Beauty and the Beast
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Beauty and the Beast (2017) is a musical romantic fantasy film that reimagines Disney's classic animated tale as a live-action spectacle. It follows Belle, an intelligent and independent young woman who finds herself imprisoned in an enchanted castle by a monstrous Beast. As Belle navigates her new surroundings, she uncovers the kind heart beneath the Beast's frightening exterior, eventually falling in love and breaking a powerful curse. The film is intended for a family audience, but its PG rating stems from instances of action violence, peril, and frightening imagery. It is generally recommended for older children due to its more intense scenes compared to the original animated version.
Things to Consider
Witchcraft & Occult
Magic and occult themes are central to the narrative, revolving around an enchantress who casts a transformative curse and later undoes it. The fantastical elements drive the core plot without explicit rituals or dark magic implications beyond the initial curse.
An enchantress named Agathe transforms the selfish Prince into a Beast and his entire staff into enchanted objects, placing a time-sensitive curse linked to a wilting rose. At the story's climax, as the last petal falls and the Beast dies, Agathe reveals herself and uses her magic to break the curse, resurrecting the Beast and restoring all enchanted objects to their human forms.
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Additional Context
Best For Ages
Not recommended for children under 8 years, with parental guidance recommended for children up to 12 years, and suitable for children over 12 years. The MPAA rated the film PG for 'some action violence, peril and frightening images.'
Good to Know
Parents should be aware that the 2017 live-action version is notably more intense in its depiction of scary and violent scenes compared to the 1991 animated film. Discussions around themes of inner beauty, kindness, and compassion are central. Some may wish to discuss with children the potentially problematic implication that a woman can 'fix' a dangerous or frightening man, as well as Gaston's misogynistic treatment of women. The film's 129-minute runtime may also be challenging for very young viewers to maintain attention.
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