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VHS : Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmasstarring: Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Jerry Orbach, David Ogden Stiers, Bernadette Peters directed by: Andrew Knight
Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: Obviously the Disney suits gave more than two figs about the legacy from the first Beast film, as they reassembled the former cast and spent some cash on production and tune-smithing for this straight-to-video effort. The events unfold between the time in the first film where Belle bartered herself to the Beast and her later return to the village to save her father. So the Beast's heart still hasn't been melted yet and he's susceptible to the inky persuasions of Forte (Tim Curry), a malevolent pipe organ (and former music teacher to the prince). Belle is still trying to win over the Beast and decides that bringing Christmas to the castle will be the way to do it. Please control that gag reflex for this does work remarkably well and though entirely unnecessary and certainly not a complement to the original, it doesn't tarnish its good name. --Keith Simanton Average Rating:
 Rating:  - An interesting aside to the main storyAlthough the events of this film sit within the time-scale of the original, it is an interesting exploration of some of the untouched themes from its predecessor. The Beast's dislike of Christmas is assumed by the audience to be simple 'Scrooge'-ism. As the story unfolds, we discover a deeper, more personal rationale for his aversion. The addition of new characters - Forte (voiced by Tim Curry) and Fife (Paul Reubens - aka Pee-Wee Herman) - gives the story room to expand. Read More Rating:  - Not as Enchanting as the Original, But Fun Just the SameBelle has just been saved from the wolves by the Beast. As a way to show her appreciation, Belle decides that the castle will celebrate Christmas, even though the Beast has forbidden it. Surely it will bring hope and joy back to everyone in the castle, right? But Forte, the former court composer, is against the idea. The current pipe organ has become used to being the Beast's confidant and advisor and is threatened by the idea of Beast falling in love and the spell being broken. Enlisting ... Read More Rating: - enchanted christmasAnyone over the age of thirteen will probably be disappointed with this spin-off from the famous movie. However, my daughter age 5 is a little less discerning, and is indeed enchanted by the film. For that reason it is well worth the money. We all get different things out of movies, and so it should be. If your children loved Beauty and The Beast then they will love this. If it is not as good as the original which spawned it, so be it. I don't suppose your youngsters will agree with you. Buy it, let them ... Read More Rating:  - No Where Near As Good As The Original!I have to say that this sequel to the original is no good whatso ever and if you liked and enjoyed the first then i must warn you to stay away from this one. The storyline is rubbish and this film is far from enchanted. I suppose at least they managed to get the same actors and actoresses to do the voices, otherwise, i don't think that it would have made it onto DVD. Ok, this film will still entertain the kids for hours but i would rather let the original entertain them for twice as long. Please, please, ... Read More Rating:  - Very good...Unlike so many sequels to Disney classics, 'The Enchanted Christmas' manages to capture the magic of the original production and even add to it. Perfect for the holiday season, this DVD is a must have for all kids collections. Browse for similar items by category:
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