Bring on the tough stuff. There’s not just one right answer.
- What kinds of changes are made between this version of the story and the original story? How does that make the story different?
- How do the musical numbers influence our impression of the film?
- In what ways does the movie make its points about beauty being found within? How is that reflected in the characters?
- What does this film have to say about outsiders? How does that differ from other Disney animated features?
- In what ways is Gaston the real monster? How does that make him similar to the Beast? How does that make him different?
- Belle is a very intelligent character. What does this film have to say about smart people and the way they struggle to belong?
- How is the romance in this film different than the romance in older Disney movies like Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella? Does that reflect a change in the times? How?
- How do the 2-D animated characters here differ in their forms and movements from computer-generated characters in animated movies today?
- In what ways does this movie specifically appeal to children? In what ways does it specifically appeal to adults?