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Beauty and the Beast - The Enchanted Christmas (Special Edition)
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780788834936
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Special Edition, NTSC
ISBN: 0788834932
Label: Walt Disney Video
Languages: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: November 12, 2002
Running Time: 72 minutes
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Theatrical Release Date: November 11, 1997
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Editorial Review:
Obviously the Disney suits gave more than two figs about the legacy from the first Beast film, as they reassembled the former cast and spent some cash on production and tune-smithing for this straight-to-video effort. The events unfold between the time in the first film where Belle bartered herself to the Beast and her later return to the village to save her father. So the Beast's heart still hasn't been melted yet, and he's susceptible to the inky persuasions of Forte (Tim Curry), a malevolent pipe organ (and former music teacher to the prince). Belle is still trying to win over the Beast and decides that bringing Christmas to the castle will be the way to do it. Please control that gag reflex for this does work remarkably well, and though entirely unnecessary and certainly not a complement to the original, it doesn't tarnish its good name. --Keith Simanton
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Disappointing...
My 2 year old LOVES Beauty and the Beast, so I thought this would be a great movie for her. I was very disappointed with this movie. The beginning half is fairly cute, but Belle does a horrible job at singing the songs. The second half of the movie is very dark and the organ character is too much. The "Don't Fall in Love" song by the organ is absolutely horrible and dumb. I don't think the movie stayed true to the beast's character either. They made him a little too angry this time. He throws ... Read More
Rating:  - Far too scary for a Christmas movie. My kid loved it. I hated it.
We rented this film because my daughter is obsessed with "Beauty and the Beast." Her favorite character is Chip, and he features huge in this sequel, so she was interested throughout the entire movie and wanted to watch it over and over. I played Scrooge, however, and returned the copy immediately without a second viewing. In my opinion, this video is far too scary for little kids and too dark for a Christmas movie. The songs are forgettable, and the themes are way too mature for the younger set.
Rating: - Not-so-Enchanted
Doing a "prequel" to the Disney classic was a hard act to follow, and it shows. The animation here is competent but fails to dazzle like the original, the villain is too droll, and there are no memorable songs. Since computer-animated fare have taken over the theatre staples, Disney has turned toward the direct-to-video market, and unfortunately, knocked off some rather lame sequels to their classic animated films.
If you want a great film, then stick to the original "Beauty and the Beast". Better ... Read More
Rating:  - Christmas Treat for Beauty and the Beast Fans - I Truly Believe
Those who watched Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" knew they were watching something special. The first Disney film ever to released on Platinum Edition DVD, that movie had a powerful and compelling story with a cast and musical numbers to match.
Set in the Beast's castle, back before the spell was broken, comes "Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas." Mrs. Potts takes readers back to this tale which begins on Christmas Eve. Christmas is coming and Belle couldn't be more excited. Little ... Read More
Rating: - Way Above Average Sequel! Cool DVD.
This is a well above average sequel from the "Mouse house". The animation, while not quite up to the pedigree of the classic original, is pleasant enough to make for an enjoyable watch. The songs are also quite good. "As Long As There's Christmas" is without a doubt the best of them. "Don't Fall In Love" is not so good. Then again, considering it's sung by the villain of the piece, it's not supposed to sound good is it? The voice acting is excellent. That Disney was able to get all of the original voice talent ... Read More
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