Beauty and the Beast (1992)

Intro
"Beauty and the Beast" is a classic 1991 animated film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise. It is based upon the standard French fairy tale of the same name and stars the voices of Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Richard White, and Angela Lansbury.

Plot
The story revolves around a girl called Belle, who resides in a little French town. Belle is a smart, outspoken and independent girl, who is viewed as peculiar by her fellow villagers. Belle's life takes a sudden turn when her daddy is taken prisoner by a Beast in exchange for a rose he had actually selected from the Beast's garden. Driven by love, Belle uses herself rather and the Beast accepts her deal.

Characters
The Beast is a prince who was transformed into a scary creature by an enchantress as penalty for his arrogance. He needs to learn to enjoy another and make their love in return before the last petal falls from a bewitched increased or he will stay a Beast forever.

Belle, the film's protagonist, is unlike the other girls in the town. She's not thinking about Gaston, the town's good-looking but big-headed and arrogant hunter who is smitten with her. Rather, she imagines experience, knowledge, and love, which she discovers in an unexpected place.

Gaston is the film's primary villain, whose goal throughout the majority of the movie is to wed Belle, whom he sees as the most stunning lady in their village and therefore the very best choice for an other half.

Setting and Aesthetics
The story is set in a provincial French town and later the Beast's castle, which includes an air of timeless romance and fantasy to the movie. The animation and art design in "Beauty and the Beast" is spectacular and serves to boost the story. Each character is rendered wonderfully, and the background art work is detailed and lavish. Making use of shadows, light, and color in the story create a deeply immersive setting that makes the movie more attractive.

Styles and Progression
The main themes in the film are love, appeal, inner vs. outer look, and change. As Belle spends more time in the castle, she begins to see beyond the Beast's monstrous appearance and recognizes he is kind and caring unlike Gaston, who is good-looking however egoistic and suggest. This message has to do with how real beauty comes from within.

End Note
"Beauty and the Beast" is both classic and groundbreaking in its method, presenting an unconventional protagonist in Belle, whom audiences of all generations quickly linked to. A mix of romance, adventure and humor makes it an engaging tale of change and redemption. The movie won the hearts of viewers around the world, resonating with its powerful message of love, acceptance, and seeing beyond outer appearances. It's likewise well known for its music, winning 2 Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for its title track.

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