Fantasy adventure starring Emma Watson, Dan Stevens and Luke Evans. The bookish daughter of a clockmaker embarks on a dangerous quest when her father becomes lost in the woods, and discovers a Gothic castle that is home to a fearsome beast and his magically cursed servants. Can Belle learn to love the beast and break the spell?
Although not quite as captivating as Disney's 1991 animated classic, director Bill Condon's live-action remake of the fairy tale is a spectacular success in terms of production values and design. Emma Watson plays Belle, who is held captive by the cursed Beast (Dan Stevens) in his castle, where she slowly falls for his charms. Among the main tweaks to the story are extended backstories explaining the fate of Belle's mother and the sexuality of LeFou (Josh Gad), the sidekick of arrogant hunter Gaston (Luke Evans). New songs (with lyrics by Tim Rice) augment the now evergreen favourites, with the Busby Berkeley-inspired Be Our Guest the undisputed showstopper. The film should also be applauded for incorporating themes of ethnic tolerance and feminism among the more traditional components.
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Belle | Emma Watson |
| Beast / Prince Adam | Dan Stevens |
| Gaston | Luke Evans |
| LeFou | Josh Gad |
| Maurice | Kevin Kline |
| Lumiere | Ewan McGregor |
| Mrs Potts | Emma Thompson |
| Cogsworth | Ian McKellen |
| Cadenza | Stanley Tucci |
| Agathe | Hattie Morahan |
| Plumette | Gugu Mbatha-Raw |
| Madame Garderobe | Audra McDonald |
| Jean the potter | Gerard Horan |
| Chip | Nathan Mack |
| Cothilde | Haydn Gwynne |
| Père Robert | Ray Fearon |
| Monsieur D'arque | Adrian Schiller |
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Director | Bill Condon |
