Beauty and the Beast.
OK, admittedly I do not have much of a social life. Not like it bothers me or anything… Having said that, check this out:
Joyce Taylor, Mark Damon, (1963), **, This version of the old fairy tale should appeal to the small fry, though it’s not on a par with the fine Cocteau film of 1946. Joyce Taylor, Mark Damon. (Fantasy, 79 Mins.).
This comes from the listing on Comcast.
Now, a few things strike me funny. Firstly, this horribly done piece is not suitable for children. My children are *very* open minded and could not bear this version for even a moment.
They almost cried at the moment the beast “transformed”. The wolf man cometh is all I can say. (Oh! They were tears of sorrow over having to watch this.)
Secondly, how in the world could it be compared to the Jean Cocteau piece of the very same name? Anyone who has not seen it should definitely do themselves a justice if they have enjoyed the story before.
Lastly, why the hell has this story been told so very many times? I have enjoyed countless renditions to include a television series; three movies and even a spin-off cartoon series.
I personally think some things should die gracefully, but as I have said before, Hollywood does not seem to think so.