Summaries. A selfish Prince is cursed to become a monster for the rest of his life, unless he learns to fall in love with a beautiful young woman he keeps prisoner. Disney's animated classic takes on a new form, with a widened mythology and an all-star cast.

Disney's version is based on the fairytale La Belle et la Bete, by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, published in 1740. The French author was inspired by the real-life story of Petrus Gonsalvus and his bride-to-be Catherine.

18th century France Like the 1991 animation, Bill Condon's live-action version is set in 18th century France and re-tells the familiar story of Belle (Emma Watson), held captive by by Beast in his grand castle, discovering that if you don't judge people by their appearance, they may turn out into Dan Stevens.

Actor Dan Stevens Actor Dan Stevens, who portrays the Beast and performs "Evermore", had little singing experience prior to being cast in the film. Before "Evermore" was written, Condon informed Stevens that he would be singing a new song in his role as Beast.

"It was a story that sent…a beautiful message about the power of love and the importance of valuing character," says Tatar. "A person does not have to be necessarily good-looking." Or young. Or immediately likeable. Or whatever else you were hoping for in a husband.

Gaston attacks the depressed Beast, who regains his spirit upon seeing Belle return. He spares Gaston's life but Gaston shoots the Beast from an unstable bridge; its collapse sends Gaston falling to his death. The Beast dies just as the last petal falls, and the servants become inanimate objects.

The inscription roughly translates to "he conquers who conquers himself." When analysing this phrase it's clear to see that it represents the moral of the story in some way, as the Beast must conquer his own demons before he can truly be the leader he needs to be for his kingdom.

A French fairy tale about a beautiful and gentle young woman who is taken to live with a man-beast in return for a good deed the Beast did for her father. Beauty is kind to the well-mannered Beast but pines for her family until the Beast allows her to visit them.

Beauty and the Beast is a story about a young prince that was cast under a spell. His spell could only be broken with true love. Through many ups and downs, he found love with Beauty, and she, in time, returned his love. They marry and the prince's spell is broken, and they live happily ever after.

Emma Watson stars as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic directed by Bill Condon.

Beauty And The Beast: 10 Best On-Screen Adaptations, Ranked By IMDb

• Beastly (2011) - 5.6.
• La Belle Et La Bete (2014) - 6.4.
• Beauty And The Beast (1987-1990) - 7.0.
• Beauty And The Beast (1976) - 7.0.
• Disney's Beauty And The Beast (2017) - 7.1.
• Once Upon A Time (2011-2018) - 7.7.
• La Belle Et La Bete (1946) - 7.9.

Beauty and the Beast is a great portrayal of finding your inner self, voice, and strength and not falter. Bell shows unconditional love for her father and the Beast through the sacrifice she makes for both of them. Unconditional love is a rarity in our world.