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Beauty and the Beast is widely considered the best animated Disney feature of the studio's 1980s/1990s renewal of the form. Based on the classic French fairy tale, it tells the story of Belle voiced by Paige O'Hara, an intelligent young woman scorned by her townspeople for being a bookworm, weary of fighting off the advances of the arrogant Gaston Richard White, and dreaming of escape. When her father gets lost in the woods and captured by the forbidding Beast Robby Benson, a once-handsome prince turned into a ...
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Overview

Beauty and the Beast is widely considered the best animated Disney feature of the studio's 1980s/1990s renewal of the form. Based on the classic French fairy tale, it tells the story of Belle voiced by Paige O'Hara, an intelligent young woman scorned by her townspeople for being a bookworm, weary of fighting off the advances of the arrogant Gaston Richard White, and dreaming of escape. When her father gets lost in the woods and captured by the forbidding Beast Robby Benson, a once-handsome prince turned into a monster by a witch, Belle goes off to rescue him. Taken with her, the Beast agrees to release Belle's father if she agrees to stay with him forever. Initially repulsed, Belle soon finds much to appreciate in the Beast's hidden, tender nature. The Beast's servants -- a clock David Ogden Stiers, a teapot Angela Lansbury, and a candlestick Jerry Orbach -- see Belle as their salvation: if the Beast and a woman fall in love before his 21st birthday, he will be free from the curse. The songs are first-class, the tale is told with sincerity but not sentimentality, and the characters of Belle and the Beast, complex individuals who defy stereotyping and change over the course of the story, are more three-dimensional than in most live-action movies. The eye-popping animation is beautifully rendered, and Beauty and the Beast certainly deserves its place amongst Disney's animated classics. In 2002, a special 89-minute edition of the film was released in IMAX theaters with the addition of a newly animated song, "Human Again.""
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Special Features

Three enchanting versions of the film; Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson music video; Never-before-released behind-the-scenes footage; Filled with all-new exciting games; First ever digital presentation using high definition transfer technology; All-new Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound; And much more
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Editorial Reviews

Barnes & Noble - Donald Liebenson
After a decade, Beauty and the Beast makes its triumphant return to home video in a spellbinding, fully restored VHS edition and makes its DVD debut in a truly enchanting Platinum Edition. Both versions offer a new musical sequence, "Human Again," which has been seamlessly integrated into the original film. The DVD offers viewers this "Special Edition," as well as the original theatrical release, and the fascinating "work in progress" version that premiered at the New York Film Festival. In its original cinematic release, Beauty and the Beast was a milestone. It was the first animated feature to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture, and though it didn’t win, Alan Menken and Howard Ashman did take the Oscar for their musical score. The story tells of the surprising romance that blossoms between odd bookworm Belle (voiced by Paige O'Hara), one of Disney's most beloved heroines, and the cursed and ferocious Beast (Robby Benson), who holds her prisoner. The stellar voice ensemble includes Angela Lansbury as teapot Mrs. Potts, Jerry Orbach as French-accented candlestick Lumiere (who performs the showstopping "Be Our Guest"), and David Ogden Stiers as mantle clock Cogsworth. The VHS edition offers a few extras, but Disney has really outdone itself with the two-disc "Experiential" DVD, which contains a treasure trove of archival goodies that chart the evolution of the film's production, as well as interactive games. Beauty and the Beast is a sparkling jewel in the Disney crown that will captivate viewers for generations to come.
All Movie Guide - Perry Seibert
The most important aspect of any musical is the songs. Songs in a musical should be both memorable and somewhat functional. One or the other is fine, but if most of the songs advance the plot or reveal character andmake the audience want to sing along, then you have a truly great musical. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman composed an arguably perfect set of songs for Disney's Beauty and the Beast. The opening number that encapsulates both Belle and her hometown, the hilarious tune illustrating how formidable a man Gaston is, and the warmly charming "Be My Guest" are just three high points from one of the great soundtracks in movie history. The title track, which is as sappy as Ashman ever got as a lyricist, charmingly acknowledges its own banality "Tale as old as time/song as old rhyme/beauty and the beast" without minimizing or mocking its inherently sweet description of true love. Belle herself sidesteps most of the clichés surrounding Disney heroines. Her love for the beast is unexpected, mostly because she dreams of independence and adventure, not romance. She is a strong female character whose love is won through kindness, selflessness, and honesty, and not given away just because the lead male character is attractive. Classic songs, memorable characters, and adult for Disney love combine with such joy and skill in Beauty and the Beast that it became the first animated Best Picture nominee in Academy history. This is not just a great animated film; this is a great film. Period. [In January of 2012, a new 3D version of Beauty and the Beast was released into U.S. theaters after playing on screens throughout Europe and Asia. Though the film looked and sounded as good as ever, the 3D effects were largely of the forgettable "View-Master" variety, offering the film a pleasant but ultimately unnecessary sense of depth that did little to dazzle outside of the classic "Be Our Guest" and ballroom sequences. Following The Lion King 3D and preceding Finding Nemo 3D, Monsters Inc. 3D, and The Little Mermaid 3D, Beauty and the Beast 3D proved that even with 21st century film technology, it's difficult to improve upon perfection. -- Jason Buchanan]
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 10/8/2002
  • UPC: 786936171631
  • Original Release: 1991

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  • Source: Walt Disney Video
  • Region Code: 1
  • Time: 1:30:00
  • Format: DVD

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Paige O'Hara Voice Only
Robby Benson Voice Only
Jerry Orbach Voice Only
Angela Lansbury Voice Only
Richard White Voice Only
David Ogden Stiers Cogsworth/Narrator
Jesse Corti Le Fou
Rex Everhart Maurice
Bradley Michael Pierce Voice Only
Jo Ann Worley Voice Only
Kimmy Robertson Voice Only
Mary Kay Bergman Voice Only
Vanna Bonta
Brian Cummings Stove
Alvin Epstein Voice Only
Tony Jay Voice Only
Alec Murphy Baker
Hal Smith Voice Only
Kath Soucie Bimbette
Albert Tavares
Frank Welker Voice Only
Technical Credits
Gary Trousdale Director
Kirk Wise Director
Roger Allers Animator
Kelly Asbury Original Story
Howard Ashman Executive Producer
John Carnochan Editor
Brenda Chapman Original Story
Tom Ellery Original Story
Randy Fullmer Animator
Ed Ghertner Animator, Art Director
Don Hahn Producer
Kevin Harkey Original Story
Jim "Jimbo" Hillin Animator
Glen Keane Animator
Lisa Keene Animator
Ellen Keneshea Editor
Vera Lanpher Animator
Robert Lence Original Story
Burny Matinson Original Story
Sarah McArthur Associate Producer
Brian McEntee Art Director
Alan Menken Score Composer
Brian Pimental Original Story
David Pruiksma Animator
Joe Ranft Original Story
Pres Romanillos Animator
Chris Sanders Original Story
Ariel Velasco Shaw Sound/Sound Designer
Bruce Woodside Original Story
Linda Woolverton Screenwriter
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Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Beauty and the Beast
1. Once Upon a Time... [:02]
2. "Belle" [2:45]
3. Gaston Stops Belle [2:45]
4. Maurice Come Upon a Castle [1:35]
5. Gaston Proposes to Belle [1:35]
6. Belle Goes in Search of Maurice [2:09]
7. Belle's New Home [:07]
8. "Gaston" [:07]
9. An Invitation to Dinner [:41]
10. "Be Our Guest" [:31]
11. The West Wing [:31]
12. Belle Tend to the Beast's Wounds [:51]
13. Something Special For Belle [:10]
14. "There's Something There" [:10]
15. "Human Again" [:53]
16. "Beauty and the Beat" [1:20]
17. Gaston's Evil Plan in Action [1:20]
18. "Kill the Beast" [1:03]
19. The Castle Under Attack [:03]
20. Gaston and the Beast [:03]
21. The Transformation [:55]
22. End Credits [:07]
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Menu

Disc #1 -- Beauty and the Beast
   Scene Selection
   Set Up
      Special Edition
      Original Theatrical Release
      Work in Progress Edition
      Spoken Languges
         English
         French
      Captions
         English For the Hearing Impaired
         None
   Bonus Material
      Special Edition
      Original Theatrical Release
      Work in Progress Edition
      Sing-Along Track
      Maurice's Invention Workshop Game
      Audio Commentary (Special Edition Only)
      Register Your DVD
   Sneak Peeks
      The Jungle Book II
      The Lion King
      Lilo & Stick
      Beauty & the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
      Sleeping Beauty Special Edition
      Walt Disney World
      Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year
   Play
   Break the Spell
Disc #2 -- Beauty and the Beast
   Special Features 1
      Play All
      Origins of Beauty and the Beast
      Development
      Story
      Music
      The Characters
      Production Design
      Animation
      Tricks of the Trade
      Release and Reaction
      The Broadway Musical
      The Special Edition
   Special Features 2
      Disney's Animation Music - Go Backstage at the Disney Studio
      Chip's Challenge - Musical Memory Game
      Beauty and the Beast Performed by Jump 5
   Special Features 3
      The Making of Beauty and the Beast
      Mrs. Potts' Personality Profile Game
      The Story Behind the Story
      Beauty and the Beast Music Video
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  • Posted March 27, 2011

    a classic

    i love this movie im so glad i got it i love the music and message, she is my fave princess

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 28, 2010

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    Love Disney

    Great Disney movie...love watching it in new BLUERAY!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 9, 2010

    A Timeless Classic.

    Beauty and the Beast is a timeless classic that anyone will love. I cannot wait to get my copy with all new special features. This movie was definitely worth waiting over 7 years for!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Beauty and the Beast Rocks My World

    I've loved this film ever since I was a little girl, and every time I watch it I see something else to appreciate. But the success of the film, if anywhere, has to lie in its musical numbers. Even now a favourite past time of my family is inventing new verses for the 'Gaston Song', which is a superb comedy number. Its characters, Belle and the Beast, are more than your typical 2D hero and heroine, and you can really believe in their love. It's a masterpiece!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    This is the perfect movie!

    You cannot get a more perfect movie than Beauty and the Beast. The animated ''cinematography'' is wonderful. I'd forgotten how beautiful a film this is until I went and saw the Imax version last winter. It should make an excellent DVD. The story is well-crafted; the characters, memorable; the soundtrack, awesome. And although it's a family film, you could never call it a ''kid's movie.'' I enjoy the movie more as an adult than I did going to see it as a 12-year-old when it first came out. It stands right up there with the greatest romantic movies of all time.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    The greatest movie ever

    This movie is the best ever! It is now in great condition. get it while you can!!!!!!!!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    This is the best movie ever!!!

    A really great heart-warming story. Great for all ages.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    DEF. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY EVER TOLD

    this is such a beautiful love story it makes me cry every time. one of the best movies ever...animated or not. the story is so beautifully written you wonder how it could even be animation. this movie is so perfect and can be enjoyed by everyone...young and old and should always be endeared by the heart. this mesmerizing classic will always remind us how true beauty comes from within.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A Beauty of a Movie

    Imagine an animated tale teaching us that the spirit of humanity is embedded in the beauty from within. Beauty and the Beast is ageless in its message. Everybody young and old should put this movie on their list of ''must sees.'' Then perhaps we can make this a kinder gentle world in doing so. I loved this movie -- and so will you. This is definitely one of Disney's best.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    a masterpiece from disney

    I SAY: WOW! THIS MOVIE'S BEAUTIFUL AND NICE. I AM MEXICAN, I LIVE IN MEXICO IN THIS MOMENT.I SPEAK IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH. SOMEONE WANTS TO TALK WITH ME ABOUT MOVIES?

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A Great movie

    This is a classic, no other way of putting it. The story is sweet and simple in a fairy tale sense. A movie with something for the whole family, from little kid to teen to adult.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    The Best Disney film of all

    Whenn this movie came out in 1991 I loved it. I was really excited to hear that it was comming to the big I-Max screen. I saw it and loved it as well. Can't wait for my DVD to arrive.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Can't wait to own the DVD!!!

    This has been my favorite Disney movie since I saw it in theatres for the first time 11 years ago. I was only 9 at the time, but I knew this movie was special, and it has remained so since. Seeing on IMAX was a treat! This movie is amazing, the characters, the plot, the music, all are wonderful!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    GREAT STORY

    I think this movie is the best!!!!!!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Beautiful and Romantic

    Such a great movie! It is better than any Walt Disney i have ever seen in my life!But it is certainly not my favorite movie that is why i only gave it three stars! But it's a good movie!If you have it you should be really really glad and you should watch it over and over and over again!!!***

    1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 2, 2012

    My favorite movie of all time!!! This is truly the best Disney m

    My favorite movie of all time!!! This is truly the best Disney movie! It is Disney's most acclaimed movie and the first ever animated movie to be nominated for an Academy Award. The music is beautiful, the animation gorgeous, and the story sweet and classic. Also, the morals don't judge a book by its cover and true beauty comes from within are there from the very begging. There's also very good role models: Belle is sweet, kind and caring and learns to love the Beast for who he is, not for what he looks like, and the Beast is mean and coarse at the begging, but becomes sweet, compassionate and loving at the end, and is the exact opposite of Gaston, who is handsome but rude, selfish and conceited, and who in any other fairytale would be the prince. The best movie ever!!!!!!!

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    Anastasia: Family Fun Edition
    Mulan
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    Best Movie Ever!

    This is one of the best movies ever made! The music is amazing and the characters are so realistic that you feel like you are getting to know them throughout the movie. Great for family night!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 27, 2004

    Best movie of ALL time - PERIOD

    I'm 14 and haven't seen or heard of ' BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ' in over 10 years.I used to watch it 4/5 times a day, every day when I was wee,and it always made me cry!! I was shocked, stunned and scarred for life when my friends told me they hadn't seen it and I made them watch it until they cried too!! totally the best movie and I have searched sooo many shops looking for it - thank you Barnes & Noble!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    The BEST Comedy I've Ever Seen!!

    If you think about it, this movie a comedy. Whenever the beast screams I always burst out in uncontrollable laughter. I have the tape and I really hope that they would sell the DVD again. I was unfortunate not to buy the DVD when it was out.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 29, 2004

    Beauty for Ever

    Beauty and the Beast is one of the top animated movies ever and one of Disneys greatest animated movies or movies ever, it is most definetly a must have for any collection...PERIOD. There has got to be something wrong if you dont. I have the DVD and VHS versions and have even watched it five times in one weekend. Its just that good.

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