Finally after seeing all the set photos and character images, Disney has given us our first official look at their upcoming live action reboot of Beauty and the Beast. This movie looks like it’s going to pick up right where The Jungle Book left off in terms of visual brilliance. The snow covered scenery looks absolutely stunning and perfectly compliments the eerie sense of wonder given off by the castle grounds. Everything from the elegant ballroom dancehall to the secluded cage that Belle’s father is held captive in look completely reminiscent of what was displayed in the animated classic. Director Bill Condon (Mr. Holmes, Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 and 2) has given us a glimpse of something truly spectacular as Disney delves deeper into our beloved film favorites.

Emma Watson looks incredible as Belle, looking like she was plucked right out of the original film. Luke Evans as Gaston appears to have encapsulated the boisterous and blindly-courageous antagonist that we need for the film to succeed in having a suspensful climax. We also get small glimpses of some of the talking-inanimate objects in the castle – Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts, Ian McKellan as Cogsworth and so many more help bringing these enchanting characters to life. However, I wasn’t infatuated with the way they looked. I found most of their faces so authentic to the object they were portraying that I couldn’t even see a face or any physical personality from them. Even with the teacups where their facial expressions are very apparent, I found them to be a little too cheesy. I also didn’t really like the look of the Beast, who I found to look more like a satyr.

That all being said, the Beauty in the Beast theme that begins around 50 seconds into the trailer was enough to give me nostalgic goosebumps. I’m more than excited to watch this movie and can’t wait to see what Disney does with one of their cherished tales.

Beauty and the Beast will hit theaters March 17, 2017.

Click link for the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvW_L8sTu5E