Why Beauty and the Beast is a Disney Masterpiece (Video Essay)

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  • Опубліковано 26 чер 2024
  • The Masterpiece Series Episode 4:
    I think Beauty and the Beast is an awe-inspiring film...I attempt to explain part of why that is...
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  • @Magicbased121
    @Magicbased121 3 роки тому +149

    I think Belle perfect balance of the grace of Aurora and the headstrong-ness of Ariel, theres a certain maturity and dignity to Belle that I admire.

    • @ggt47
      @ggt47 2 роки тому +4

      Awh,. Sweet elegant Aurora...-

  • @user-mx4is4fx3c
    @user-mx4is4fx3c 3 роки тому +96

    "No one has made me feel like this before. I wanna do something for her"
    This scene alone proves how well earned the relationship is

    • @liv97497
      @liv97497 3 роки тому +26

      And how crappy the remake is, when he shows her the library not out of wanting to give her something she'd love, but just to flex on how many books he had.

    • @user-mx4is4fx3c
      @user-mx4is4fx3c 3 роки тому +12

      @@liv97497 Yeah because Emma Watson wanted to make the story MoRe eMpOWeRiNg or some shit

    • @LazyOldFusspot_3428
      @LazyOldFusspot_3428 Рік тому +1

      This is literally why the Stockholm Syndrome theory is proved to be incorrect

    • @schmelzwah
      @schmelzwah Рік тому +9

      @@user-mx4is4fx3c Which is mind boggling to me since Belle is one of the strongest and most powerful female characters ever written from a personality perspective.

  • @Thedesertcouple
    @Thedesertcouple 4 роки тому +102

    You’re so right, it’s about enriching the princess genre not changing them just for the sake of change itself. Beautifully done.

  • @charlesthorndike2702
    @charlesthorndike2702 3 роки тому +65

    1991: Terminator 2, Silence of the Lambs, AND Beauty and the Beast. What a year!

    • @kringlez7340
      @kringlez7340 3 роки тому +2

      best year ever if not one of the best years

    • @kieranstark7213
      @kieranstark7213 3 роки тому +6

      You forgot Fievel Goes West and Only Yesterday! 1991 being one of the best years of movies (albeit one of the weaker years of late 20th Century music albeit only for its otherwise high standards rather than a terrible time for music as a whole m.ua-cam.com/video/51H4bIw3geo/v-deo.html m.ua-cam.com/video/Z_MEi4JSQx8/v-deo.html) cannot be a complete list without these included!

    • @charlesthorndike2702
      @charlesthorndike2702 3 роки тому +4

      I might as well add Boyz in the Hood, Backdraft and Point Break

    • @kieranstark7213
      @kieranstark7213 3 роки тому +1

      @@charlesthorndike2702 Oh hell yeah, those too!

    • @MegaSpideyman
      @MegaSpideyman 2 роки тому +2

      @Charles Thorndike That would make for a weird marathon if you watched all of them back to back.

  • @liv97497
    @liv97497 3 роки тому +44

    Beauty and the Beast is such a remarkable film. Not only in terms of story, but the animation is just so astounding. The sequence of the beast turning into the prince is SO beautiful. I remember watching the 2017 remake and being incredibly disappointed in the Be our guest sequence because I had the animated scene in my head, and the "live action" (well, CGI) one just pales in comparison. Ironically, the animated movie feels much more *alive* than the live action one.

  • @elenavash.5749
    @elenavash.5749 2 роки тому +20

    Beauty and the Beast is the only time I remember Disney showed REAL love. Not a teenage crush (to me that's what for example Little Mermaid quite looked)
    The moment when Beast despite all his selfishness and circumstances chose to let Belle go because he loves her, when he wants to make her happy. And after that Belle chose him too. And also how much Belle loves her dad. That's what people aren't showed enough i think.

  • @chelsea1062
    @chelsea1062 3 роки тому +20

    Even watching this as a little girl I always thought that the dance sequence looked exactly like Sleeping Beauty, which is my favorite Disney princess. It wasn't until I was older, probably within the last couple of years actually that I realized that that is the final dance sequence from Sleeping Beauty. I thought that was awesome that it was a call back to my favorite Disney movie

  • @kitchensinkchronicles3272
    @kitchensinkchronicles3272 4 роки тому +46

    you hit the nail right on the head! this film was truly a landmark in the princess genre, and i'd even argue it defines disney's renaissance era even more than the little mermaid does! here's to hoping that in between all these soulless, cashgrabbing, live action remakes we can get something breathtaking that is as much of a masterpiece as beauty and the beast is, and that makes the genre richer just as this film did back in '91. if not from disney then from another studio. i just want my sense of wonder back, but i refuse to lose hope that i'll get it.

    • @disneymagicfanatic
      @disneymagicfanatic  4 роки тому +5

      Thank you so much for this! They certainly don't make them like they used to. As an eternal optimist, (and an old-school Disney fan) I have to say that I hope the dream that you wish will come true!

    • @MegaSpideyman
      @MegaSpideyman 2 роки тому +2

      @@disneymagicfanatic Even if it's not from Disney themselves, could always find it elsewhere, like from Laika, Studio Ghibli, or Pixar.

  • @faithdarling6036
    @faithdarling6036 3 роки тому +27

    I love your analysis on this! Beauty and the Beast truly is a work of art, and the way you went into depth about how so was just captivating. Keep it up!!

  • @oobrocks
    @oobrocks 2 роки тому +4

    Most likely the last animated film to be nominated for best picture

  • @TheW1sest
    @TheW1sest 2 роки тому +3

    First play i was ever in and it holds a very, very special place in my heart

  • @areliesegovia4869
    @areliesegovia4869 3 роки тому +5

    Your so underrated it hurts

  • @g.davidturnblom5751
    @g.davidturnblom5751 3 роки тому +11

    Although The Lion King is considered by many as a masterpiece, and maybe a few of their films since, I personally place Beauty and the Beast as the last Disney masterpiece. Quite frankly, The Lion King was the last Disney renaissance film I watched. I lost interest due to Lion King and didn't watch anything else until Toy Story. Cars and Cars 2 then killed my interest again and nothing Disney has done since, aside from Force Awakens and Rogue One, has held my interest in returning to Disney.

  • @anthonyfaleiro1248
    @anthonyfaleiro1248 2 роки тому +5

    Wow this needs so many more views! This is great, captivating and a great video. Can’t wait to watch more. Sorry I’m late

  • @user-cf7pe3qg1c
    @user-cf7pe3qg1c Рік тому +5

    Excellent review.
    Beauty and the Beast was such a phenomenon and went on to gain a Best Picture nomination (well deserved.)
    Walt Disney would have been quite proud of this film.
    I appreciate your stand on how things must be earned! How tiresome and lazy Hollywood has become.

  • @isaiahvilla6691
    @isaiahvilla6691 2 роки тому +7

    Dude this was a beautiful vid
    You do a great job
    Beatuy and the beast is an iconic flim in movie cinema
    With a good story
    Great songs
    Those lovable characters with their unique personalities
    And of course the scenes are iconic
    And I love Belle's whole journey in the flim she wanted more adventure
    She found loved by a beast
    Dancing with him in the ballroom
    And of course at the end
    Her goal was completed
    Its definitely one of my all time favorites in Disney history
    And belle is my favorite Princess

  • @courtneydolly6538
    @courtneydolly6538 3 роки тому +17

    Love this video, thank you for sharing. I agree, no need to adapt a beautiful story just to be "politically correct". This is my favourite Disney princess film, and Belle is by far my favourite princess. I actually see all of these women as needing their men, but I don't necessarily think that's a bad thing. At the same time, totally agree that Belle proves hersel.
    I think one damel who doesn't get enough credit is Esmeralda from the Hunchback of Notre Dame who is my second fave even though she doesn't make it in the princess list.

  • @GuineaPig361
    @GuineaPig361 3 роки тому +9

    Absolutely agree! And do I hear implied Frozen criticism?

  • @kameronbasseri1953
    @kameronbasseri1953 3 роки тому +4

    Incredibly well PUT !!!

  • @megmoonsdottir9892
    @megmoonsdottir9892 3 роки тому +3

    I have been blessed by this post, thank you

  • @MegaSpideyman
    @MegaSpideyman 2 роки тому +3

    Very good video and very well expressed.
    Hadn't thought of a lot of this and it was good hearing it.

  • @Rose-xm4og
    @Rose-xm4og 3 роки тому +19

    So in this context, the 2017 version is even the worst.

  • @cibb7189
    @cibb7189 4 роки тому +5

    Solid video. Looking forward to the next. Hope it doesn't take 3 months.

  • @justinperez977
    @justinperez977 2 роки тому +4

    This was great. I'm curious as to your thoughts on Hercules both as a movie and as a musical. Hope that becomes a video in the future!

    • @disneymagicfanatic
      @disneymagicfanatic  2 роки тому +3

      I'll have to do a lot of research on the Hercules stage musical, as I know virtually nothing about it...but the movie is definitely something I've looked into and want to talk about! :)

  • @kringlez7340
    @kringlez7340 3 роки тому +11

    u got urself a sub.

    • @disneymagicfanatic
      @disneymagicfanatic  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you!

    • @kringlez7340
      @kringlez7340 3 роки тому +2

      @@disneymagicfanatic good videos and good creators get subs plus thanks for the reply i plan to do the same videos someday

    • @disneymagicfanatic
      @disneymagicfanatic  3 роки тому

      To quote Disney's Tangled "Go, live your dream!"

    • @kringlez7340
      @kringlez7340 3 роки тому

      @@disneymagicfanatic aww thx

  • @JL-vw9mn
    @JL-vw9mn 2 роки тому +2

    Nice video. Is there citation of who was speaking in the end? Glen Keane?

    • @disneymagicfanatic
      @disneymagicfanatic  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you! Yes, that Easter Egg is animator Glen Keane speaking about his process in "A Transformation". :)

    • @lysandracaspez578
      @lysandracaspez578 Рік тому +1

      @@disneymagicfanaticwow thank you for adding that!! As a Christian, I always felt there was similarities to how the beast changed internally, due to Belles love and compassion. And how in the Bible, Jesus inspired the total renewing of heart of those around him. I never got confirmation, just had a “feeling”. I’m happy to know my inner feelings were right!!🥰🙏🏻

  • @specter8549
    @specter8549 2 роки тому +2

    What type of music is used for this? It really fits the video.

    • @disneymagicfanatic
      @disneymagicfanatic  Рік тому +1

      I apologize for the late response, but I had a lot of trouble finding the specific tracks from this video again (it's been a little over two years since I've used them). All music is from UA-cam's free music library for creators. It's honestly a fantastic resource that I would highly recommend using!
      I finally managed to find the first track. It's called "Touching Moment". Hope this helps! :)

    • @specter8549
      @specter8549 Рік тому +1

      @@disneymagicfanatic thank you so much!!

  • @anhthy7108
    @anhthy7108 7 місяців тому

    Would you name all the songs in video please

  • @wednes3day
    @wednes3day 3 роки тому +4

    So uh ... What's the music you used in this?

    • @disneymagicfanatic
      @disneymagicfanatic  3 роки тому

      I don't remember the exact track names on the top of my head (made this video almost a year ago), but all of the music is from UA-cam's free music library for creators.

    • @wednes3day
      @wednes3day 3 роки тому +1

      @@disneymagicfanatic right, I'll see what I can find~~
      Thank you for narrowing things down to that library~~!

    • @disneymagicfanatic
      @disneymagicfanatic  3 роки тому

      You're welcome! It's certainly a great resource :)

  • @andrewsmart4491
    @andrewsmart4491 3 роки тому +7

    Kind of rags on the live action remake don't it?

  • @colepriceguitar1153
    @colepriceguitar1153 Рік тому

    Belle is what men want in general.

  • @Electroblade360
    @Electroblade360 2 роки тому +3

    While Nostalgatards Keep Crying Over The Live Action Beauty And The Beast, You Actually Make Pointfull Reasons Why The Animated One Is A Masterpiece.
    👏👏👏

  • @johnjohnJTO
    @johnjohnJTO Рік тому

    This movie made no sense, the story and characters are terrible to be honest(except the dad, he's awsome), good soundtrack though, but not enough to save the flawed story.

  • @ggt47
    @ggt47 2 роки тому

    No.🤢🤮