An Internet User Finally Said That Thing About Beauty And The Beast’s Belle We’ve All Thought Forever

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Over the course of about a century and 63 different films, Walt Disney Animation Studios has produced some of the most cherished movies ever made. While it’s always subjective and open to debate, many would argue that Beauty and the Beast is among the very best from Disney Animation. This film is a standout of the Disney Renaissance era and one that is adored by nearly everyone. However, love for this movie isn’t the only sentiment shared – opinions about it are diverse as well.

The classic tale of Beauty and the Beast has sparked intrigue and debate among viewers, with many questioning the mechanics of the magic that transformed servants into furniture or whether the Prince truly turned into a beast at an early age. The film has a plethora of points for fans to ponder over. However, on platform X, an internet user recently brought attention to a commonly assumed fan sentiment that was in fact echoed by Belle: she found the Beast more attractive as a monster than as a human.

It’s not the first time someone on social media has suggested that Beast, being a beast, is hotter than he is as a person. Previously, I hadn’t picked up on Belle seeming to share this view. But upon closer observation, her expression when she examines the transformed Beast seems less than thrilled, suggesting she may indeed agree with this idea.

In the movie, although the character, often referred to as “Adam,” doesn’t have an official name, fans often remark that he isn’t traditionally attractive. Given the freedom animators had in designing his appearance, one might assume a conventionally good-looking man lies beneath all that hair, but this is not the case.

Dan Stevens, being an attractive man, was not as appealing as a heartthrob prior to his transformation back into human form due to the somewhat imperfect CGI work on the Beast.

It’s uncertain if efforts were specifically made to enhance the physical appearance of the human version of Beast in the live-action Beauty and the Beast. Given that many aspects of the film appeared to address common criticisms of the animated predecessor, it wouldn’t be surprising to discover that this was indeed an intentional improvement.

Indeed, it seems clear that the underlying theme of the story “Beauty and the Beast” is about inner beauty being more important than physical appearance. This intentional choice to portray the transformed Beast as less traditionally attractive could serve to emphasize this message. However, regardless of the reasons behind it, Belle’s struggle to accept her boyfriend’s transformation remains a significant aspect of the story, and I can’t help but remember her initial reaction every time I revisit it.

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2025-01-29 02:08