Still, the core of the movie is about empathy, and Hosoda’s sentimentality is compelling, even at its most overstated and earnest. Belle doesn’t shy away from online toxicity, but it advocates for a hopeful perspective on the ways the internet can connect people in meaningful, supportive ways. Hosoda deeply wants to believe that online interactions can be used for good. Because if not, what else could all this relentless online misery possibly be for? As he and the villagers marched into the castle of the Beast, he stabbed him, but also fell to his doom. In the Beast's last moment, Belle confessed her love, breaking the curse, and they lived happily ever after. Mateo, Alex (December 9, 2021). "Mamoru Hosoda's Belle Film Reveals English Trailer, Dub Cast". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 9, 2021 . Retrieved December 9, 2021. Belle and Sebastian ( French: Belle et Sébastien) is a 2013 French adventure drama film directed by Nicolas Vanier. It was based on the 1966 French novel Belle et Sébastien by Cécile Aubry, which in turn was based on the 1965 French TV series. [2] The film was the first of a trilogy, as the second film adventure Belle & Sebastian: The Adventure Continues, was released on 9 December 2015, with the final film being Belle and Sebastien: Friends for Life, released in 2018.

Mr. Gold shows up to save Belle and proceeds to beat Hook bloody with his cane. Belle pleads that they should leave, but Mr. Gold cannot contain his anger at Hook's presence. Finally, he stops when she reminds him of the hope she had in believing he changed, and that if he has, to walk away right now. They leave Hook's ship. a b Petridis, Alexis (3 February 2006), "Belle and Sebastian, The Life Pursuit", The Guardian, London , retrieved 5 November 2007

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The first time Belle is seen is in the song "Belle." Gaston fell in love with her, but she didn't feel the same as him. After her father was lost in the forest, she set out to find him, only to be taken hostage by a beast in exchange for her father's freedom.

Mitchell, Wendy (2 November 2012). "Belle | Features | Screen". Screendaily.com . Retrieved 1 July 2013.Tapley, Kristopher (14 December 2014). " 'The Homesman' leads 2014 Women Film Critics Circle nominations". HitFix . Retrieved 12 January 2015. Hosoda, in the early going of “Belle,” includes “Beauty and the Beast” references in simple ways. Suzu’s online popularity rises until a bruised, caped creature named The Dragon, followed by a cadre of authorities known as the Justices, barrels through her U concert. The justices, a band of muscular bullies dressed like superheroes, want to unveil The Dragon’s true identity because of the way he fights, seemingly punching opponents in the U’s Martial Arts Hall out of rage rather than sport. Sensing an inner-hurt that’s fueling him, Suzu becomes enamored with Dragon, and puts herself in direct opposition to the Justices. Pond, Steve (1 December 2014). " 'Birdman' Leads Satellite Awards Nominations". TheWrap . Retrieved 16 December 2014. Kellaway, Kate (18 May 2014). "Amma Asante: 'I'm bi-cultural, I walk the division that Belle walked every day' ". The Observer. Dido's aunts, Lady Mansfield and Lady Mary Murray, seek to steer Dido into an engagement with Oliver Ashford, younger brother to the bigoted James Ashford. At first, James is interested in Elizabeth but stops courting her once he discovers she will have no inheritance. Oliver, who has no fortune, proposes to Dido and she accepts, but continues to see John in secret. James takes Dido aside, tells her she will disgrace his family's name, then insults and gropes her.

The painting is replicated in the film with the faces of the actresses portraying the characters replacing those in the original. Dido's finger-to-cheek gesture is absent in the fictionalised version, as is her feathered turban. The original picture is shown on screen at the end of the film.Mamoru Hosoda's Belle Film Casts Kōji Yakusho as Suzu's Father". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021 . Retrieved June 20, 2021. Belle is known throughout the village for her beauty, with one villager commenting that it has no parallel, but although she knows it, she isn't vain or concerned about her looks. She is greatly aware that her fellow citizens think of her as "odd" and "peculiar". Belle pays very little attention to her appearance, unlike the very much conceited Gaston, who only wishes to wed her because she is attractive. He cares very little for her personality, her intelligence (he hates the very idea of a woman being smart), or the way she wants to live her life. Belle is somewhat liberal for her time and refuses to be mistreated, undermined, humiliated, demeaned, or controlled by any man, especially Gaston. However, Belle willingly listens to, looks up to and admires her father Maurice and considers the opinions and directions of the Beast, because they are both able to treat her as an equal, while Gaston views Belle and all women of the village as property. Raihala, Ross (21 March 2006), "Belle and Sebastian pouring out their souls – again", The Seattle Times, archived from the original on 10 December 2007 , retrieved 6 November 2007