In 2014, the fantastic film Beauty and the Beast came out on the big screens. Actors and roles, the plot of the project will be presented to your attention in the article. The picture was well received by the audience and collected a decent box office, and all this is largely due to the well-chosen cast.
The leading performers did an excellent job of their tasks and were able to realize the iconic book images on the screen, but let's talk more about this.
The plot of the film "Beauty and the Beast"
The plot of the film is based on an old European fairy tale about the beautiful princess Belle and the Beast, which she fell in love with. Father Belle was a poor and already middle-aged merchant who was constantly on the move. During one of his trips, he falls into the castle, where the Monster lived.
The monster turned out to be the owner of this castle and the owner of these places. It claims that now the merchant must pay his own life, because he violated the peace of this place. But the man manages to convince the Beast and ask for clemency. However, he demands that either the merchant himself return to the castle after he says goodbye to his relatives, or his youngest daughter.
This tale has many interpretations, it has been repeatedly filmed, and Belle has become one of the most famous Disney princesses.
Whatever the plot details, we know how it will end. Belle removes the curse from the Beast, which actually turns out to be a beautiful prince.
"Beauty and the Beast": actors and roles
2015, and 2016, the film does not leave the ratings. And all because the film crew and the actors worked hard on him. The main role in the film adaptation of this fabulous story was played by Vincent Cassel - a famous and talented French actor. On the account of the man there are already several dozen paintings, moreover, he plays diverse roles and is not afraid to take risks. On his account there are fighters and thrillers, such as "Enemy of the State", "Trans", as well as the recently released "Jason Bourne". In addition, Kassel can be seen in comedy projects, for example, in the film “This Awkward Moment”.
Cassel's acting talent was recognized, and he was even awarded the Cesar honorary prize.
In the painting “Beauty and the Beast”, Vincent was the same Beast that kept the beautiful Belle in his castle. But the girl was able to consider the real identity of the enchanted prince and break the spell.
Kassel's acting in this fantasy film received positive reviews from critics who said that he did an excellent job, created a convincing image, and also looked good with his partner on the screen.
Sweet Belle by Lea Seydoux
In the film "Beauty and the Beast" the actors and roles are selected in the best way. The role of Belle in this picture went to the charming young actress Lea Seydoux. The girl began her acting picture in the mid-2000s, but at the moment in her filmography there are already about two dozen films. New projects were announced for the future, which allows us to conclude that her career continues to develop.
Lea has appeared in many famous films in recent years. She had an episodic role in Woody Allen’s romantic comedy “Midnight in Paris”, and immediately after she appeared in the new part of the film “Mission Impossible”. Not so long ago, she became the new Bond girl and appeared in a couple of other films.
In the film "Beauty and the Beast", the actress received the main female role, with which she coped very, very convincingly. Her Belle turned out to be sweet and sensual, there was a mutual understanding between the main actors.
The key to success is a talented cast
The role of the father of the main character was played by an elderly and experienced actor Andre Dussolier. On his account, several dozen films, two “Cesar” and other awards. So nothing prevented him from fitting perfectly into the cast of this picture and complementing it with his balanced and experienced game.
Also in the film appeared the Spanish actor Eduardo Noriego, who is shot not only in his homeland, but also in American films, as well as in French cinema, as this example shows.
Be sure to watch the touching film "Beauty and the Beast", the actors and roles of which were examined in our review. He will not leave you indifferent. Also, for comparison, a film with the same name, a similar plot, the premiere of which is planned for 2017, can be evaluated.