3 Average Rating: 8.3/10
Consensus: One of the Disney classics, Beauty and the Beast is one of the finest animated films of all time. more
Runtime: 90 mins
Synopsis:
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is a contemporary retelling of the classic French fairy tale.
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 despite his... [More]
Genre: Childrens
Starring: Robby Benson, Paige O'Hara, Angela Lansbury, Jerry Orbach, David Ogden Stiers
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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 11:11 AM
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01/26/06 03:16 AM
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02/20/03 08:46 AM
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12/16/02 02:25 PM
She falls for a hot-tempered manimal, but is it any coincidence that he showers her with gifts the whole time?
10/24/02 07:28 PM
The 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 08:33 AM
...filled with charm, wit, romance, humor, and plenty of songs and music.
09/28/02 11:48 AM
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09/13/02 08:34 AM
Top Critic The tale's as old as time, but Beauty and the Beast has gotten somewhat banal.
08/23/02 03:53 PM
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08/17/02 08:28 AM
Revoke my Cynic Badge if you must, but I say this one comes real close to the Disney Classics of yore. (I said "close!")
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07/27/02 12:13 AM
Top Critic Una obra maestra que los hará reír, llorar, emocionarse y pensar que la vida, aunque solo sea por unos momentos, es maravillosa.
06/11/02 05:29 PM
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