She even knowingly disobeys his one rule in the castle: do not go into the West Wing. can feel willfully unenlightened. '"[32] Walt Disney Pictures President of Production Sean Bailey credited Walt Disney Studios chairman Alan F. Horn with the decision to make the film as a musical: "We worked on this for five or six years, and for 18 months to two years, Beauty was a serious dramatic project, and the scripts were written to reflect that. Naturally, I always love when the dinner conversation takes a break from politics and our deranged selfie-obsessed culture to turn to Disney movies. But it’s easy to forget that with gorgeous dance scenes and songs like this one. [168][169] Either-way, it recorded the second-biggest opening for a Disney live-action film,[166] with $3.4 million coming from 386 IMAX screens. As far as I’m concerned, Stockholm syndrome occurs because of a bond that was formed between the captor and the prisoner. She casts a spell on the rose and warns the prince that if he can learn to love another and be loved in return before the last petal falls, the spell will be broken. She went on to say that "Belle actively argues and disagrees with [the Beast] constantly. According to local box office tracker Ent Group, the film grossed an estimated $12.1 million on its opening day (Friday), representing 70% of the total receipts. Log in with either your Library Card Number or EZ Login. This is not the case for Belle. "[246] GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis praised the move, stating, "It is a small moment in the film, but it is a huge leap forward for the film industry. [125][126], On Monday, its fourth day of release, the film fell precipitously by 72% earning $13.5 million. Veronica Poirier lives in Northern Virginia with her family. He rallies the villagers to follow him to the castle to slay the Beast before he curses the whole village. Yes, she leaves. Sure, Belle falling for the Beast was more than a little Stockholm Syndrome-y. [62], On February 10, 2017, IMAX announced that the film would have an expanded aspect ratio of 1.90:1, revealing 26% more picture, only in IMAX theatres.[63]. With Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Jesse Corti, Rex Everhart. In Bill Condon's opinion, that original score was the key reason he agreed to direct a live-action version of the film. [26][27] However, in a 2011 interview, composer Alan Menken stated the planned film version of the Beauty and the Beast stage musical "was canned". I loved every moment of it. But if there's one criticism that's often lobbed at the movie, it's that Belle appears to have Stockholm syndrome. The King was also recast to Tom Turner, although Harriet Jones was still the Queen, albeit with dark hair. [154] This included the second-biggest Saturday ever (£7.9 million), only behind Star Wars: The Force Awakens. He defeats Gaston, but spares his life before reuniting with Belle. [58][59] Grande and Legend's updated version of the title song is faithful to the original, Grammy-winning duet, performed by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson for the 1991 Disney film. [273] The series will be titled Little Town. She agrees to stay at the castle in exchange for her father’s freedom. So, the original 1991 movie had a pretty apparent power imbalance. She does not sympathize with him when he shouts abuses at her and acts violent towards her. I couldn't say yes right away, because I felt like I was kind of cheating in a way". [272] Luke Evans and Josh Gad will reprise their roles from the film, and will executive-produce the series alongside Eddy Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, with Gad, Kitsis and Horowitz serving as showrunners and writers for the series. [131] As a result, it passed the $300 million threshold becoming the first film of 2017 the pass said mark. [254] The distributors and producers then submitted an appeal to the Film Appeal Committee of Malaysia, which allowed the film to be released without any cuts and a P13 rating on the grounds that "the gay element was minor and did not affect the positive elements featured in the film". [24], ^ In the initial theatrical release, Mitchell was miscredited as Rudi Goodman in the cast, but listed under his real name in the soundtrack credits, ^ In the initial theatrical release, Turner is miscredited as Henry Garrett in the cast. Largely driven by young women, its opening day pre-sales outpaced that of The Jungle Book. [95] Earning a total of $174.8 million on its opening weekend, it defied all expectations and went on to set numerous notable records. [93][94], Beauty and the Beast was the 300th digitally remastered release in IMAX company's history, which began with the re-release of Apollo 13 in 2002. Posted by u/[deleted] 4 years ago. Lindsay discusses how Beauty and the Beast does not represent Stockholm Syndrome. [13][38] The rest of the principal cast, including Josh Gad, Emma Thompson, Kevin Kline, Audra McDonald, Ian McKellen, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Ewan McGregor, and Stanley Tucci were announced between March and April to play LeFou, Mrs. Potts, Maurice, Madame de Garderobe, Cogsworth, Plumette, Lumière, and Cadenza, respectively. [196] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone rated the film three out of four, deeming it an "exhilarating gift" while he remarked that "Beauty and the Beast does justice to Disney's animated classic, even if some of the magic is M.I.A (Missing in Action)". Years later an opportunity reveals itself when a young woman, Belle, encounters the beastly prince. [264] Some therapists, while acknowledging that the pairing's relationship does not meet the clinical definition of Stockholm syndrome, argue that the relationship depicted is dysfunctional and abusive and does not model healthy romantic relationships for young viewers. Yuri is a genre that depicts homosexual relationships between women. 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[53] She originally had doubts about whether or not to record the song due to the recent death of her husband and manager René Angélil, who had previously helped her secure the 1991 pop duet. The film premiered at Spencer House in London on February 23, 2017, and was theatrically released in the United States in standard, Disney Digital 3-D, RealD 3D, IMAX, and IMAX 3D formats, along with Dolby Cinema on March 17, 2017. As Belle nurses his wounds, a spark develops between them. 7 Reasons Beauty And The Beast Is Not a Tale Of Stockholm Syndrome. "Stockholm syndrome is a psychological response. [148][149], In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the film recorded the biggest opening ever for a PG-rated film, the biggest Disney live-action opening of all time, the biggest March opening weekend, the biggest opening for a musical (ahead of 2012's Les Misérables), the number one opening of 2017 to date and the fifth-biggest-ever overall with £19.7 million ($24.5 million) from 639 theatres and almost twice that of The Jungle Book (£9.9 million). [128] It earned $228.6 million in the first week of release, the sixth-biggest seven-day gross of all time. This story would exemplify Stockholm Syndrome only if Belle sympathized with Gaston and the townspeople after Gaston threatens her, harasses her father, locks her and her father in the basement, and then Belle exhibits negative feelings towards Chip when he rescues Belle and Maurice from the basement. Rachel LevineRachel L. Levine is an American pediatrician who has served as the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health since 2017. [10] Beauty and the Beast received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its faithfulness to the original animated film, as well as elements from the Broadway musical, performances of the cast (particularly those of Watson and Stevens), visual style, musical score, songs, costume design, and production values, though criticism was drawn toward some of the character designs and its excessive similarity to the original.[11][12]. The term Stockholm Syndrome was first coined in 1973 regarding a failed bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden. In the same FBI report mentioned above, regardless of whether hostages had pre-existing sympathies for their captors “in a true manifestation of the phenomenon the individual’s response is involuntary, unconscious, and without insight.” Belle knows full well that her attitudes are changing towards the Beast, and she questions them (in true Disney fashion) through a song (lyrics courtesy of MetroLyrics): There’s something sweet and almost kind On the surface, that may be a fair assessment, but Watson says that, as one examines the story a little deeper, it becomes apparent that the Belle/Beast love story is quite differently told in Beauty and the Beast . [60] Previously, he was the editor-in-chief and managing director of The Daily Beast. However, Gaston treacherously shoots the Beast from a bridge, which then collapses as the castle begins to crumble, leading Gaston to fall to his death. But let’s be clear: Beauty and the Beast is not a feminist movie. [170][173][183], Beauty and the Beast received positive reviews from critics, with particular praise going to its visuals, ensemble cast, musical score, songs, costume design, production values, and faithfulness to the original animated film with a few elements of the Broadway musical version, while the designs of the Beast and the servants' household object forms drew mixed reviews. The Beast releases her to save Maurice, giving her the mirror to remember him with. Her previous Cuomo … It also became the second-biggest musical ever overall at the time, behind Disney's Frozen (2013). [161][162][163] In Russia, despite receiving a restrictive 16 rating, the film managed to deliver a very successful opening with $6 million. [65] The United Kingdom received the same version on April 21, 2017. In 1991, Disney released the original Beauty and the Beast, a movie which focused on the relationship between a prince who was transformed into a beast because of his arrogance and a girl who he imprisons in his castle. She eventually felt compelled to record the song because of the impact Beauty and the Beast has had on her career. hide. [148] Japan—a huge Disney market—served as the film's final market and opened there on April 21. A live-action Beauty and the Beast remake was first announced in April 2014, with Condon hired to direct it; Watson, Stevens, Evans, and the rest of the cast signed on between January and April 2015. Beauty And The Beast Emma Watson has denied that her character Belle has Stockholm Syndrome, despite the plot seeing her fall in love with the man – or beast – who imprisoned her. The answer is no. [8] It features an ensemble cast including Emma Watson and Dan Stevens as the eponymous characters, with Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Audra McDonald, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Ian McKellen, and Emma Thompson in supporting roles.[9]. Additionally, when Maurice expresses shock after Belle reveals the Beast let her go, Belle explains the Beast has changed, not Belle’s view. Belle does not have negative feelings towards her rescuers because she has no rescuers: she was set free. So I backed out for a minute, and they came back and said, 'No, no, no, we get it, let's pursue it that way. The Beast's All There in the Manual name is “Adam.” This means “human.” Official Couple: The plot of the movie is getting them to fall in love. It also received nominations for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design at the 90th Academy Awards. [67], Disney spent around $140 million to market the film worldwide. During the battle, Gaston abandons his companion LeFou, who then sides with the servants to fend off the villagers. [70] This record has since been broken by Thor: Ragnarok,[71] It, and Avengers: Infinity War. An estimated $1.1 million came from IMAX screenings, the fourth-biggest ever in the country. No she didn’t. Vivian Parry as the Village Lass' mother, an unnamed seamstress. Dale Branston as Villeneuve's residential baker. The captors develop positive feelings toward the hostages. Take that vision, put it into a new medium, make it a radical reinvention, something not just for the stage because it's not just being literal, now other elements come into play. About 26% of the remaining tickets were for 3D. 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[115], On its opening day, the film made $63.8 million from 4,210 theaters across 9,200 screens, marking the third biggest in the month of March, trailing behind Batman v Superman ($81.5 million) and The Hunger Games ($67 million). And before you feel the urge to SCREEN JUNKIES DID IT FIRST - no, Screen Junkies … Still from Beauty and the Beast: Image.net: Walt Disney Studios. (I hope my life is never placed in the hands of people who think the townspeople and Gaston are Belle’s “rescuers.”). The facial capture for the Beast was done separately in order to "communicate the subtleties of the human face" and "[capture the] thought that occurs to him" which gets "through [to] the eyes, which are the last human element in the Beast." 2 'Beauty and the Beast' Box Office Profits – 2017 Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament", "Box-Office Preview: Will 'Beauty and the Beast' Waltz to New Records? As Belle tearfully professes her love to the Beast, Agathe reveals herself as the enchantress and undoes the curse, repairing the crumbling castle, restoring the Beast and his servants to their human forms and to the villagers' memories. In summary, Beauty and the Beast has endured the test of time, social justice warriors, and political correctness to remain a beloved family movie. Stockholm Syndrome usually develops out of a hostage’s desperation to survive. [170][182] The biggest international earning markets following the UK are Japan ($108 million), China ($85.8 million), Brazil ($41.5 million), Korea ($37.5 million), and Australia ($35 million). Ape Mummy Lynnwood, WA, United States Just a real piece of work. Belle thanks the Beast for his understanding, and leaves. It's a little bit harder. 15. [92] It surpassed the entire lifetime total of the original film in just six days. The Beast then dies as the last petal falls and the servants become inanimate objects. Though the film was falling at a faster rate than The Jungle Book, it had already surpassed the said film and its second weekend is the third-biggest ever (behind the two James Bond films Skyfall (2012) and Spectre). When Belle and the Beast find out that Belle’s father, Maurice, is dying in the forest, the Beast releases Belle from her agreement and sets her free. [48], Condon initially prepared on only drawing inspiration from the original film, but he also planned to include most of the songs composed by Menken, Ashman and Tim Rice from the Broadway musical, with the intention of making the film as a "straight-forward, live-action, large-budget movie musical". Belle is given the option to return to her life before becoming the Beast’s prisoner, and she chooses to return. [172] Due to positive reviews, good word-of-mouth and benefitting from the Golden Week, the film saw a 9% increase on its second weekend. [269] Emma Watson and Dan Stevens have both expressed interest in reprising their roles in a potential sequel or prequel to the film. [31], Before Condon was hired to direct the film, Disney approached him with a proposal to remake the film in a more radical way as Universal Studios had remade Snow White and the Huntsman (2012). I’m excited to finally present a recipe that’s been the belle of my idea banquet for years — since I started the blog, actually. For the rest, here are seven fleshed-out reasons why Beauty and the Beast is not a tale of Stockholm Syndrome, but a great, classic movie we can enjoy watching without having to worry about PC SJWs taking an axe to our screens. With Lindsay Ellis. A sing along version of the film released in over 1,200 US theaters nationwide on April 7, 2017. Stockholm Syndrome is a terrifying occurrence, and should garner scrutiny if placed in a positive light in a children’s film. When she wanders into the forbidden west wing and finds the rose, the Beast scares her into the woods. The total there is now over $98 million after seven weekends[173][174][175] and is the biggest film release of the year and, overall, the eleventh-biggest of all time.
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