La Belle et Le Bete, 1946

Director:

Stars: Jean Marais, Josette Day, Mila Parely

Very cool! I thought I would be bored because it was a French movie and I would have to read subtitles, but honestly, I thought it was neat! I'll always like Disney best, but this one is worth watching!

I especially liked how they made the castle appear enchanted. The chandeliers lit up by themselves and were held by human hands that came out of the walls. Hands and arms popped up from the table to serve Belle's father when he arrived at the castle. Very creative for the time period!

Beauty and the Beast, 1991

Director: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
Stars: Page O'Hara, Robby Benson, Richard White, Jerry Orbach, David Ogden Stiers, Angela Lansbury,




The classic story of a girl who goes to live in an enchanted castle with a Beast, in order to save her father's life. And because it's Disney, it's got a bunch of songs that will get stuck in your head and heart.

(This one mostly takes place in winter so it has always sort of been a Christmas movie to me.)

Apparently, I saw this in theaters with my aunt (I was 4!), and I was so terrified of the Beast that I was on her lap, freaking out, blocking her view of the movie. Well, this January, I will get a second chance to see my favorite Disney film in theaters!! Beauty and the Beast is coming to theaters and it will be in 3D! (I'm so glad they are doing this with Disney movies now! SO cool!!) I don't like 3D, but I can't wait to see this anyway!! I will be taking my own niece and nephew. It should be a lovely time!

Is that enough exclamation points for you?