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When this iconic movie was released on blue ray, and now re-released in theatres in 3D, many noticed the similarity for the first time between the film and a lavish, Andrew Lloyd Webber-esque stage musical. This is not a criticism, far from it, as the story is cleverly told through little dialogue and practically anything that happens to the characters, or happens in the plot, is relayed to the audience through the medium of song. Many lifelong fans of the movie were dubious about the use of 3D, they will greatly relieved to discover that their worries are completely unfounded and from the first scene this technology has been used to great effect. The matte canvas of the movie is now a bright and vibrant picture book that you are now a part of instead of just looking at. This adds even more magic to the tableau, and the ooohs and aaahs from the audience were clearly audible. For those who have so far missed out on the magic known as Beauty and the Beast, here is a brief synopsis. We start with an arrogant, vain and spoilt young prince who lives in sumptuous luxury in France. He is put to the test one night when an old crone knocks on the door and begs for shelter, offering a rose in return. He refuses because of her looks, and she then reveals herself to be an enchantress who turns him into a beast for his shallowness. She gives him the rose and tells him that unless he finds true love with somebody who loves him back, despite his beastly appearance, he will regain his looks. If, however, he hasn't found love by the time the last petal falls, he will remain trapped in the Beast's body forever. We then meet Belle, a young girl who is living in provincial France. The opening song, entitled 'Belle', tells us all that we need to know about this beautiful young loner. She is different from the rest of the people in her town, is frustrated by the simple life she is forced to lead, and she finds solace in her books. Her life changes forever when her Maurice, her father and an eccentric inventor, gets lost deep in the woods and ends up imprisoned in Beast's castle. Belle gets him released by trading his freedom for her own, and becomes the Beast's prisoner. As time passes, the Beast visibly softens and starts to fall in love with Bell, but can she learn to love him back before the last petal falls.... The big question is, is it worth laying out the extra money to see this in 3D? In a word, yes. The 3D is used to much better effect here than it was in the Lion King, but that is possibly because Beauty and the Beast is clearly a fairytale and the way it layers the matte paintings to create the depth of the movie lends itself perfectly to the 3D technology employed here. The scope and depth this movie has with the addition of 3D is, quite simply, outstanding. You feel as if you are inside Beast's castle, and the ending is quite remarkable. Film makers take note, this is how to add 3D to much loved classics. Where Can I Watch Beauty and the Beast (In 3D) (2012)Online Free
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