Beauty and the Beast 3D - 10 stars out of 10

Beauty and the Beast 3D - 10 stars out of 10

Disney has delivered another hit with "Beauty and the Beast" in 3D!  While it can't compare to "The Lion King 3D" (which will never be matched), I will limit my comparisons.  This film works in an entirely different way because it has an entirely different setting.  Instead of taking place completely outdoors on an African plain, "Beauty and the Beast 3D" brings a town to life.  It was natural to create a 3D environment for this film, since it has always been well-known for its use of CGI to create depth in the ballroom scene.  Needless to say, the 3D has brought these effects to an entirely new level.  The jawdropping 3D-ness begins immediately with the stained glass.  The perspective created by zooming in on each picture takes this from an interesting (but less than thrilling) opening to eye candy that prepares you for this glorious film.  The buildings in the town have so much depth and give a totally different effect than "Lion King 3D's" landscapes.  The outdoor shots of the town are the best images of the film... until you get inside of the Beast's Castle.  The vaulted ceilings and long hallways are absolutely stunning.  I honestly have never watched a movie and felt like I was inside of the space with the characters in the way that I felt "inside" of the Beast's Castle.  It creates a feeling of grandeur as well as a feeling of intimidation that you don't get from the original.  A true stroke of genius is the rain and snow effects.  The animators have brought these effects in front of the screen to make the audience feel as if they are in the weather.  I give Disney so much credit for not relying on cheap 3D ping-pong paddle effects.  Nothing needs to fly out of the screen because Disney is creating art with 3D.  If you thought that you got lost in Belle's world the first time that you saw "Beauty and the Beast," wait until you are transported into this 3D paradise.

For my review of the film (and not just the 3D enhancement), see:
http://jonnysdailymoviereview.blogspot.com/2012/01/beauty-and-beast-10-stars-out-of-10.html