Comments on: Ranking the 16 Best Adaptations of the Beauty and the Beast Story

By: Serena S.

Serena S. — Thu, 19 May 2022 04:52:31 +0000

In reply to Becky. OMG! Thank you so much!! I've been looking this movie for years but I never could remember enough details. Thanks again. <3

By: Amber Topping

Amber Topping — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:13:57 +0000

In reply to Alexandra. You're welcome! Thanks for your comment. :)

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 22:29:15 +0000

I’m determined to finish watching everything on this list. Thank you for being so thorough and linking everything!

By: Becky

Becky — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 22:55:42 +0000

The 1997 movie “Beauty” starring Janine Turner and Hal Holbrook is a beautiful twist in a very gentle modern day version of the tale. The actor playing the male lead is so gentle, it’s a lovely film.

By: ned

ned — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 20:23:59 +0000

You should also include 2014 Italian version with Alessandro Presiozi, a beautiful period drama & the most realistic adaption of this great story to date!

By: Rosemarie Salvatore

Rosemarie Salvatore — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 03:19:49 +0000

This is a great list. I’ve seen many of these. However, my most favorite version is the CBS series with Ron Perlman and Linda Hamilton. I was only 20 when that show came on the air and was immediately mesmerized by it. Thanks for including it at a respectable #6! I am also excited to be able to re-watch the Hallmark Hall of Fame version from 1976. I remember that version and have been looking for it for years! Thanks again!

By: Amber Topping

Amber Topping — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 15:33:37 +0000

In reply to Caroline Medd. Hi! I wish I knew what that one is. It could be that it was an adaptation that re-aired but wasn't made in 76 or 77. Or maybe it was lost over time. Could it have been a foreign version? It's hard to say. The 1946 version, La Belle et La Bete certainly has a beast that looks lion-like. And he does carry Beauty.

By: Caroline Medd

Caroline Medd — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 04:39:48 +0000

Dear Amber, I have been looking for an adaptation of Beauty and the Beast for many years. It played on tv circa 1976 or 1977. I cannot find it anywhere. That same year was a Cinderella tv adaptation as well – I eventually found it last year – it was called the rose and the slipper starring Richard Chamberlain. I am very frustrated that I cannot find it!!!!! All I remember of it was a scene where the beast was very angry that beauty had rejected him and she ran away from the fireplace very scared and ran up the stairs – only to have him appear at the top and then she fell down the stairs and blacked out. I thought at first it was the George C. Scott one – but that scene was not in it and the tv version I saw had the beast more like a lion than a pig. Can you help me at all? Thank you kindly.

By: Amber Topping

Amber Topping — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 18:09:33 +0000

In reply to MicHAEL O'CONNOR. Thanks for the recommendation! I haven't seen that one.

By: MicHAEL O'CONNOR

MicHAEL O'CONNOR — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:49:33 +0000

I would count the 1960s children’s TV series ‘The Singing Ringing Tree’ as a close retelling albeit with a few variations. Worth hunting down if you’ve never seen it.