Hi guys, I know that I only a comparison of both the 1991 animated classic with its 2017 live-action reboot. So now, I'm going to write 3 versions of it which includes the Broadway Musical.
The 1991 Version
Since we all grew up with the animated feature, I feel that the story actually makes fall in love as it teaches about our inner strength. When I first saw this version many years ago, I was not terrified of the beast at all surprisingly and my favourite character at that time was Lumiere because he is a very interesting character and I would imitate him, especially candle arms.
The songs and musical scores are magical, thanks to Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. When I watched the film after so many years, I was very sad that Howard has passed on and didn't see the final film, prompting the other filmmakers to dedicate the movie in his memory.
The Broadway Version
I first heard about when I was part of the chorus of the musical version, and more about it on the 2002 DVD edition of the 1991 film that I bought the soundtrack in 2004.
I personally love to see the musical live and I would imagine watching it whenever I listen to the Broadway version soundtrack, I also saw the costumes on the internet and I immediately fell in love with it. Prince Adam's costume in the end looks like a matador costume!
2017 Version
The film, especially the costumes and the architecture are both of my personal most favourites. The one thing that I was not happy is the Prince's childhood portrait because it scared me the most!
Certain as the Sun!
So here are my personal opinions on the 3 versions, what do you think?
The 1991 Version
Since we all grew up with the animated feature, I feel that the story actually makes fall in love as it teaches about our inner strength. When I first saw this version many years ago, I was not terrified of the beast at all surprisingly and my favourite character at that time was Lumiere because he is a very interesting character and I would imitate him, especially candle arms.
The songs and musical scores are magical, thanks to Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. When I watched the film after so many years, I was very sad that Howard has passed on and didn't see the final film, prompting the other filmmakers to dedicate the movie in his memory.
The Broadway Version
I first heard about when I was part of the chorus of the musical version, and more about it on the 2002 DVD edition of the 1991 film that I bought the soundtrack in 2004.
I personally love to see the musical live and I would imagine watching it whenever I listen to the Broadway version soundtrack, I also saw the costumes on the internet and I immediately fell in love with it. Prince Adam's costume in the end looks like a matador costume!
2017 Version
The film, especially the costumes and the architecture are both of my personal most favourites. The one thing that I was not happy is the Prince's childhood portrait because it scared me the most!
Certain as the Sun!
So here are my personal opinions on the 3 versions, what do you think?
They Should Make It!
Since Don Bluth had done it back in 1997, Disney should do it. In this version, they would make her mother Alexandra Fyodorovna along with Rasputin the main antagonists with the latter brainwashing the latter, prompting mother and daughter to be estranged or however the relationship should be. It wasn't until the final scene that Alexandra came to her senses!
They Should Not Make It!
I personally think that should not make it, because if they make Rasputin as the bad guy again. The story will be so familiar with the 1997 version! Unless they change the story and choose a brand new antagonists for the film.
An Imperial Moment
So, what do you think? Should Disney really make it or not?
1. Bergamasca (Marco Ucellini)
This music will be best, especially for the 3 classical princesses. It is very gentle and smooth when they dance with their princes.
2. Johann Strauss II's Waltzes
In fact, many of his waltz are quite popular and it would definitely be popular among the princesses themselves.
3. Joseph Lanner's Die Schonbrunner Waltz
Initially, I thought that it was compose by Strauss, but it is actually his rival Joseph Lanner.
4. Frederick Chopin's Waltz Music
I also love his music, his waltz is also another favourite for the Disney Princesses themselves.
A Toast!
Do you agree with my choice, if you do go ahead and listen to them.
1) Josh Groban
I have always been a fan of him and after listening to his rendition of If I Can't Love Her from the musical version on Youtube. I personally felt that Josh should have been cast as the Beast!
2) Urs Buhler & Carlos Marin (Il Divo)
Just so you know that Carlos Marin had previously played the Beast in the Madrid production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, and I personally felt that his voice is more suitable.
The second choice was his Swiss bandmate, Urs Buhler because he has both the looks and voice for both Prince Adam and the Beast.
3) Il Volo
The Jonas Brother version of Il Divo, they sound perfect and Prince Adam would definitely sound very operatic. Do you agree?
Let The World Be Done with Me!
Here are my 3 choices, do you agree?
I saw some people doing this and it sounds like such a fun idea, I wanted to join in on the fun. I decided to use mostly pictures and it was fun making them. I included my runner up for each topic.