Beauty and The Beast - Criterion Collection (Restored Edition)
by Jean Cocteau, Ren? Cl?ment
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Actor: Jean Marais, Josette Day, Michel Auclair, Mila Par?ly, Nane GermonDirector: Jean Cocteau, Ren? Cl?ment
Brand: Image Entertainment
Cinematographer: Henri Alekan
Writer: Jean Cocteau
Editor: Claude Ib?ria
Producer: Andr? Paulv?
Writer: Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: French (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; English (Subtitled)
Format: Black & White, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 93 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-02-11
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Criterion
DVD Reviews of Beauty and The Beast - Criterion Collection (Restored Edition)
DVD Review: A lovely movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I debated buying this because of the price, but decided to treat myself. It arrived in fantastic condition and with all the extras some other reviewers mention. I've watched it several times now, also with
& without the commentary. It's a very well made, beautiful movie. Honestly, I had a rather difficult time (esp when I first watched it) listening to such an ugly beast speaking beautiful French. (It has
English sub-titles). It doesn't strike me quite so odd anymore.
It's a rather fast paced movie, especially re: the relationship between Belle & the Beast. I would have preferred seeing some more interaction/ conversations between the two of them. Two of my favorite special effects are when Belle's dress changes into a beautiful gown, and her pearl necklace instantly changes when put in the hands of her evil-minded sister. I recommend this movie to anyone considering it.
DVD Review: Daughter wanted this movie
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the actual movie she wanted for Christmas. She has watched it numerous times although it is in French. She loves period films, b/w films and wanted this in French. SHe is very happy with this movie.DVD Review: a real beauty
Summary: 5 Stars
There's not much to complain of in this Criterion issue. You can watch the movie in French, with various subtitles, with commentary, with documentary backup. Either way, it is one of the great films of the world by a true visual artist.
Like everyone, I prefer Marais as the Beast to when he becomes the prince version. So might you.
DVD Review: If they would let me, I'd give it ten stars!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just watched my old VHS copy and ordered this immediately. I was amazed at how touched and emotional I became when watching this film which I have seen dozens of times. It works on so many levels and deepens with each viewing.
The photography is so beautiful that each frame could be literally framed and hung on a wall. My favorite scenes are Belle's tears turning to diamonds; her necklace turning into rope when she gives it to her sister, the disembodied candelabras and her turning into a princess as Le Bete carries her over the threshold of her room. The list is endless.
If you haven't seen this film, just buy it on the recommends. As someone wrote before me, if you don't love this film, check to see if you have a pulse.
DVD Review: Undiscovered treasure
Summary: 5 Stars
This item arrived quickly and in good condition. I saw a few minutes of this movie on television and I had to order a copy. I usually don't like sub titles, but this movie is almost magical. I don't know why I haven't heard more about this movie.
Description of Beauty and The Beast - Criterion Collection (Restored Edition)
Once upon a time in a world of magic and wonder the true love of a beautiful girl may finally dispel the torment of a feral but gentle-hearted beast. Studio: Image Entertainment Release Date: 02/11/2003 Starring: Jean Marais Run time: 93 minutes Director: Jean CocteauThis is definitely not the Disney version. While it remains faithful to the plot of the classic fairy tale by Leprince de Beaumont, Jean Cocteau's 1946 French romantic fantasy is the product of a sophisticated, mature sensibility in its tones and textures and, above all, in its surprising emotional power. With sparkling black-and-white imagery that, for once, is actually dreamlike rather than cute or kitschy, and with a Beast (Jean Marais) who is almost as glamorous with his silky blonde facial hair as he is clean shaven, the movie casts a seductive spell. It might actually be a little too rich and unsettling for kids. Even the costumes and the draperies are entrancingly ornate. Viewers intoxicated by this enveloping vision should consider moving on to Cocteau's even more aggressively other-worldly 1949 masterpiece Orpheus, in which Marais plays the doomed poet of ancient Greek legend, updated to a Parisian "punk" milieu of motorcycles and black leather. --David Chute
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