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Avatar (2009)

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The night I went to see Avatar in RealD 3D is one I will not forget.

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	Votes -33 +11 / -44 thumb up thumb down Beauty and the Beast (1991) Genre: Animation 50% Posted on 2/10/11 11:08 AM The plot follows a selfish prince who gets his punishment by being turned into a hideous beast. He soon kidnaps a innocent old man. The man's daughter, named Belle, goes out to rescue him but is enslaved by the beast. While working in the beast's lair, she falls in love with him and finds the good in him. "Beauty and the Beast" is declared as a Disney masterpiece by many, but not by me. I really dislike this film. The characters are all messed up. Belle's so-called beautiful looks (I don't think she's pretty!) get in the way of her personality. She is so stupid! We can see where Stephanie Meyer got her inspiration for the Bella Swan character in "Twilight". Bella is much smarter than Belle, BTW. How on Earth can you fall in love with your father's kidnapper and then waste your intellegence finding the good in him?! Belle has her heart where her brain is supposed to be for Pete's sake! The beast was a butthole from the start. He dosen't deserve to get his curse lifted at the end. The plot and characters are the main issue for me. They annoy me so much. The only "realistic" characters in this were the talking household objects. However, the music and animation is really well-done. The lyrics to the songs are great and the animation is pretty extravagant. This film has poor characters and a dissapointing plot. "Beauty and the Beast" has always been one of my least favorite fairytales, along with "The Princess and the Pea". All the RT reviewers and critics are out of their minds! A 92% fresh?! No, no, no, no! I will never show love for the film and the story. But I must say, that new movie, "Beastly", which is a modern take on the story, looks like "Star Wars" when compared to this! Overrated and stupid. 23 Comments \| Send This \| Comments: Theta Sigma on 2/10/11 at 11:14 AM Not seen this one - my favourite since I first saw it was Robin Hood. Great review. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse LG on 2/10/11 at 12:38 PM My love for Disney may make me a bit biased, but I disagree with some of your points. However, I really like that you justified your opinion, and I do agree that the plot really isn't for everyone. The songs and animation are truly what make the film, so I can agree with you at least on that point. Nonetheless, another great review :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Ken H. on 2/10/11 at 02:17 PM This is one of the few disney movies that I haven't seen. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Forrestw2rs on 2/10/11 at 03:44 PM This is my all-time favorite animated film, so of course I am inclined to disagree with you. Belle lets her good looks get in the way of her personality? Really? And she never tries to see the good in Beast, by the way. In fact, she doesn't even put up with him. She's the best female character Disney has produced for many reasons. She's a strong lead, has her own ideals, doesn't go for the "prince" or good looking character of the story, stands up for herself in front of the Beast, and doesn't s 2 Replies \| Report Abuse The Creep on 2/10/11 at 04:02 PM Thanks for trying to set him straight! Haha. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Frisby2007 on 2/10/11 at 04:19 PM Well said my good man. Not only that, but many girls (& I´m pretty sure even guys) can relate to Belle. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse The Creep on 2/10/11 at 04:01 PM You have good points,but I strongly disagree. It's just a harmless fairytale. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Brantastic16 on 2/10/11 at 04:15 PM Good review, but I very strongly disagree. It's my all time favorite animated film (and one of my favorite films in general). I don't think Belle has a terrible personality at all. I'd even go as far as to say she has one of the best personalities of all the Disney characters, mainly because she's not shallow and can find the good in anyone - even beasts. She's slightly absent minded but she's far from stupid. She's a bookworm for pete's sake! 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Frisby2007 on 2/10/11 at 04:18 PM Are you serious man? This has got to be one of the best (emphasis on best) Disney animated movies ever! The animation is elegant & beautifully done in every way. The songs are one of the best. The plot is a lot better than the original source material (the idea of the girl & beast sitting on the table & the beast asking the girl to marry him every day is just boring). And you got the plot wrong. the beast doesn´t kidnap the old man, he takes him as a prisoner for intruding in his castle. And the 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 2/10/11 at 05:50 PM I'm afraid I have to disagree with you on this one Movie Monster. I'll still respect you for your opinion, though. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Daniel Mumby on 2/10/11 at 06:11 PM I think your complaint about the characters not being realistic is a bit obtuse considering that it's a fairy tale, and therefore realism is not its main intention. I would recommend you check out the Jean Cocteau version from the 1940s 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Lord Naseby on 2/11/11 at 07:54 AM Interesting. So I take it you disagree with the best Picture nomination this got then? Don't answer that of course you do. Interesting that you didn't like it. Most do. Great review though! 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Rachel H. on 2/11/11 at 08:22 PM i actually liked this but I want to see Beastly. great review! 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Gavin the moviejunkie1994 on 2/12/11 at 04:13 AM Dude, its one of the greatest Disney movies over the last few decades. Can't you give it some respect? 0 Replies \| Report Abuse garfield2710 on 2/12/11 at 06:34 AM I respect your opinion, but I have to disagree with you. But if this is your opinion, then don't let anyone tell you any different. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Jhon E. on 2/13/11 at 01:18 AM from memory this is a great film, but maybe i was biased as a child 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Eldest2005 on 2/27/11 at 07:32 PM This was a great movie and one of the best Disney movies ever made. I highly disagree. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Max the Movie Kid on 3/01/11 at 01:48 AM Respected, but I fail to see how High School Musical is better. :( 0 Replies \| Report Abuse brunomen on 3/02/11 at 09:14 AM Beauty and the Beast is one of the best love stories ever told in a movie, in part because it has some of the best songs I've heard in a movie and really amazing visuals and character animations. I've watched it 5 times and I seriously wouldn't mind watching it every day for the next 5 days. I really can't understand why you don't like this harmless and timeless piece of art, and I strongly advise you to watch it again with people who like it and then talk about it. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Film Master Thomas on 4/08/11 at 12:10 AM i agree that how belle alls in love with beast strange, however, i absolutely loved this film and i liked the idea of bad turning good. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Tyler M. on 8/11/11 at 12:03 PM Sorry guy, I completely disagree. But it's your opinion, so it doesn't matter. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Penny L. on 1/22/12 at 11:08 AM This is a pure classic, I don't know what movie you must have watched! We can all have our own opinions though 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Double.Dubs on 6/25/12 at 06:54 AM Even though I liked this film for the most part, I was still underwhelmed since everybody lauds it as a timeless masterpiece. I can't find myself agreeing with that. But, a brave review; thumbs up! 0 Replies \| Report Abuse

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