Beauty and the Beast: A Latter-Day Tale

PG 5.8
2007 1 hr 31 min Drama , Romance

Eric is a man shrouded in mystery. Throughout the land, he is known as "the Beast" for his bad temper and mean ways. When Belle is forced to work for him, she tries not to be intimidated and resolves to look deeper. She discovers the truth and becomes the one person who can make a difference in Eric's life and help him rediscover the faith and love he lost years ago. A touching story of forgiveness, change and love, this classic fairytale comes to life in modern times to capture your heart!

  • Cast:
    Summer Naomi Smart , Matthew Reese , Matthew Bellows , Lindsay Bird , Dan Larsen , Caitlin E.J. Meyer , Ashley Morgan

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Reviews

VeteranLight
2007/03/16

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

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Janis
2007/03/17

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

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Logan
2007/03/18

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

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Billy Ollie
2007/03/19

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

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KC Frankland
2007/03/20

This is indeed a very cute modern adaptation of a classic tale. The dialogue is a bit weak to open but plays stronger as the characters develop and by the end is enchanting. Don't watch if you're an adrenal junkie and can be satisfied if the characters end up where they started. I enjoy watching movies with eye candy and this one is loaded with beautiful mountain scenes and overly clean houses. This is a worthwhile feel good story that left me smiling.

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john-64281
2007/03/21

I streamed this movie from Amazon Prime, having absolutely no idea as to what it was about. However, I was pleasantly surprised, and my wife and I enjoyed it very much.As the title suggests, it's a modern-day retelling of the classic Beauty and the Beast story.To be sure, this film is family-friendly (meaning you can watch it with your entire family without fear of "awkward" moments). However, that doesn't mean that it's not an excellent story and one which you will enjoy very much.I would highly recommend it.

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preacherdon-903-792976
2007/03/22

This was a good movie. I didn't know the premise when I first started watching it but it soon became apparent. It very much followed the premise of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, at least at first. Of course, this one has a Christian spin on it. The story follows the budding romance between Belle and her boss, Eric Landry. Unlike the original, Eric's ugliness isn't external but internal. He is often brash and short tempered with Belle, but soon he starts to soften and their "romance" begins to blossom, especially when I sees Belle more than just a tool to be used but a person, an equal.I thoroughly enjoyed watching it and wished it was available on DVD.

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Brady Redfearn
2007/03/23

Overacting to the extreme from both of the main characters. The plot is useless and I'd say that just about every other movie I've seen is better than this thing. Some of the camera shots are very awkward. The choice for Belle wasn't very good, considering that she's supposed to be the most beautiful woman in the story. The beast is always yelling, but in such a way that its sounds forced every time. The change in the Beast is literally overnight, without any kind of transition. And this is only the start of the complaints I have about this movie.I've seen a lot of bad movies, I wouldn't waste your time unless you just want to see for yourself how bad movies can be.

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