*SOME minor SPOILERS* As always, I had several expectations bef ore watching. My standard for Emma Watson as Belle was very high. I 've always thought Emma would make the perfect Belle in a live action remake, even before one was announced. I'm always wary of CGI. When I was kid, CGI was still very experiem e ntal and it could look awful. But since then, technology and artistry has improved. I really should stop being wary of CGI . Disney has not let me down in with movies like Zootopia, Moana and The Jungle Book live action remake.  I saw B eauty and the Beast in theaters the Friday it was released .  I had wanted to get tickets for the 7 pm showing, but they were all sold out! Instead I booked t ickets for the 10 pm showing. It's a good thing I reserved tickets because the theater was packed!  Before I launch into the review, it is important to note that I am n ot here to compare 1991 version to 2017 version. Both are amazing movies in their own right and whic