| Beauty and the Beast (A Walt Disney Classic) | 
 enlarge | Directors: Kirk Wise, Gary Trousdale
Actors: David Ogden Stiers, Jerry Orbach, Paige O'hara, Robby Benson, Richard White
Studio: Walt Disney Home Video
Category: Video
List Price: $2.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  420 reviews
Sales Rank: 1
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 84 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6302526574
UPC: 717951325037
EAN: 9786302526578
ASIN: 6302526574
Theatrical Release Date: November 22, 1991
Release Date: October 30, 1992
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 Solid, but still has some downsides. June 21, 2008
Belle is a beautiful young woman, living in a lively French Village. She's the outcast however, because unlike the other women in the town, she prefers to read novels then drool over the town's prized hunter Gaston. Her Father Maurice one day, sets off to take his invention; (A firewood chopper) to a State Fair. But things go wrong when he gets lost in the Woods, and a pack of Wolves hunt after him. Maurice ends up at a beautiful caslte, where servants welcome him in. These aren't ordinary servants however! No! These are enchanted servants; A Clock, A Teapot, Candlestick, and other various things! Maurice is awe struck, but before anything can really happen, the master of the castle, (known in the entire film as the Beast) locks him up in the dungeon for tresspassing in his castle. Meanwhile, the horse that Maurice rode on in the woods has made it's way back to the little Village. Belle, finding the tired horse, realizes that something is wrong for with her father. The Horse takes Belle to the castle, where she runs inside to get him back. It's here where she bargains with the Beast to take her imprisoned father's place at the Castle. The Beast agrees, and Maurice is sent back to the Town. What will happen to Belle in the castle? Will the Beast harm her in anyway? What will Maurice do when he enlists the help of the arrogant Gaston?
Beauty and the Beast is helmed with wonderful characters, such as Belle. Unlike most Disney heroine's, she's not helpless at all. She has a backbone, and can fend for herself. Many times thru the movie she quarrles with the Beast, and shows off her feisty independence. It's great to get such a strong female character, when many women are damsels in films. Paige O'Hara lends her voice and sings for Belle, which adds only more to the magic.
The Beast is a very complex character indeed, when he learn he's enchanted like this servants. Many times in the movie we see him fight with this inner demons and struggle greatly when he realizes he loves Belle. Robby Benson (1970's - 1980's hunk) sings and speaks for the Beast, and again does wonders.
Let's also not forget the cast of hilarious servants! Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, and Cogsworth! In true Disney fun they add to the magic and create wonderful funny moments and good songs for kids. But it's really the arrogant, casnaova Gaston that steals the show. With his hilarious one sided love with Belle, to his laugh out loud proposal to her, Gaston is one great character.
The Animation is stunning for something made in the 90's, and even today it still looks good. The songs, (which were nominated for Academy Awards!) are beautiful, and not annoying as many Disney songs are known for. Be Our Guest is a nice little song, Something There pretty little song also, but Beauty and the Beast sung by Angela Lansbury takes the cake.
One thing does annoy me about Beauty and the Beast. Now, I know it's Disney movie, and they can't go and make a three hour movie for kids, but it would have been nice to have the relationship between Belle and the Beast fleshed out a little bit more. Thirty minutes in the movie, after meeting Belle, and the Beast has already fallen for her. It would have been nice to see more romance, more budding friendship then what was provided.
As for questionable material; (for parents) Gaston and his croonies are seen hanging out in a Pub, drinking beer. Three of the towns wenchs who are in love with Gaston wear low cut dresses.The Beast as a angry moment and throws stuff around in his room. There are some scary moments with wolves, and the ending fighting scene between Gaston and the Beast may be scary for some.
All in all, a nice solid animated movie. If the rumors are true, we might see the Broadway version coming to movie threaters!
 Great movie, enough with the singing. June 13, 2008
0 out of 7 found this review helpful
Another fine example why Pixar has prospered and Disney has declined.
ENOUGH WITH THE SINGING!!!
Did you see the monsters in Monsters Inc. singing? Nope.
Finding Nemo? Nope.
ENOUGH!!!
Fine for kids, annoying for adults.
A beautiful (no pun intended) movie ruined by constant songs.
Buy it for the kids but be prepared to buy cotton for your ears.
Beauty and the Beast June 8, 2008
Excellent movie. One of the best Walt Disney Movies ever made. Very fast shipping and excellent quality. There was a little skipping, but nothing that can't be fixed.
 Very bad experience May 29, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I ordered this movie for my daughter's birthday on April 28.
When I received my confirmation of purchase, the delivery period was estimated between May 6-20.
My credit card was debited right away but the movie never came...
On May 19, I sent an email for the sender with no answer.
On May 21, I sent again another one to the sender with no answer.
Finally on May 22 I sent an email to Amazon customer service explaining the situation and they asked me to wait until May 23 for the delivery.
I went online to check some reviews about this specific vendor and guess what , there were 5 negative reviews posted around May 15-20. (Of course when I purchased this movie, I checked the reviews and there were none).
On May 23 I had to make a complaint to customer service. This only thing they offered was to cancel my order (very disappointing) and have my credit card credited. What I am very upset about is how come Amazon accept this type of vendor.
The worst thing is my daughter will be so sad..... I am not sure if I will order again with this website.
BOOTLEGGED NOT IMPRESSED May 12, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I recieved this item bootlegged and I paid alot of money for it, I am very disappointed with the seller
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