Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas | 
| Director: Andy Knight
Actors: Paige O'hara, Robby Benson, Jerry Orbach, David Ogden Stiers, Bernadette Peters
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Category: DVD
Buy Used: CDN$ 59.99
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Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 55897
Format: Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 6305090602
UPC: 717951000767
EAN: 9786305090601
ASIN: 6305090602
Theatrical Release Date: November 11, 1997
Release Date: October 13, 1998
Availability: Usually ships within 1 - 2 business days
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: Adult Owned, like new condition with case and original artwork - Shipped within 24 hours of your purchase from Vancouver, BC
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| Editorial Reviews:
From Amazon.com
Obviously the Disney suits gave more than two figs about the legacy from the first iBeast/i 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. i--Keith Simanton/i
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| Customer Reviews: Read 24 more reviews...
 Great Movie November 10, 2005
Boone Myers
I love this movie. They are really great! Does anyone know the name of the evil organ song that Forte plays with fife in the room (when the camera zooms in from the window). I love that song, but I dnt know the name! E-mail me @ boone_myers@earthlink.net Great movie! I play that song over and over on the DVD!
 Loved it... October 14, 2005
Leslie (Canada)
A beautiful movie, ties in very nicely with the original Beauty and the Beast. brI loved the music so much I hunted down the soundtrack.
Truly Enchanting September 23, 2005
Full of mystery and magic, and a little suspense. The story takes place during the time Belle was a prisoner at the Beast's castle. The songs are great. Tim Curry is truly evil as Forte.
Great for older kids, but... January 4, 2005
Margaret Jackson (Montreal, Quebec, CANADA)
Please be warned that if you have little ones, they may be really, really frightened by the character Forte, the pipe organ. In fact, I was rather shocked that Disney made his character as sinister as they did. Yes, there is always a villain in their movies, but in this case, I think it was overdone -- he was just too scary. It is supposed to be a Christmas movie, after all, which in my mind means light, fluffy and fun :)pOn the positive side, the storyline is quite nice and production quality is outstanding (surprising for a part 2-type movie -- ie. The Return of Jafar was crappy compared to Aladdin), but I personally won't be playing it again for my kids for a few years, it's simply not appropriate.
Lovely. April 17, 2004
I found the movie quite entertaining. I haven't seen the original movie for quite a long time now, so I can't be biased or weigh them side by side. In its own accord it was my sort of movie. The dark scenery sort of "gave the mood" if you like. The beginning scene after the enchantment had been gone for a year tend to be bright in comparison of the scenes during the time of the enchantment. That alone shows differences in the beast's/prince's and perhaps even Angelique's moods about christmas. The songs Stories and As long as there's Christmas were very nice. I'd have to say I enjoyed Stories the most. It was beautiful and the lyrics were wonderful. The singing isn't perfect, but at the same time it give more emotion, it seems more raw and perhaps sincere. Since it has been many years before the first movie, I would assume the voices aren't quite the same. Nevertheless, they did well enough. The new characters were interesting. I enjoyed the "bad guys" the most. People would deem it scary for children, but then again I have seen scenes in other movies just as dark and scary back when I was little. I believe it depends on the child and the upbringing, and how the parents feel. The plot had its lacking points, like how the Beast suddenly decided to lock Belle up after saving her. Strange, strange man if you ask me. The Beast's portrayal seemed a bit out of character from what I recall. Belle was just as kind and patient as ever. Lumiere was still a shameless romancer and Cogsworth was still never listened to. Chip was adorable as ever though. The way the scenes were done weren't as elegant. It was more like how you'd watch a bugs bunny cartoon... far away instead of up close or at different angles. Thus, it didn't have a more enchanting impact as the original. I wouldn't compare it or try to fit it in with the original. I'd leave it as a stand alone. In that case it is a nice movie.
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