"Beauty and the Beast"

The analytical essay should evaluate in 7-9 pages about the movie "Beauty and the Beast", identifying its specific strengths and weaknesses, using identified formal criteria (film components we've discussed over the semester), write about Character, Plot, Sound, Mise en scene, Visuals. And focusing on its cultural significance. Imagine that your audience is someone who knows the vocabulary of film-making but perhaps hasn't seen your selected film. Please note, this is not a -review," so do not evaluate your film with a thumbs-up or five stars or anything of that nature; you can also discuss the ending (no worries about "spoiling"). You should read several published reviews (from reputable critics in newspaper or magazine—not from random websites) and definitely, at least once, quote and respond to something with which you might not completely agree. You must include a paragraph or so about the director, discussing how this film fits into their body of work. Overall, this is an evaluative/analytical essay that should demonstrate your ability to apply critical criteria to a film and synthesize a sophisticated, specific response.