Truly a tale as old as time, it has been 277 years since the original Beauty and the Beast book was published, 26 years since Disney released the animated movie, and just days since its remastering as a live-action full-length film came to theatres. With all of this history, the story has had plenty of time to be perfected, so it was no surprise that it’s most recent release (starring big names such as Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Josh Gad, and Audra McDonald) is currently flying high as the number one movie in the world.

Beauty and the Beast brings out the kid in everyone, as it retells the famous story of falling in love with a cursed prince and his singing servants. Emma Watson (Belle) moves on from her long history as Hermione from the Harry Potter movies and takes a chance at singing as the book-loving princess. Though she, of course, is an actor and not a singer, she effortlessly remakes the infamous opening title, called “Belle,” to be an instant classic for all ages.

The rest of the soundtrack is just as beautiful and charming, as the Beast (Dan Stevens) is given a song all to himself that was not included into the original animation. Certain to bring even the strongest willed of Disney fans to tears, it displays the Beast’s true and earnest feelings towards Belle which proves that he is not so cold hearted after all.

However, music was not the only addition made since the original animation. New characters such as the Cadenza (Stanley Tucci) and the spouses of many of the castle’s servants, provide the side characters with their own in depth stories which illustrate the agony they face in their day to day lives. With large expansion on Belle’s mom and the Beast’s parents as well, director Bill Condon satisfies the curious minds who have been wondering how all of the characters reach their infamous roles

Additionally, the live-action also is more relevant to pre-revolutionary France where it is set. Not only are there remarks about the plague , but also the Beast’s castle and all of the dress is styled as if the audience was looking in on an actual village during the 1700s. The reason for the Beast’s curse also plays on the idea that he was born into nobility and taxed the people too much to pay for his extensive home.

All in all, the 2017 remastering of Beauty and the Beast is an inspiring and beautiful rollercoaster of a film. With absolutely enchanting graphics and effects, the audience can almost feel the Beast come to life and experience true love. The rest of the world, and myself, highly recommend seeing it as soon as possible. The only warning I can offer is that you will most certainly leave with a smile.