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# Beauty and The Beast (The Criterion Collection) [DVD]

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Once upon a time, in a world of magic and wonder, the true love of a beautiful girl may finally dispel the torment of feral but gentle-hearted beast. "Beauty and the Beasts (La Belle et la Bete) is a landmark feat of cinematic fantasy, in which master filmmaker Jean Cocteau conjures spectacular visions of enchantment, desire, and death that have never been equaled. Directed by Jean Cocteau Includes: 2 Audio Commentaries, with Arthur Knight and Sir Christopher Frayling; Bonus Audio Track: Philip Glass' "La Belle Et La Bete" Opera Written to Accompany the Film; Behind-the-Scenes and Publicity Stills; Original and Restoration Trailer Film Restoration Demonstration; Reprint of Mme. Leprince de Beaumont's Original Fable; Notes by Jean Cocteau, and by Francis Steegmuller, from his book "Cocteau: A Biography".

Review: A treasure trove of Beauty - I vascillated for a long time on picking up this disc. Its pricey and I asked myself, how often I would want to revisit this film, practically memorized by now, having viewed it countless times over the years. Yet something drew me to this edition, and the verdict is definitely a positive one. The restored version is lovely-all the incredible contrasts of soft greys, silver and stark blacks have been gloriously brought back to life. This what they mean by "in glorious black and white!" There is a clarity and richness here that gives the viewer an opportunity to notice subtlties that were obscured by the scratchy old print that was used on the VHS version. Gone are the distracting audio pops and clicks and most of the visual scratches, allowing the viewer to more readily fall into the dreamy trance of this timeless film. Cocteau was a poet and a visionary,and despite the technical limitations of film in the 1940's, he brought real magic to the screen, something that today's digital wizardry doesn't always deliver. This is a richly textured retelling of this famous fable, full of detail and nuance. It is decidely more Grimms than Disney, so I don't recommend showing it to small children. Charged with an undercurrent of eroticism and psychological symbols,it is really a fairy tale for adults. The disc is packed with extras. I haven't yet checked them all out, but the "Screening at the Majestic' is a nice documentary. I particularly enjoyed seeing Jean Marais, still very much alive and kicking, reminiscing at the very house that was used as the set for Beauty's family home. I started watching the film with the alternative Phillip Glass opera soundtrack and was amazed to find that the opera vocals are the exact original dialogue, and even more astounding, somehow he was able to sync the vocals precisely with the actors performance. Quite a feat for any composer. It's a bit eerie at first, but a great bonus that I will sit through and absorb someday. I'm looking forward to seeing the Alekan interview as well. Criterion generously fills the accompanying booklet with more gems; a translation of the original fable by Mme.le Prince de Beaumont is in there as well as a couple of fascinating essays, including Cocteau's own thoughts as to the meaning of his film. While all the extras are a great addition, this version is worth the price of admission just by virtue of the film itself. This is a complex allegorical fairytale, filled with symbols and dream imagery. And like all great fairy tales (and dreams) it is filled with ambiguities and contradictions. Perhaps this is why we can come back to it again and again over the years,finding something new in it each time. Every time the ending comes I am confused and beguiled. It always leaves me with a sense of wonder, curiosity and unanswered questions. What more could you want from a movie?
Review: A magical film - Beauty and the Beast is a magical, sublime film with universal themes of love, desire, fear and agony. Jean Cocteau created a magical film full of surreal environments. The characters are wonderful and the relationship between Belle and the Beast is glourious to look at. When you enter the Beast castle is like you are entering a wonderful dream. The special effects of the film are amazingly done and are even more spectacular when you consider that there were no computers at that time. The transformation of the Beast into the prince is magical but also dissapointing. The beast shows more human emotions that any of the human characters in the film which are selfish, greedy and spoiled (with the exception of Belle). With this transformation, we can't help but wonder if just the outside change or the inside too. We are like Belle thrilled to see the Beast as human but also a little bit dissapointed that the magic is gone. Cocteau created a wonderful masterpiece which themes still resounds today and the story still fills us with joy and magic. Video & Audio Criterion has done a great job with this film. Due to its age and inherent limitations there are some signs of softness, damage and transition issues. Still, the picture has never look better with corrected color, sharp contrast and great detail. This is easily the best presentation of the film. The uncompressed monoaural soundtrack is superb with added clarity and no damage. Even more impressive is the Philio Glass Opera score now remixed in 5.1 DTS-HD MA which sound absolutely terrific. Bonus Features: You have plenty of bonus material on this disc. First you have two great audio commentaries, one by Arthur Knight and the other by Sir Christopher Frayling. They discuss the making of the film, its legacy and importance in film history. Then you have a making-of documentary "Screening at the Majestic" which taks about how the film was made. Then you have an interview with the film's cinematographer Henri Alekan and also a 1964 interview with the film's make up artist Hagop Arakelian. You also have a restoration demonstration, a theatrical trailer, a restoration trailer and a gallery. A booklet is also included with essays by film scholars, Cocteau himself and Philip Glass. Closing Thoughts Beauty and the Beast is a classic that is still full of mistery and magic. This set features great video, superb audio and plenty of bonus features to enjoy which is why it comes Highly Recommended!!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 916 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A treasure trove of Beauty
*by B***R on March 29, 2005*

I vascillated for a long time on picking up this disc. Its pricey and I asked myself, how often I would want to revisit this film, practically memorized by now, having viewed it countless times over the years. Yet something drew me to this edition, and the verdict is definitely a positive one. The restored version is lovely-all the incredible contrasts of soft greys, silver and stark blacks have been gloriously brought back to life. This what they mean by "in glorious black and white!" There is a clarity and richness here that gives the viewer an opportunity to notice subtlties that were obscured by the scratchy old print that was used on the VHS version. Gone are the distracting audio pops and clicks and most of the visual scratches, allowing the viewer to more readily fall into the dreamy trance of this timeless film. Cocteau was a poet and a visionary,and despite the technical limitations of film in the 1940's, he brought real magic to the screen, something that today's digital wizardry doesn't always deliver. This is a richly textured retelling of this famous fable, full of detail and nuance. It is decidely more Grimms than Disney, so I don't recommend showing it to small children. Charged with an undercurrent of eroticism and psychological symbols,it is really a fairy tale for adults. The disc is packed with extras. I haven't yet checked them all out, but the "Screening at the Majestic' is a nice documentary. I particularly enjoyed seeing Jean Marais, still very much alive and kicking, reminiscing at the very house that was used as the set for Beauty's family home. I started watching the film with the alternative Phillip Glass opera soundtrack and was amazed to find that the opera vocals are the exact original dialogue, and even more astounding, somehow he was able to sync the vocals precisely with the actors performance. Quite a feat for any composer. It's a bit eerie at first, but a great bonus that I will sit through and absorb someday. I'm looking forward to seeing the Alekan interview as well. Criterion generously fills the accompanying booklet with more gems; a translation of the original fable by Mme.le Prince de Beaumont is in there as well as a couple of fascinating essays, including Cocteau's own thoughts as to the meaning of his film. While all the extras are a great addition, this version is worth the price of admission just by virtue of the film itself. This is a complex allegorical fairytale, filled with symbols and dream imagery. And like all great fairy tales (and dreams) it is filled with ambiguities and contradictions. Perhaps this is why we can come back to it again and again over the years,finding something new in it each time. Every time the ending comes I am confused and beguiled. It always leaves me with a sense of wonder, curiosity and unanswered questions. What more could you want from a movie?

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A magical film
*by D***E on September 19, 2011*

Beauty and the Beast is a magical, sublime film with universal themes of love, desire, fear and agony. Jean Cocteau created a magical film full of surreal environments. The characters are wonderful and the relationship between Belle and the Beast is glourious to look at. When you enter the Beast castle is like you are entering a wonderful dream. The special effects of the film are amazingly done and are even more spectacular when you consider that there were no computers at that time. The transformation of the Beast into the prince is magical but also dissapointing. The beast shows more human emotions that any of the human characters in the film which are selfish, greedy and spoiled (with the exception of Belle). With this transformation, we can't help but wonder if just the outside change or the inside too. We are like Belle thrilled to see the Beast as human but also a little bit dissapointed that the magic is gone. Cocteau created a wonderful masterpiece which themes still resounds today and the story still fills us with joy and magic. Video & Audio Criterion has done a great job with this film. Due to its age and inherent limitations there are some signs of softness, damage and transition issues. Still, the picture has never look better with corrected color, sharp contrast and great detail. This is easily the best presentation of the film. The uncompressed monoaural soundtrack is superb with added clarity and no damage. Even more impressive is the Philio Glass Opera score now remixed in 5.1 DTS-HD MA which sound absolutely terrific. Bonus Features: You have plenty of bonus material on this disc. First you have two great audio commentaries, one by Arthur Knight and the other by Sir Christopher Frayling. They discuss the making of the film, its legacy and importance in film history. Then you have a making-of documentary "Screening at the Majestic" which taks about how the film was made. Then you have an interview with the film's cinematographer Henri Alekan and also a 1964 interview with the film's make up artist Hagop Arakelian. You also have a restoration demonstration, a theatrical trailer, a restoration trailer and a gallery. A booklet is also included with essays by film scholars, Cocteau himself and Philip Glass. Closing Thoughts Beauty and the Beast is a classic that is still full of mistery and magic. This set features great video, superb audio and plenty of bonus features to enjoy which is why it comes Highly Recommended!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ French Fairy-Tale Masterpiece
*by M***R on May 30, 2005*

Concocting elaborate fairy tales is something the French do exceedingly well, and in La Belle et La Bete Jean Cocteau adapts Madame Leprince de Beaumont's classic tale into a film masterpiece. Cocteau opens the film with a short prologue in which he asks the audience to recall the time when we were children - and were able to believe in things we couldn't see. Belle is the older sister in a family that has enjoyed prosperous times - in the past. The widowed father has now fallen on hard times. Many of his ships have been lost and when the last one finally comes to port, it won't even pay the debts he already has. Belle has a younger brother and two wicked and greedy sisters who are determined to live as richly as possible - and they'll lie and deceive to accomplish this. Father gets lost on his return from the bank where he discovers they're bankrupt, and in a storm he takes refuge in the mysterious castle he finds. Inside the door, candlelabras light themselves and, even stranger, they're held by human arms protruding from the wall. The arms hold the lighted candles and helpfully point the way. A mysterious dining room waits, heated by a large fireplace with sculpted faces with eyes that follow your movements. The story will be familiar enough to those who only know the cartoon version. Jean Marais takes on the role of both the Beast (with its 5 hour make-up job) and the Suitor Avenant, who wants to marry Belle, but would like the Beast's treasure even more. He is good as Avenant, but he's even better as the Beast, bringing an incredible vitality to the role under a hairy, fanged facade. Belle is not the singing bookworm of the Disney version, but rather the beautiful, virtuous woman who would sacrifice her own life for her father. Back at home Belle acts as a servant to her family, including the vain and bickering sisters - not because she's an orphaned step-child as in Cinderella, but out of the goodness of her heart. Henri Alekan photographed the film in a scintillating black and white. About half the film was shot in beautiful locations in France and the rest on elaborate sets by Christian Berard. The spectacular costumes were designed at the house of Jeanne Lanvin, with Pierre Cardin supervising the men's costumes. I have long held a special place for the tale, because in addition to it's fantastical elements and wonderful story, the "moral of the story" is very moral indeed. Not just "don't be greedy or bad" as in most other fairy tales, but emphatically "be good, and virtuous". Without at least some of societies members willingness to be virtuous, society will crumble. "La Belle et La Bete" teaches that virtue has rewards in a most enchanting manner. Not recommended for little children - but if your child is old enough to be curious about matters of substance, they're old enough for this film.

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