Beauty and the Beast is the second of several classic movies Disney has planned to re-release in 3D. Disney decided to re-release some of their movies in 3D because The Lion King did so well at the box office last September. (It was only re-released to help promote the special edition BluRay of the movie.) Some of these movies include Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc., and The Little Mermaid. Although some might consider this merely as a way for Disney to make more profits, but Beauty and the Beast is still a treasured Disney classic that is worth going to the theaters to see again.
The story of Beauty and the Beast is one we all know very well. But its familiarity doesn’t take away from its good story-telling. I found myself swept in by the movie and anticipating what was going to happen next after every scene. As for the 3D effects, overall, the visuals were very stunning. It was interesting to see how it wasn’t just characters and objects popping out at you; depth was added to some of the scenes, giving the movie a more lifelike quality. Also, seeing the classic in theaters, since obviously all of us as high-school-age students are too young to have been around when it was first shown in theaters, gives the movie a different feel. The scenes are more dramatic. The thundering climax and cheerful songs are more theatrical.
If you haven’t seen Beauty and the Beast in a while and want to relive your old childhood memories (or possibly if you want to relax after finals), go see Beauty and the Beast. Even if you only see it in 2D, it will still be a treat to watch.
