Overview"Charm and the Beast: The Captivated Christmas" is a 1997 direct-to-video animated movie, a midquel to the 1991 Walt Disney three-dimensional feature film "Appeal and the Monster". Featuring the voices of popular Hollywood stars like Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Angela Lansbury, and Bernadette Peters, the movie revolves around Belle's effort to instill the Christmas spirit in Beast while simultaneously battling a threatening pipe organ who wants to keep the Beast's torment.
PlotThe tale begins within the timeline of the initial movie when Beast had actually saved Belle from a pack of wolves. Belle's preliminary impression is that the Beast is mean, but with passing time, she sees his softer side. This film adds a Christmas-themed story to this timeline. During one snowy winter season day, Belle discovers that the Beast has actually never commemorated Christmas, owing to the unpredicted improvement incident that happened throughout that period.
Belle takes it upon herself to teach the Beast about the pleasure and meaning of Christmas. On the other hand, a sinister character, Forte, a pipe organ who has been transformed from a human type to his present state due to the same curse that changed Beast, attempts to thwart her efforts. He fears that if the Beast becomes pleased, the spell might lift, and he 'd revert to his less powerful human kind.
Dispute and ResolutionSpecialty manipulates Beast, making him believe that Belle's intents are to harm him. As Forte tries to keep the castle in continuous winter season, Belle, her book-loving friends, and a few other enchanted objects in the palace work together to prepare a surprise Christmas celebration. The Beast, confused and angered by Forte's lies, eliminates Belle to the woods.
Despite the danger lurking in the woods, Belle finds a majestic Christmas tree meant for Beast. When Beast finds out Belle is gone, he fears for her safety and pursues her, ultimately saving her from drowning after falling through an ice-covered lake. Realizing Forte's deception, Beast apologizes with Belle and commemorates an enchanting and wonderful Christmas.
Conclusion and Themes"Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas" is a story of event, love, and forgiveness. Despite the Beast's initial unwillingness about Christmas, Belle's constant care and generosity lastly broke his hostility and brought him into the spirit of Christmas. On the other hand, the character Forte releases shrewd tactics to control others for his gain; nevertheless, his plans are ultimately foiled by Belle and her buddies.
The movie upholds the traditional values of relationship, care, and the importance of commemorating festivities. Belle's character as soon as again shines through as a beacon of optimism, courage, and authentic love, who, regardless of the chances, manages to bring vacation cheer into the Beast's melancholic life. Little yet substantial lessons are intricately woven in this vacation classics - working as an essential expect kids and adults alike.
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