‘Beauty lies within’ is what an enchantress expects a vain and arrogant prince (Dan Stevens) to know. He learns it the hard way when her curse turns him into a terrifying beast. Her spell can only be broken if he finds true love. Book your tickets for this musical in IMAX 3D now, as Bill Condon’s recreation is delectably mesmerising and magical.The special effects, sound, costumes, voice-overs, songs - overall production values are first-rate. Luke Evans is impressive as the self-obsessed, hare-brained Romeo.What essentially works for ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is its relevance.

Source: Times of India March 16, 2017 08:48 UTC