Beauty: And The Beast (2014)

: Many reviewers, including those on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb , noted a lack of genuine connection between the leads, making Belle’s eventual declaration of love feel unearned and "hastened".

: Léa Seydoux's Belle is strong and stern, a woman who is not easily intimidated by her captor. Beauty and the Beast (2014)

Christophe Gans' 2014 adaptation of is a visually arresting, dark fantasy that leans much closer to the original French folklore than the polished Disney versions. While it may lack the emotional warmth of its animated counterparts, it offers a "sumptuous, detailed update" that is a literal feast for the eyes. A Visual Masterpiece : Many reviewers, including those on Rotten Tomatoes