YOU MUST GO SEE BEAUTY & THE BEAST IN 3D!
There are no words to describe how stunning the animation looks. I never got to see this film on the big screen before, so that alone was very exciting as it is one of my favorites. However, the 3D enhanced the viewing experience times a million and made a film that was already visually interesting even better. The second it started, I was blown away and obsessed. If you’ve read my blog before, you probably know I’m not the biggest fan of 3D, but I’m coming around. After seeing what Marty did with it in Hugo (genius) and now how incredibly well Disney remastered Beauty and the Beast, I’m no longer a hater.
There were so many moments that just absolutely took my breath away, especially “Be Our Guest” and the iconic ballroom scene. One thing I was really looking forward to was at the end when the Beast turns into a human and sparkling light falls from the sky, and I was not disappointed. It was phenomenal. Also, during “Belle”, all the characters are so in your face and defined, I noticed a lot of things I had never before, even in my dozens of viewings! During “Belle (Reprise)” when she runs through the meadow, I literally gasped. It was just so unbelievably beautiful and I really can’t say enough good things about it.
I am so excited over the success of The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast being re-released, because I know that Disney is going to continue to bring back their classic films in 3D. I know they have plans for The Little Mermaid (I’m especially excited for this because of the “Poor Unfortunate Souls” scene, which is already easily one of the best animated sequences of all time) and Finding Nemo, and I could not be more thrilled. I really think Aladdin needs to be next. Seeing Aladdin and Jasmine fly through the air during “A Whole New World” would no doubt be breathtaking. Pocahontas is an underrated film that I also think would fare incredibly well if they added the 3D, imagine Pocahontas’ hair blowing through the wind with all the leaves flying up and surrounding her, the entire “Colors of the Wind” sequence, and “Just Around the Riverbend” as she dashes down the river. I get chills just thinking about it! It feels like I’m re-living my childhood getting to see all these movies on the big screen in a new format, and I know it’s exciting for my young cousins as well who are ages 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, and 11. It gives us a chance to all bond over Disney amazingness together!
Even if you’re not a big Disney fan, I’d still suggest going to see this one if you’re a movie fan in general. The beauty of the cinematography is really something to behold, no matter what kind of films you like.