It’s “a tale as old as time,” but with a few nuances.
But that doesn’t mean the film is void of joy.
Emma Watson gives Belle a new backstory
The Disney princess is no longer a damsel in distress.
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The star of the film talks about bringing more of an inventor background to the library-loving character.
“They don’t think women should read and it goes further than that,” she said.
“They are deeply suspicious of intelligence.”
Condonsaidthe moment was “overblown,” McGregordefendedthe choice in an interview onThe Late Show.
Find out from Menken himself.
Plus, there wasn’t any music.
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Yeah, Disney didn’t go for that concept, either.
Condon writes about his experience looking to 1932’sLove Me Tonightand breathing new life into a Disney hallmark.
So, no pressure recreating it again decades later.
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“It’s a four-minute number that cost more thanMr.
Holmes’s entire budget,” Condon dished.
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