DVD Review: “Beauty and the Beast”

Beauty and the Beast

Released: October 5, 2010

Run Time:  90 Minutes

ABOUT:

Set in and around a quaint French village during the late 18th century, Beauty and the Beast follows the fantastic adventures of Belle, a bright and beautiful young woman who finds escape from her ordinary life, and the advances of a boorish suitor, Gaston, by reading books. Meanwhile, off in a castle in the distance, a cruel young prince is cast under the spell of an enchantress who turns him into a tormented beast, while transforming his servants into animated household objects. In order to remove the curse, the Beast must discover a true love who will return his affection before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose. When Belle’s inventor father stumbles upon the Beast’s castle and is taken prisoner, Belle comes to the rescue and agrees to take her father’s place. With the help of the castle’s enchanted staff, she sees beneath the Beast’s exterior and discovers the heart and soul of a human prince.

MY THOUGHTS:

I love Beauty and the Beast.  Next to Snow White, it was my favorite Disney DVD.  I love how Belle turns down the arrogant Gaston and sees the beauty within the Beast.  It is truly a tale of love and friendship.  I think it is a great story for kids to show that you should love someone for whats inside and everything else will fall into place.  My favorite part though of the movie is all the singing and dancing, I mean who couldn’t love a singing candlestick or tea pot!  The movie is magical and this re-release has incredible quality.  Everything is brighter and crisper than I remember.  I highly recommend getting this DVD if you have ever loved Belle or have a little girl in your life who would love it because pretty soon it will be locked back up in the Disney Vault!

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BUY IT: You can buy “Beauty and the Beast” wherever DVD’s are sold or check it out on Amazon.  The Beauty and the Beast Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack has a U.S. suggested retail price of $39.99 and the 2-Disc DVD set has a U.S. suggested retail price of $29.99.

Mama’s Money Savers Disclosure: I received the DVD to review. My opinion remains my own. Please see my Disclosure Policy.