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Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas Runtime: 74 minutes Studio: Walt Disney Animation Studios Franchise: Beauty and the Beast Franchise Position: 2 A festive tale of love, hope, and the magic of Christmas within the Beast’s castle. Ratings: My Rating: 7.2/10 The Dove Foundation: G IMDb: 6.9/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 63% Audience Metacritic: 70/100 TMDb: 7.0/10 Plot Summary: Set during the events of the original Beauty and the Beast, this direct-to-video sequel explores Belle’s efforts to bring holiday cheer to the castle despite the lingering sadness and curse. An embittered former servant seeks to sabotage the festivities, but through the spirit of Christmas and acts of kindness, Belle inspires the castle’s enchanted inhabitants to embrace joy, forgiveness, and community. Themes of hope, transformation, and love underscore the story. Critics Review: Critics considered The Enchanted Christmas charming but not as groundbreaking as the original. The animation was praised for maintain...

Beauty and the Beast Runtime minutes: 129 minutes Age rating: PG Studio: Disney Franchise: Beauty and the Beast Franchise Position: 2nd major film adaptation Tagline: Tale as old as time Trailer link:  Cast list:   Ratings My rating: 7/10 Dove Foundation rating: Approved for Ages 8+ IMDb rating: 7.1/10  Rotten Tomatoes rating: 71%  Metacritic rating: 65  Plot Summary This live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic follows Belle, a bright and independent young woman who yearns for adventure. When her father is captured by a cursed Beast, Belle offers to take his place. As she gets to know the Beast and the enchanted castle’s magical inhabitants, she discovers the power of love to overcome curses and transform lives. The film expands on the original with new songs, deeper character development, and spectacular visuals, all while maintaining the story’s core message about looking beyond appearances. Critics Review Critics praised the 2017 Beauty and the...

Beauty and the Beast Runtime minutes: 84 minutes Age rating: G Studio: Disney Franchise: Beauty and the Beast Franchise Position: 1st feature film Tagline: Be our guest! Trailer link:  Cast list :  Ratings My rating: 8/10 Dove Foundation rating: Approved for All Ages IMDb rating: 8.0/10  Rotten Tomatoes rating: 94%  Metacritic rating:  Plot Summary Beauty and the Beast tells the timeless story of Belle, an intelligent and kind young woman who dreams of adventure beyond her small village. When her father is imprisoned by a fearsome Beast in an enchanted castle, Belle offers herself in his place. As Belle and the Beast spend time together, they discover love and compassion can break even the darkest curses. This animated classic explores themes of inner beauty, redemption, and the transformative power of love. Critics Review Critics have long praised Beauty and the Beast as a groundbreaking animated film that combines stunning hand-drawn animation with a memorab...