A new spin on a very old classic. Beauty and the Beast is probably one of my favorite Disney movies, so naturally I was drawn to this movie. The new contemporary spin also made me hesitate, because Hollywood has a track record of destroying the things they try to make, remake, or make contemporary.
The cast was interesting, Alex Pettyfer, was a good choice for the vain beautiful guy. Vanessa Hudgins, as the beautiful side line girl who doesn't think beauty matters? Ehh, not a bad choice, she was a really believable character, and I guess it was ironic they pulled a Disney star to play this new 'belle'. However the most surprising star, Mary-Kate Olsen, playing the twisted witch, who curses the Beast. I am surprised to say that I absolutely loved her character and her acting.
The story was slow, an interesting path for the story. It was true to the original in most ways, introducing it in a high school setting. The use of Blogs, Cd's, drugs, parties, and Green ideals contributed nicely to the contemporary setting, while still paying great homage to Beauty and The Beast.
For those of you who believe you wouldn't like this movie, because its cliche or not important. Believe me when I say it is, and those of you that don't want to see it, are the ones I would encourage to see it the most. If this movie would have a Mantra, it would be "Embrace Suck", which is used as a derogatory slant toward the "ugly ones", but becomes the reason why the Main Character finds love at all.
Embrace Suck, go out and play with the cards you are dealt, but make the best of it. Love one another, create a better life for those around you, because games are more fun when you play together.
Embrace Suck, and See this movie while you are at it.
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