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Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration

2022

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the animated classic, this animated and live-action blended special showcases the fan-favorite movie, along with new musical performances, sets and costumes inspired by the classic story.

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Strongest cautions

  • Products & advertising3/5
  • Romance3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising3/5
Why this rating?

This is a Disney branded production associated with a massive merchandise franchise.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Gaston’s apparent death is part of the familiar story, but it is brief and involves an antagonist rather than a central sympathetic character.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Dialogue includes mild insults and put-downs typical of the fairy-tale conflict, but no strong profanity or slurs are indicated.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Belle and the Beast’s relationship and eventual love are central to the familiar fairy-tale story.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Features minor fantasy darkness, a frightening castle setting, and an aggressive antagonist that may startle very young viewers.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes stylized fantasy confrontation between the Beast and Gaston, typical of the original fairy tale.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates courage by entering the castle and standing up to Gaston.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Creative performance is central, combining animation, live action, choreography, costumes, projections, music, and reinterpretations of classic numbers.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

The special features prominent Black and African-Filipino representation, including H.E.R. as Belle, with performers of varied backgrounds.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Introduces musical theater appreciation and literature, though not in an academic format.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Empathy, care, loyalty, and compassion are central values, especially in Belle’s relationship with her father and the enchanted household.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The story strongly supports compassion, humility, personal change, and judging people by character rather than appearance.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Belle is portrayed as intelligent, brave, and independent.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. Did products, possessions, or buying things matter to the story? What message did that send?
  3. Which choice in Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration, and what caused that change?
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