Beauty and the Beast #2

We find ourselves back at the beginning, enveloped in the enchanting realm of Disney’s live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast. Emma Watson and Dan Stevens breathe life into the iconic characters, their performances illuminated by the magic of CGI. Disney has wholeheartedly embraced this digital wizardry, although some critics argue it’s a tad overdone. But isn’t that just part of the charm, the audacious spectacle that makes us feel like wide-eyed children once again?

With an arsenal of cutting-edge technology, the creators of this film breathed life into the Beast, whose final form is compelling. Yet, this is the polished end-product. From their initial encounter, through the iconic dance sequence, to the film’s exhilarating climax, Emma Watson and Dan Stevens navigated their roles blindly, unaware of the final visual magic. Their performances, devoid of any real-life visual cues, add a layer of intrigue to the film’s making.