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The most beautiful love story ever told.

Walt Disney Pictures’ 1991 animated classic Beauty and the Beast returns to the big screen in 3D. More

The story follows the bright and beautiful Belle (voice of Paige O’Hara) who’s taken prisoner by a mysterious beasty (Robby Benson) in his castle. Despite her precarious situation, Belle befriends the castle’s enchanted staff – a teapot, a candelabra and a mantel clock, among others – and ultimately learns to see beneath the Beast’s exterior to discover the heart of a prince.

On its initial release, Beauty was the first animated film to cross the $US 100 million mark and was the first animated film to receive a Best Picture nomination. Hide

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    • lolly pop

      AWOSOME

    • reetz

      melts the heart :)

    • bobbylove

      I CANNOT WAIT TOO SEE THIS FILM WITH ALL MY GIRLS!!

    • sillyu

      WANT TO SEE

    • Emi

      My birthday wish has come true

    • Tessa

      OH HECK YEAH I'M GOING TO SEE THIS!!!

    • csb

      Cool story bro

    • liz

      i don't understand why no one seems to remember this coming out over a year ago in 3D. Is this in any way different? It is awesome though :D

    • suzanne

      great will tale my twin grandsons to see this at the weekend,cant wait

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Andrew Hedley Flicks Writer

Note: This review was written for an previous limited release in 2010. More

As with the re-release of Toy Story 1 and 2 earlier this year, this 3D version of Disney’s Oscar-nominated tale offers an opportunity to view a classic from a fresh perspective, as well as attracting a brand new generation of eyeballs. The film is, would you believe, nearly twenty years old.

Plenty has changed over those two decades, especially with the ambitious Pixar Studios on the scene. Beauty and the Beast, by comparison, feels simple and modest in scale. Content to be an old-fashioned fairytale, the film offers the usual staples: a large castle, a quaint village, a prince charming and a very happy ending. A lack of pop culture references has allowed it to age gracefully.

What endeared the film to audiences in 1991 is still evident. A handful of great songs (Broadway-worthy, as has been proven), simple storytelling and a troupe of memorable characters ensure good value for a family outing.

Is the 3D effect any good? This is the first time I’ve seen 2D animation converted, and whilst offering a rich visual experience, the process isn’t always successful. The colours are vibrant but the effect is mostly close to that of a pop-up book. Mrs Potts’ spout, in such a way, looks a bit odd.

But with any luck, we might get to see re-releases of some other hits from Disney’s '90s renaissance period soon. The Lion King wouldn’t go amiss. Just imagine that wildebeest stampede in three dimensions. Hide

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Not playing in Wellington...

theresavl Nobody (?)

This is one of my all time favourite movies...and I am extremely disappointed that this will not be playing anywhere in Wellington! There are no Hoyts cinemas in Wellington, so surely hoyts could have (and should have) teamed up with one of the independent cinemas such as the Embassy to show this movie.

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This is incredible!

Alex Nobody (?)

Amazing! I had no idea this was to be released internationally, I was excited for my American friends but didn't have a hope in the world for us here in New Zealand. I am ecstatic.

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Reading Only 3D Cinema in Central Wellington

Kate Nobody (?)

Re: Theresa, Hoyts would have to partner with Reading to show it. Embassy doesn't have 3D capability. I love this movie, annoyed its not coming to Wellington (...yet?) but it's unlikely in the near future due to the fact that Hoyts on Manners probably had to shut due to loss of custom to Reading on Courtney Central, so a partnership is unlikely, but hey money always talks!

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Loved it.

Rachel Nobody (?)

I was so excited when I heard Beauty and the Beast 3D was coming to cinemas in NZ! It's one of my all time favourite Disney movies, so I knew it was going to be good no matter what. The 3D was an added bonus - it looked fantastic. LOVED it.

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The Beauty And The Beast

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Press Reviews

Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

Slipped around all my roadblocks and penetrated directly into my strongest childhood memories, in which animation looked more real than live-action features. Full review.

Christchurch Press (James Croot)

The movie that restored animation's, and in particular Disney's, fortunes, watching it again on the big screen only reminded me what an endearing and enduring classic Beauty is. And I still had a tear in my at the end. Full review.

Empire (UK)

With its strong characters and lively storytelling, animated or not, this deserves its place alongside the cinema greats. Full review.

Guardian (UK)

There's enough wit and ingenuity in Roger Allers's story and Howard Ashman and Alan Menken's songs to give the CGI whizzkids a run for their money. Full review.

New York Times

It is a surprise, in a time of sequels and retreads, that the film is so fresh and altogether triumphant in its own right. Full review.

Total Film (UK)

The joy here is the depth and detail applied to both the animation and characterisation Full review.

Variety (USA)

A uniquely elegant and entertaining mix of hand-drawn classicism and high-tech innovation. Full review.

BBC

A peerless retelling of the classic love story. Full review.