Tale as old as time. True as it can be. Barely even friends. Then somebody bends. Unexpectedly. These 25 syllables instantly bring to mind a Disney classic. (admit it–you just sang those words in your head) Disney’s Beauty and the Beast was originally released in 1991, yet it stands the test of time. Both children and adults are drawn to this classic fairy tale of a young woman looking for more adventure and romance in her life, and the beast that shows her you can’t judge a book by its cover after all.
The music is amazing and the animation, especially the ballroom scene, is breathtaking. Whether you have seen the movie once or 20 times, the 25th Anniversary edition will literally have you dancing in your living room. In fact, you may never look at your dishes the same way again. The bonus features included in the Blu-ray are outstanding. I had a fangirl moment for sure with Alan Menken, Stephen Schwartz, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez and Lin Manuel-Miranda all in the same room together! I seriously could watch Menken & Friends:25 Years of Musical Inspiration over and over again. (In fact, if Disney could make a full length feature with this group I would greatly appreciate it.)
The Recording Sessions gives a peek behind the scenes with the voices of Beauty and Beast. #1074:Walt, Fairy Tales & Beauty and the Beast takes us into the Disney Studio Archives to learn the history of this story and how Walt and the animators of the past inspired the modern animation of today. I have been lucky enough to tour the Disney Studios in California so I love seeing this historical footage. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast-25th Anniversary Edition on Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital HD is a masterpiece that fans of all ages will adore. Whether you connect to Belle, the Beast or even Gaston, you will love this classic tale as old as time.
