SnoReptilePlenty Memorable, crazy movie

AshUnow This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

Zandra The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

Philippa All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Alan B This was a wonderful performance by George C. Scott and everyone else in the cast. This version was real life actors rather than the animated form. Like others doing reviews, I have tried for several years to get a copy of this classic version of the movie. The movie kept my focused attention from start to finish. I can't understand why it isn't being made available to the general public for viewing again? Is there someone to contact about the possibility of it being available in the future?? I hope if it does become available to the public at some point I am aware of it so I can get a copy. This is truly a classic family movie and should be treasured and shared.

dksettle I saw this movie as a child and have always thought about how much I loved it!! It is a movie that everyone should see and I would love to have the opportunity to share it with my loved ones. George C. Scott did an amazing job in this role as the beast! I am really surprised that it hasn't been printed for sale before now. I also am shocked that it has never been on television since then. For a movie that was nominated for three Emmy awards, it is a real injustice that it hasn't been shared with more people and that all the comments that I have read, all reveal that it has been missed, remembered and thoroughly enjoyed. All of us and those younger should be able to share such an inspiring movie.

MartinHafer It's actually rather hard to review this made for TV movie for a variety of reasons. First, it has not been re-shown for decades and so it's hard to remember it with full clarity. Plus, I saw this movie before I saw either the Jean Cocteau or Disney versions. It makes sense with the Disney version, as it came out long after most people's memory of the George C. Scott and Trish Van Devere version had dimmed. I remembered the film as extraordinarily well-acted and beautiful throughout--so much so, that I developed a real deep love for the story. Now with so many intervening years, I don't really know which version I like best--if they would only put this one on video I could find this out once and for all!UPDATE: I finally DID find the film on YouTube. While the print isn't great, it is the movie in its entirety. Unfortunately, the soundtrack is out of sync slightly--and you will notice it. But, it's the only available version I know of at this time. Fortunately, it turns out that this Hallmark version is much different than the other two more famous films. The French film by Jean Cocteau is much more artsy and poetic. The Disney version is the best cartoon ever made. This Hallmark one is lovely because it is so romantic-- with a much stronger emphasis on the relationship between Belle and Beast. It also has an interesting contrast because her family, for the most part, ends up being scum! All in all, a terrific made for TV film...about as good as I remembered!

mikemoore01 I watched Beauty and the Beast with my infant daughter and was so taken with it I described it to my wife when she got home that evening. Evidently, my description was vivid enough that over the years, she has become convinced that she actually saw it. My memory of the movie doesn't dwell on any specific scenes but on my impression of the overall effort. Obviously, the George C. Scott/Trish vanDeVere coupling had its own special chemistry for people to react as strongly to the film as many do in the comments. This is significant for another reason. My taste in films doesn't often move toward this sort of romance (In "Titanic" I couldn't wait for the blinkin' boat to sink) I'd love to find a copy for a couple reasons: first, to see if my memory of the superb performances was indeed accurate, and second, to share it for the second time with my romantic wife... m