Beauty And The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (Disney)

But Forte, the former court composer, is against the idea. The current pipe organ has become used to being the Beast's confidant and advisor and is threatened by the idea of Beast falling in love and the spell being broken. Enlisting the aid of Fife, he tries everything he can think of to ruin Christmas and drive Belle and the Beast further apart.

Overall, I'm not too impressed with most of the Disney straight to video sequels. But this one is entertaining. The storyline is engaging, even if the ending is obvious from the start. The idea of setting the "sequel" in the middle of the original movie is wonderful, and helps develop all the characters. Yet the wrap around part shows us the human characters again and how things have changed. All the original voices are back, except for Bradley Pierce as Chip, who is replaced by Haley Joel Osment. In an effort to appeal to kids, the main target for this movie, Chip has a larger role in this one, but it really helps advance the story as well.

As with most Disney animated sequels there are two major flaws. The animation isn't as good as the original, although it certainly works to tell the story. Also, with the exception of "As Long As There's Christmas," the songs are immediately forgettable and actually take away from the enjoyment of the movie. Also, clocking in at just over an hour, it's pretty short.

The picture and sound on this DVD are fantastic. For a special edition, this DVD is short on extras, but the number they have are fitting the movie. There is an interesting making of documentary, but the rest of the features are for kids to enjoy.

If you go into this movie not expecting the brilliance of the original, you'll be entertained. And it will get you in the holiday spirit. What more can you really ask for?


Very good...   April 9, 2002
6 out of 8 found this review helpful

Unlike so many sequels to Disney classics, 'The Enchanted Christmas' manages to capture the magic of the original production and even add to it. Perfect for the holiday season, this DVD is a must have for all kids collections.


Not as good as the first, but well worthwhile   October 23, 2000
eliyahus@netvision.net.il (Tel Aviv, Israel)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful

Disney is the master of cartoons. Here we are re-united with the characters of Beauty and the Beast, and in a way that Disney manages to return our hero to being a beast without sacrificing the happy ending of the first movie. Worth having, at least until Disney releases the origional


It's great   December 11, 2000
jennyer99@yahoo.com (Birminham, England)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful

This is a really lovely video especially at Christmas. It really adds to original well. It's really nice and there are some great new characters, especially fife. One for all the family.


No Where Near As Good As The Original!   September 6, 2003
no1filmaddict (UK)
3 out of 7 found this review helpful

I have to say that this sequel to the original is no good whatso ever and if you liked and enjoyed the first then i must warn you to stay away from this one. The storyline is rubbish and this film is far from enchanted. I suppose at least they managed to get the same actors and actoresses to do the voices, otherwise, i don't think that it would have made it onto DVD. Ok, this film will still entertain the kids for hours but i would rather let the original entertain them for twice as long. Please, please, please, if you liked the original half as much as i did then you will stay away from this film as much as possible.