Movie Review: Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' is animated tale as old as time....
As the premiere of Walt Disney Pictures' live action remake of the beloved 1991 animated classic approaches, I thought it would be a good time to share my Examiner review of the Gary Trousdale/Kirk Wise original version. Directed by Gary Trousdale (“Shrek the Halls,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”) and Kirk Wise (“Atlantis: The Lost Empire”) and written by Linda Woolverton (“The Lion King”) and 11 other co-writers, “Beauty and the Beast” is an enchanting and awe-inspiring love story centered on the beautiful Belle and the monstrous-looking Beast. The film's story is simple and straightforward, even being introduced with a traditional-sounding prologue (narrated by M*A*S*H alum David Ogden Stiers, who also plays Cogsworth) which sets up the characters and situations. “Once upon a time, in a faraway land, a young prince lived in a shining castle. Although he had everything his heart desired, the prince was spoiled, selfish, and unkind. But then, one winter's nig...