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Beauty and the Beast
1991
Musical
Family/Kids
1h 24m
Belle, whose father Maurice is imprisoned by the Beast (really an enchanted Prince), offers herself instead and finds the prince inside the Beast. (imdb)
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Beauty and the Beast
1991
Musical
Family/Kids
1h 24m
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Rated 02 Jun 2016
100
97th
One of Disney's crowning achievements. Fantastic music, endearing characters, beautiful animation, a charming romance, sophisticated writing, and a clever sense of humor. Masterful.
Rated 02 Jun 2016
Rated 14 Aug 2007
9
98th
(2014-15 Disneython #24:) Disney in the midst of their wonderful '89-'94 creative peak. It has a charming and wondrous sense of fantasy, Belle and Beast are perfectly realized characters, the animation is beautiful, and the songs are just terrific ("Belle," "Be Our Guest," "Gaston," "Beauty and the Beast," all great). It makes me feel like a little girl again! Which is weird, since I'm a man :-/
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 04 Jun 2017
70
64th
"To think of that poor Beast having a vast library of knowledge but not being able to utilize it," he wrote on the internet, a worldwide infrastructure of information, but specifically, on a mini-review website as a break from the near hour lost to memes and gifs on reddit.
Rated 04 Jun 2017
Rated 22 Jun 2007
97
99th
It was nominated for Best Picture (but lost out to the equally good film Silence of the Lambs). That alone should say something. Disney continued its departure from earlier damsel-in-distress leading females, first with Ariel in Little Mermaid, and now with the independent and therefore 'odd' Belle in Beauty and the Beast. Not only is this beautifully animated with great music, it's both amusing and immensely touching. A must-see.
Rated 22 Jun 2007
Rated 05 Mar 2008
100
97th
Probably my favorite of the traditionally-animated Disney films. A gem!
Rated 05 Mar 2008
Rated 25 Mar 2023
90
97th
This, probably the most accomplished entry in Disney's animated canon (edging out 'The Lion King' and 'The Princess and the Frog'), holds up wonderfully and will no doubt continue to do so due to the involving story, the funny characters, the legitimately great songs and absolutely fantastic craft from both directors and animators.
Rated 25 Mar 2023
Rated 03 May 2011
100
98th
A classic among classics in the Disney library.
Rated 03 May 2011
Rated 12 Jan 2009
97
80th
If you can't enjoy this, I don't think we can be friends.
Rated 12 Jan 2009
Rated 06 Jun 2011
90
87th
Another Disney masterpiece, and again, that's because it's an emotional powerhouse.
Rated 06 Jun 2011
Rated 11 Mar 2012
97
94th
Downright incredible movie, Beauty and the Beast is very well animated, voice acted and, alike other Disney films, great character development and one of the best screenplays in an animated movie I've ever seen. There's no wondering why it's such a classic.
Rated 11 Mar 2012
Rated 26 Nov 2010
80
78th
I only recently revisited this movie from probably the decade or so ago that I last saw it and I was surprised at how much stuck with me. I was humming along to the songs (and singing parts), I remembered a lot of the lines, and I still had my strange attraction to Belle (she's the best Disney lead female ever). It's not my favorite of the Disney flicks, but I honestly think it's just as good today as when it came out. Considering how much animation movies have evolved I'd say that's impressive.
Rated 26 Nov 2010
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
94th
This is truly a masterpiece of animation. This movie also showed the growth of CGI in animation. The voicework and the musical numbers are classic Disney fare. This marked a true upswing for Disney.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 24 Jun 2012
100
99th
Wonderful characters, fantastic and memorable songs, and a beautiful story. I've lost count the amount of times I've seen this and it never gets old. Disney's best film.
Rated 24 Jun 2012
Rated 08 Sep 2008
96
96th
Even with hindsight, this is truly an amazing film. The pacing and themes are operatic, yes - but that means they're also universal and poignant. It moves along too briskly, but when the story catches its breath (e.g.: after the wolf fight, the Title Song) it creates a sense of legitimate beauty.
Rated 08 Sep 2008
Rated 04 Oct 2008
100
99th
One of the all time greatest fairytales and the most magical Disney-animated classic. Ever.
Rated 04 Oct 2008
Rated 09 Mar 2012
65
42nd
Gives ugly people like me hope and shows how French guys are assholes. Win/Win.
Rated 09 Mar 2012
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
39th
Pales in comparison to the Cocteau version. I'll admit maybe I'm being too harsh on it, but it's hard to appreciate this as much when there's a better and quite similar version of the same story out there.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
89th
This was the beginning of an incredible run of films by Disney in the early 90's. Beauty and the Beast is beautifully animated, and the music is wonderful. It's a classic story that was adapted well, and the film is fun to watch again and again. Awesome!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 10 Jul 2012
89
88th
Enchanting, sweepingly romantic, and featuring plenty of wonderful musical numbers, Beauty and the Beast is one of Disney's most elegant animated offerings.
Rated 10 Jul 2012
Rated 30 Mar 2008
86
92nd
I fall in love with every woman that gently brushes the wisps of hair from her face.
Rated 30 Mar 2008
Rated 09 Feb 2015
85
85th
One of the most mature animated movies Disney ever made. It was never one of my favorites until I got older, but once I did, I realized and truly appreciated all the different layers here, and how carefully-crafted this film is as a whole.
Rated 09 Feb 2015
Rated 07 Nov 2011
79
80th
Simply a joy to watch. I liked it as a kid, but re-watching it as an adult, I think I like it even more. Animation's well-done, it's decently funny, and I love the music, particularly with Gaston.
Rated 07 Nov 2011
Rated 18 Aug 2009
90
97th
Probably sentimental bias as it is the earliest movie can remember going to the theater to see. I still consider it the best animated movie.
Rated 18 Aug 2009
Rated 10 Aug 2011
9
92nd
Classic Disney. Really, it doesn't get much more nostalgic for 90s animated musicals than this.
Rated 10 Aug 2011
Rated 09 Oct 2012
99
96th
One of the Disney masterpieces. Timeless story, fantastic music, gorgeous animation, and the greatest cast of characters in any Disney film. Nothing more needs to be said. If The Little Mermaid wasn't quite enough for people to be convinced that Disney is back, then Beauty and the Beast should be more than enough.
Rated 09 Oct 2012
Rated 22 Jul 2019
83
69th
One of the last "vintage" Disney animations gets a high score for sentimental reasons, but it lacks its own identity or even a story that's worth telling in such a simplistic way; musical numbers are fun, but seem to be aping THE LITTLE MERMAID ("Be Our Guest" is essentially a reprise of "Under The Sea") though Lansbury's beautiful rendition of the title song stands alone as a Disney gem. Still enjoyable, but not nearly as ambitious or successful as its immediate predecessors and successors.
Rated 22 Jul 2019
Rated 02 May 2012
21
1st
"I release you. You're no longer my prisoner."
Never have these words been more rom...I'm sorry, but this is just retarded.
I don't mind the movie not being dark and moody, but it's just trying too hard to bee cheerful and cute.
This movie wastes its time with redundant music numbers about mundane crap. Or a jerk who's complaining about people not liking his jerkish nature. And when it gets (supposedly) romantic, the tea pot's the one singing about their feelings for each other? What the fuck
Rated 02 May 2012
Rated 20 Mar 2007
30
19th
Bland movie for girls that have been planning their weddings since they were five and the gay dudes they'll eventually be bearding. Also aggressively sexist and sadomasochistic.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
Rated 25 Mar 2007
81
79th
This movie came out at the height of Disney awesomeness. They don't make them like this anymore, though I can't say that I'm a huge fan of this girlie stuff.
Rated 25 Mar 2007
Rated 15 May 2007
100
97th
CAN YOU DRINK LIKE GASTON CAN YOU FIGHT LIKE GASTON! CRAZY OLD MAURICE! BE... OUR... GUEST BE OUR GUEST BE OUR GUEST BE OUR GUEST.
Rated 15 May 2007
Rated 29 Jun 2014
9
91st
Beauty and the Beast is another one of my all time favourite Disney classics. Sentimentally this is one that stands out for me and it fully deserved its best picture nomination. The early 90's was Disney at their peak and this film kick started a run of some of Disney's best. The animation is beautiful, the characters remain as loveable as ever and the unforgettable songs steal the show. Along with classic like 'The Lion King' & 'Aladdin' this is personally one of my favourite Disney films.
Rated 29 Jun 2014
Rated 19 Jan 2011
98
96th
If we look at all the categories, you can see that this is one of the greatest Disney animated features. Best Disney princess (Belle), Best Disney Prince (The Beast), the best Disney music, and a great villain (Gaston). What more could you want? Oh, great animation? Well, we've got that too! Beauty and the Best is, in my opinion, one of the greatest Disney Animated Feature of all time, second only to Fantasia.
Rated 19 Jan 2011
Rated 13 Jan 2017
94
81st
In my opinion, one of the best hand drawn animated disney films out there.
Rated 13 Jan 2017
Rated 03 Jul 2007
90
83rd
Gaston is a man's man and his chest is so hairy and something about animation.
Rated 03 Jul 2007
Rated 19 Sep 2018
45
15th
The beautiful animation, catchy songs, and emotional voice acting are all hampered by the fact that the Beauty and the Beast tale is not one worth all the effort. The effort is applauded, but wasted on a story that basically boils down to Stockholm Syndrome.
Rated 19 Sep 2018
Rated 14 Aug 2007
69
51st
While overly sappy, the music is fairly well-done, and the animation is also noteworthy. Against my better judgement, I rate this above average.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
96th
The best animated film ever made- and the only one ever nominated for best picture!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 06 Jul 2018
89
37th
The music, character development, and magical atmosphere are all spectacular. Unfortunately on the villain side, Gaston's more of a caricature than a believable human. This leads to points of bathos rather than true engagement-a shame, because Belle, the Beast, the objects, and even Maurice are established beautifully on a sensitive level. I'll call this film a masterpiece one day, but today isn't this one.
Rated 06 Jul 2018
Rated 15 Jul 2013
20
0th
The worst Disney movie I've seen. An angry, frustrated, lonely, sexually repressed man embodied as a beast kidnaps a young woman and makes her his married slave. Belle's storyline is de-emphasized so that we can watch the beast turn from a savage animal into a proper well adjusted man. It's disgusting folks. Oh yeah, and the French are objects personified so that they may better serve.
Rated 15 Jul 2013
Rated 30 Dec 2015
75
73rd
90's Disney was a tough time for me, I was too old to be blown away and still too young to fully "get it". Having watched this as an adult I was impressed but still not blown away.
Rated 30 Dec 2015
Rated 12 Sep 2012
4
0th
I was ready to puke after the first song.
Rated 12 Sep 2012
Rated 03 Jun 2013
80
77th
I think this film tells a TERRIBLE message. He has to learn beauty is more than something on the outside, but an inner thing as well? TO prove that point he gets to woo the girl who has the best inner AND outer beauty? What does he really learn after all? Shit. SHrek has a better message. I still love it though.
Rated 03 Jun 2013
Rated 16 Oct 2010
90
92nd
Charmin' toe tappin' musical.
Rated 16 Oct 2010
Rated 20 Mar 2017
94
97th
A fantastically animated musical featuring arguably Disney's best group of songs. The amazing music, the beautiful animation, plus a wonderful cast of side characters helps create that infamous Disney magic around what is kind of a weird fairy tale. Belle is certainty the strongest Princess to appear then thus far, and Beast might be the most characterized Disney Prince at this point as well. Unlike the tragic finale of "King Kong"(1993), here in the end twas Beauty that saved the Beast.
Rated 20 Mar 2017
Rated 31 Mar 2013
73
36th
It's a fun story with really pretty animation and wonderful songs. I like that the songs are pretty varied in content and style but they still manage to all flow together very nicely. Overall, it's a fun film. The characters are, if nothing else, interesting. But, they are also frustratingly inconsistent and used by the story in some rather troubling ways. Belle's eventual submission, Gaston's turn from ass to full on villain and Beast's barely earned transformation all hamper my enjoyment.
Rated 31 Mar 2013
Rated 31 Aug 2010
100
91st
Howard Ashman's lyrics, Alan Menken's music, and Orbach's jaunty tune-filled turn as Lumiere, the debonair candelabrum, are the highlights of Walt Disney Pictures' lovely, visually stunning, and ambitious adaptation of the legend. Lumiere's delightful "Be Our Guest" number is as good as anything from Busby Berkeley or Broadway. Enchanting fun for all ages.
Rated 31 Aug 2010
Rated 30 May 2008
100
94th
The best Disney's movie! Simply perfect!
Rated 30 May 2008
Rated 08 Oct 2009
85
60th
I re-watched this movie many months ago after not having seen it in a good long while, and was surprised and delighted to discover how much I still enjoy this movie, even now that I'm an "adult". I found the character of the Beast to be very entertaining to watch. Story Critique: The story is good. A classic. It's not very complex, though. The characters make the movie fun to watch.
Rated 08 Oct 2009
Rated 23 Apr 2009
95
99th
Man, the 90s were good to Disney. I wish they could recapture some of the magic of this movie with their films nowadays.
Rated 23 Apr 2009
Rated 03 Oct 2017
100
97th
A masterpiece of not only a musical, but of cinema.
Rated 03 Oct 2017
Rated 03 Jun 2015
10
97th
Truly timeless and romantic, "Beauty and the Beast" codified Disney's revival with its seamless art direction, classic musical score, and sincere portrayal of strong characters and a story of acceptance and selflessness.
Rated 03 Jun 2015
Rated 25 Mar 2010
100
95th
Wonderful Disney musical combines superb animation, splendid characters, and lively songs about a beautiful girl, Belle, and the fearsome and disagreeable Beast. Supporting cast includes the castle servants (a delightful bunch of household objects). Notable as the first animated feature to be nominated for the Best Picture Oscar. Destined to become a classic.
Rated 25 Mar 2010
Rated 02 Jan 2009
65
52nd
Although the narrative is far from disappointing, it is undeniable that does not have a good timing, the story goes very fast, leaving holes. While it is a well produced animation.
Rated 02 Jan 2009
Rated 15 Apr 2017
93
91st
With unforgettable musical numbers and stunning animation, Beauty and the Beast is, simply put, a Disney classic.
Rated 15 Apr 2017
Rated 07 Jan 2007
100
99th
A modern Disney masterpiece.Truly deserving of its best picture nomination.
Rated 07 Jan 2007
Rated 02 Feb 2007
16
13th
I just don't dig cartoons. No offense. You'll notice that in a lot of my ratings...
Rated 02 Feb 2007
Rated 19 Nov 2014
65
40th
From when Disney still made movies with heart. I like the personal look of the animation and most of the songs too. Could use a better plot though.
Rated 19 Nov 2014
Rated 29 Mar 2007
100
95th
Thoroughly charming Disney musical. Many groovy songs
Rated 29 Mar 2007
Rated 08 May 2007
97
94th
My favorite Dinsey film :)
Rated 08 May 2007
Rated 26 Jun 2007
85
55th
A landmark in animation. The intro is the best part.
Rated 26 Jun 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
99th
My all-time favorite animated film, the most depth, romance, action, storytelling, richest animation, and perfect music. Brilliant!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 27 Apr 2016
17
94th
W4E1P1S2V2M2A1R4. That theme music, though.
Rated 27 Apr 2016
Rated 24 Jan 2010
79
25th
I never saw this film as a kid, wich is probably why it has never felt as good as the other 90,s disney films.
Rated 24 Jan 2010
Rated 14 Aug 2007
97
97th
Disney takes a tale as old as time and puts it in a brand-new light - one of its modern classics.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
5
91st
One of Disney's very best. The animation is gorgeous, and the fairy-tale story is given an effective Disney twist while retaining all its mystery and beauty. The ballroom sequence might be the best looking animated sequence ever created.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 11 Aug 2024
20
12th
He imprisons her and her father for no particular reason. But I guess having a big library made that OK?
Rated 11 Aug 2024
Rated 18 Feb 2012
35
29th
Quality: 3.5/5
Enjoyability: 3/5
Watched: Feb 16, 2012
Rated: Feb 17, 2012
Rated 18 Feb 2012
Rated 19 Oct 2007
70
81st
Very well-written, very well-cast, and great, saturated visuals. Holds up for repeat viewing.
Rated 19 Oct 2007
Rated 21 Oct 2007
82
69th
One of Disney's best, particularly since the studio's resurrection in the late 80's. Much of the music works beautifully with the animation (Be Our Guest and Gaston's song are stand outs). The story of transformation from beastly to human is universal in its appeal and meaningfulness, while the climactic scene shines.
Rated 21 Oct 2007
Rated 13 Feb 2012
73
71st
In terms of things that my generation got lucky with, being the right age when Disney peaked is second only to the internet. This sits with Aladdin, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid as the best stretch of Disney movies ever.
Rated 13 Feb 2012
Rated 15 Jan 2008
65
43rd
Engaging characters and some nice musical numbers make for a solid fairy tale.
Rated 15 Jan 2008
Rated 20 Jan 2008
88
91st
One of Disney's best.
Rated 20 Jan 2008
Rated 03 Jan 2020
70
54th
Gaston: "Lefou, I'm afraid I've been thinking."
Rated 03 Jan 2020
Rated 16 Jun 2012
100
98th
Gaston is pretty awesome
Rated 16 Jun 2012
Rated 06 Mar 2008
100
95th
A true Disney classic, with a thinking-heroine and a mutli-dimensional hero.:)
Rated 06 Mar 2008
Rated 24 Aug 2022
97
95th
I'm a huge sucker for girls that read books and boys that let them do what they want.
Rated 24 Aug 2022
Rated 28 May 2009
75
81st
Makes the rest of the Disney Renaissance look - rightfully - like complete trash.
Rated 28 May 2009
Rated 01 Jun 2008
100
93rd
Belle is awesome because she READS.
Rated 01 Jun 2008
Rated 15 Jun 2008
100
90th
Belle is my hero.
Rated 15 Jun 2008
Rated 27 Mar 2018
87
65th
A-
Rated 27 Mar 2018
Rated 15 Jul 2008
85
54th
cute
Rated 15 Jul 2008
Rated 28 Jul 2008
91
85th
Gorgeous animation, but kind of long for little kids.
Rated 28 Jul 2008
Rated 25 Feb 2017
70
76th
As a little girl who loved books it was hard not to fall in love with the movie. Now, years later, it still has its charm although some songs do seem a little bit dumb. Its message about inner beauty is important and easy to understand even for kids.
Rated 25 Feb 2017
Rated 16 Oct 2008
80
72nd
One of the better Disney films out there! I love the Beast.
Rated 16 Oct 2008
Rated 23 Aug 2024
100
70th
Rlly good
Rated 23 Aug 2024
Rated 10 Oct 2011
87
72nd
The songs are unforgettable and the story is wonderfully charming.
Rated 10 Oct 2011
Rated 04 Jan 2009
100
88th
i love all of the old disney movies... they remind me of my childhood... when mom wanted to sleep for a while she always let me watch some movie like this one
Rated 04 Jan 2009
Rated 11 Jan 2009
83
53rd
All these songs are still stuck in my head.
Rated 11 Jan 2009
Rated 20 Nov 2012
90
93rd
Man this was like my favorite disney movie.
Rated 20 Nov 2012
Rated 08 Jul 2010
88
77th
the "Disney Renaissance" produced lots of shitty, self-important crap, but it was all worth it for this. Can stand with the best of Disney's early masterpieces.
Rated 08 Jul 2010
Rated 02 Aug 2009
90
55th
Classic Disney magic.
Rated 02 Aug 2009
Rated 06 Jul 2010
73
67th
No one gets fucked off over the topmost tower like Gaston!
Rated 06 Jul 2010
Rated 11 Feb 2009
92
55th
Best of Disney
Rated 11 Feb 2009
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