Beauty and the beast, produced and produced by Disney Pictures, was released nationwide on the 17th. This world-famous classic of film history is in a state of nirvana, offering a romantic, intoxicating and beautiful 3D audio-visual feast, and inviting the new generation of idol superstars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens to reproduce the immortal legend of true love that eulogizes the beauty of the soul. On the occasion of this weekend in white day, the most unmissable date movie romance of 2017 strikes.
The classic of film history, Huacai rebirth, romantic new ideas, two-pronged approach
"Beauty and the Beast" was originally a classic love fairy tale. It tells the story that Belle, a beautiful woman, was imprisoned instead of her father who angered the beast, but she found that the beast was kind and noble in her heart in the morning and evening. In the end, true love overcame the spell, and all’s well that ends well. Praise for the beauty of the soul that transcends secular prejudice has made the fairy tale Beauty and the Beast last for hundreds of years.
In 1991, Disney Pictures put it on the big screen in the form of animation, which achieved unprecedented success. It not only won the Golden Globe Award for Best Film, but also set a precedent and became the first animated film nominated for the Oscar for Best Film — — There is no doubt about the status of classics, and legends are more deeply rooted in people’s hearts.
In 2017, Disney Pictures launched a live-action version of Beauty and the Beast, integrating this classic story into the latest trend of the 21st century, and completely rewriting the story branch, making an epoch-making innovative interpretation, striving to revitalize the legend and achieve a romantic classic belonging to a new generation of audiences. On March 17th, when white day weekend comes, this annual romantic masterpiece is worthy of being intoxicated in the cinema.
3D special effects reach the peak, investing huge sums of money to dream beautifully
The animated version of Beauty and the Beast was only a 2D animation, which represented the peak level of animation technology at that time. A quarter of a century later, technology has developed by leaps and bounds, and Disney has repeatedly polished its technical effects. This time, in addition to the 2D version, the live-action version of Beauty and the Beast has also been launched with a stunning 3D version, leading the audience to wander around the French town or the Beast Castle and feel the thrill of true love. The immersive 3D special effects can make the female audience dream of a princess, feel the warmth and romance of dancing with wild animals in the gorgeous palace hall, and make the fairy tale world that originally existed only in imagination within reach.
Complementing the dazzling 3D effect is the exquisite film texture and colorful scenes of Disney Pictures. From the old castle Yuan Ye and the palace ball to the embroidered carpets, it is not only magnificent, but also delicate and beautiful. Under the care of the world’s top special effects team, the magic scene of the film is amazing, and the servants who are transformed into furniture and furnishings by magic curse can make the most critical "detail control" amazing. After the accumulation of experience in the Oscar-level gold medal for best special effects, Disney artists have pushed the audio-visual feast of Beauty and the Beast to a new height.
Behind the scenes, Starlight Glimmer’s youth idols join forces with powerful superstars.
The lineup of Beauty and the Beast is as luxurious as the texture of the film. With emma watson, Hermione’s worldwide fame in Harry Potter, leading the heroine "Belle", the identity of high flyers, an Ivy League school, is in perfect harmony with the intellectual beauty of the role; The "Beast" is deeply interpreted by the dream lover, "big cousin" Dan Stevens; The villain "gaston" is played by Luke Evans, whose archer Bud in The Hobbit 3 is a household name. The supporting cast of the film also plays an important role. Many acting stars including Ewan McGregor, Ian McKellen, Emma Thompson and Stanley Tucci are willing to be green leaves to protect the quality of the film.
Bill Condon, the director who is in charge of the overall situation of Beauty and the Beast, is also brilliant. The Dreamcatcher he directed once won an Oscar. His ability to control song and dance scenes and delicate handling of emotional interaction complement the demand of Beauty and the Beast, and the quality of the film is expected.
Classic Melody Overturns Memory Gold Medal, Rebuilds a New Movement by the Team
Musical elements have always been a great contributor to the success of the animated version of Beauty and the Beast, winning two Oscar statuettes for the film, the best score and the best original song. The animated version of the soundtrack, alan menken, once again joined the live-action version, and the classic melody merged with new creation, which is bound to recreate the heart movement.
The theme song of the film "Beauty and the Beast" was sung by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson, the love song diva, with deep feelings and lingering sound, and became a classic sung around the world, which is still familiar to us today. This year, the live-action version of Beauty and the Beast appeared in Nirvana, and the classic theme song was reborn — — The new English version was jointly presented by the popular singer "Sister A" Ariana Grande and "Legendary Brother" john stephens, while the Chinese version was performed by Chinese music diva Hebe (Hebe Tien) and popular singer Jing Bo Ran. At present, both Chinese and English versions of the theme song have been promoted online all over the world, and once launched, it has received rave reviews, which has set off a listening craze and has become a brand-new love song classic!
Premiere feedback, good reputation, record-breaking pre-sale in North America
The popularity of the live-action version of Beauty and the Beast has always been high. According to the statistics of Fandango, the largest online ticketing platform in North America in early March, the pre-sale results of the film in North America have broken the previous record of family fun movies, and even surpassed such superhero movies, which shows the enthusiasm of the audience. According to an authoritative industry survey in Hollywood, Beauty and the Beast is expected to earn more than $100 million in the first weekend of its release in North America, making it the biggest box office bomb in the spring of 2017.
The film’s reputation is also remarkable. After the North American premiere, the media praised it one after another. Time magazine praised: "There is no doubt that the live-action version of Beauty and the Beast has surpassed the original animation in 1991; Although the director borrowed more or less from the original plot, this live-action version shines with its own brilliant brilliance. USA Today praised: "Beauty and the Beast perfectly combines visual wonders and exquisite scenes, and the story is even better than the original. Both original fans and contemporary fans will fall in love with this film." Entertainment Weekly praised the heroine emma watson: "Bright smile, deer-like eyes and faint freckles on the nose — — Emma has the innocence and wisdom that perfectly fits with Belle, and she plays the classic heroine of Disney. The Times also sent praise: "Gorgeous and invincible, infinite magic, boundless joy! The live-action version of Beauty and the Beast will bring you the most unforgettable viewing experience in 2017.