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Pierre Andre
23Jan12
The mood and atmosphere were just perfect for fabricating that feeling of magic where anything is possible that is necessary for a traditional fairy tale as old and classic as this one
Daniela
6Jan12
A very stylized piece that has many of Cocteau's touches from Blood of a Poet. The changes he made to the end of the story—in which he transforms to the Belle's aesthetic ideal, much to Belle's disappointment—were an interesting attempt to add nuance to a fairy tale that features pretty one-dimensional characters and a pretty one-dimensional moral. Overall, not bad.
Michael Convery
29Dec11
It was only after the scene of the smoking claws that the film put a spell on me.
Fritz A Javi Celeste
7Nov11
Convincing and probably the best take on the classic fairy tale. The whole film captures the essence of mystery, fantasy, and magic. I haven't read the tale itself, but this proved to be a classic as well. The effects are more captivating than modern-day cgi making the whole film timeless.
Jason Miller
1Aug11
Wow. This with Phillip Glass' opera is one of the best movie experiences I've ever had. Damn, I'm going to watch this again. and again.
Matthew_Lucas
13Jul11
Jean Cocteau's darker take on Mme. Leprince de Beaumont's classic fairy tale may strike viewers more accustomed to the animated Disney version as a bit unusual, but time has yet to dim its magic. Affectations such as Cocteau's introduction imploring audiences to suspend disbelief may seem quaint by today's standards, but LA BELLE ET LA BETTE remains one of the most magical children's films of all time.
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Daniel Duffy
9Jun11
If I were to make my version of Beauty and the Beast, I'd keep almost everything the same, with the exception of the overly theatrical acting in this film. I understand this came at an earlier era of film, but the acting could have been a bit more natural. Otherwise, this is a work of sheer brilliance, and noticeably the basis for the Disney version (e.g.: Avenant had the facial features of Gaston, etc).
SahilZafar
21Mar11
The film starts with words of Jean Cocteau "Let me speak four true magic words, Childhood's open sesame; 'Once upon a time'" ... and then there is magic, there is beauty, there are wonders, there is amazing cinematography and of course there is a beast. It is the best adaptation of a fairy tale that I have seen. Sheer artistry! Highly Recommended!
Gylfi Reynisson
26Jan11
One of the best fantasy films of all time. A fairytale that brings such a sense of wonder and joy to its audience. Loved it =)
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Hidden Behind the Screen
10Jan11
Wonderful surrealism and romance as well as crisp black and white cinematography.
Quentin
9Sep10
I suggest to watch it with Philip Glass' opera soundtrack, it becomes a much better movie in my opinion. If you can watch the live opera, it's even better, it's quite fascinating to see the singers looking at the screen, keeping in sync with the actor lips while turning their backs to the audience.
VENIMOS LOS JODIMOS Y NOS FUIMOS
9Jul10
Una lograda versiòn de la clasica historia, visualmente muy atractiva y con, para la epoca,estupendos efectos especiales. La musica original para el film compuesta por Georges Auric esta realmente de la verga, sin embargo, presenciar la proyecciòn de este film en primera fila, con Philip Glass dirigiendo en vivo la musica minimalista que compusò para la pelìcula de Cocteau, fue una experiencia verdaderamente sublime.
Knut Morte
8May10
Too cool, a quality in fairy tale that Disney has destroyed forever spoiling the hearts and minds of children and adults.
Joshua Dysart
21Apr10
Not to get personal or anything, but watching a library copy of this with my father when I was about 12 is one of the only positive experiences I have of the man. Watching it again, I now see it was the film, and not the relationship with dad, that was magical. God bless cinema.
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Karen Colton Welles
2Apr10
If I could keep a continuous running of this movie going in my home, I would still NEVER tire of it. I saw it for the first time nearly 40 years ago, and its ability to mesmerize me has never ended. ¨Rapportez-moi une rose...¨