After Hunchback and ties with the live action remake, I love this Disney movie the most. So did the Oscars-it became the very first animated movie to get nominated for Best Picture! Up and Toy Story 3 are the only other movies to do this. Sadly, it lost to The Silence of The Lambs-a movie about a cannibal! This is a beautiful love story about a prince who must have a villager love her to become human again. Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel both put this on their top 10 lists of 1991. I'd put it at #1 but oh well,a t least it was highly rated! By the way, Gene gave Silence/Lambs thumbs down! I liked it, but that says something! The animation is great and so are the songs. "Gaston" is my favorite. This is a perfect movie. The only way this could be better is if it actually won the Oscar!(Sorry but that is my biggest pet peeve!....What, sue me!)

Title - 'Beauty and The Beast' Date Released (UK) - 9 October 1992Average Rating at Time of Review - 8.0Position in IMDB's Top 250 at Time of Review - #250Directed By - Gary Trousdale & Kirk WiseStarring - Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson & Jesse CortiPlot - A young woman whose father has been imprisoned by a terrifying beast offers herself in his place - unaware that her captor is actually a prince, physically altered by a magic spell.As a child, I never got around to watching classic animated Disney movies such as 'Snow White', 'The Little Mermaid' and the rest. Over time, I have even trying to rectify this. However 'Beauty and The Beast' was one I'd never intended on watching. I saw the 2017 version of the film and by all accounts that was essentially a shot-for-shot remake. When speaking to people about that film, there were a few opinions that it was made as a money-grab and people should just watch the original. I, on the other hand, was all for the remake as it allows a new generation to enjoy this story.Upon watching this version, it would appear that the naysayers of the 'Beauty and The Beast' remake were correct. Despite being a shot-for-shot retelling of the tale, the new version is missing a lot of the magic that this film retains - and that's exactly how it should be in a film where enchantresses and magical roses are integral to the plot. PROS: The Animation - The animation in this film is incredible, especially for its time. There were a few background animations that's weren't entirely smooth when there was a lot happening at once, but when two characters are on screen together it looks great. Those scenes, in animated form, really add to that magic I was just talking about. The Cinematography - The colour scheme in this film is used to great effect and is capable of telling a story by itself. Someone with no clue pertaining to the plot could watch this movie on mute and still understand the characters intentions and development. The Music - I strongly advise against watching it on mute, however. When watching musicals, I usually find there's one song that doesn't work or one song that I'd skip over if I was listening to the soundtrack. That is not the case here and, given that the soundtrack takes up 25 minutes of the film, that is quite an achievement. Every song feels like it has a purpose in the film be it: telling a part of the story (via outside characters watching the two protagonists), shedding light on a characters intentions or simply adding to the magic feel of the film. Every song is excellently performed and the animation allows for all kinds of possibilities when putting them on screen.CONS: The Beast - Not The Beast himself, but rather his character development. It very much exists but it feels very rushed. One moment The Beast is taking Belle prisoner and the next he is in love with her, with not much time allowed to show that love grow besides one song covering the course of a day. This is a Disney film however and despite the agelessness of the story, it is targeted at children, so it is understandable why they did this. That does not make up for the lack of emotional investment in their relationship though.The Ending - Here is a great story about loving what's inside and not judging a book by its cover and that's a message that people young and old can take away from this film. That message is kind of dampened at the end however, when The Beast turns into a handsome prince. Again, I understand why this was done and I enjoyed seeing characters like Mrs. Potts, Chip and the other enchanted items return to their human forms - I just feel that 'Shrek' delivered this message in a more memorable wayWatching this film has been an important experience that I'm glad to have had. It has shown me the difference that animation can have on a story, so much so that it made me realise what the newer version could have and should have been. This 'Beauty and The Beast' feels a lot more magical, is definitely more fun and I am far more likely to watch it again thanks to its beautiful soundtrack and engaging animation. I believe that if any generation wants to experience this tale, this is the telling they should choose. "If it's not Baroque, don't fix it!" - Cogsworth

I remember being dragged to see this film at a terrible mall theater when it was released. I didn't want to like it, it was a "girl" movie. But like it I did, still some of the most catchy songs and beautiful animation.

When I was in elementary school I watched this everyday for months. I loved the songs and the story. I went as Belle for Halloween more than once for "Halloween". I still sing "Be Our Guest" when we have company. For my school play I sang "Beauty and the Beast" for my audition. I got the part. It wasn't for a "Beauty and Beast" play but "Carnival". I get to play Lili but I have never seen the play before so my teacher tells me that is good because I might have an original take on the role. (I hope people will like me). The story of this film I was kind of sad the first time I saw it. The Beast was mean and cruel to Belle. Her dad gets locked away and later is told she will never see him again. Well it has a happy ending.