If Belle Were on Goodreads, She'd Probably Act a Lot Like Emma Watson

Anne wrote: "Erin ☕ *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "I know she's a book lover, but I wasn't crazy about this actress for this particular part."

Just out of curiosity, but who would you have chosen for the part? I..."

Amy wrote: "Honestly Emma Watson was the weakest part of the movie IMO. Also add me to the list of those who would like random actresses to stop telling me I'm a feminist. I made an active decision to stop ide..."

I don't understand. Feminism does not mean misandry. I agree that over the years, there have been some women who have said questionable and hateful things against men while identifying as feminists, but I believe that feminism at its core doesn't perpetuate hate towards any section of the society. It's those people who have warped the idea of feminism to mean superiority of women over men that are to blame. All feminism asks for is equality, or at least that's how I see it.

Ria wrote: "Amy wrote: "Honestly Emma Watson was the weakest part of the movie IMO. Also add me to the list of those who would like random actresses to stop telling me I'm a feminist. I made an active decision..."

Great response-- very mature and accurate, and most of all-- level headed <3

Derpa wrote: "Maybe she shouldn't try to tell people who refuse to call themselves feminists that they are?? I have no idea why that is an okay thing to force on people.
You believe in a higher force? Well, you..."

Thank you :)

I can't believe yall can hear how autotuned Watson's voice is in the soundtrack and think it was good.

Kerry wrote: "She was horrible. I knew that she would be, my five-year-old is a better actress than her. Really, couldn't Disney get anyone else? She was so flat-lined and I kept thinking are you tired or sad? G..."
i doubt your five year old daughter is a better actress than A QUEEN.

I LOVE This!!! Of course she'd be like Belle!! Our Shared Shelf is awesome!!

Seriously guys, just admit it: she might be a good actress (though acting with one's eyebrows to convey emotions really isn't my cup of tea) but she's a terrible singer. There were probably millions of more talented Broadway girls waiting for the part who didn't get it. But you know how it is these days. We want the well-known names. The taglines. And what a better choice for Belle than someone who has played a character who enjoyed reading? What a shame.
Emma Watson's nothing, and will never be compared to Paige O'Hara. As a matter of fact the actress dubbing her in French has a much better voice
It's not because Watson's on Goodreads and likes reading (although seeing her list really makes me doubt of her "reading commitments") that she would make a good Belle. We're talking about a musical here. A friggin' MUSICAL. It requires much more than posing with books for a photo shoot.
And even if it was, Watson literally killed "my" Hermione, making her : arrogant, selfish, incredibly annoying, whiny, girlish and dramatic. So stop roaming about her, she just happens to be a celebrity on Goodreads. period.

Jayce wrote: "I highly recommend Our Shared Shelf to anyone that hasn't joined. I've learned so much from the experience, (admittedly, I'm a bit biased, as it's the only Goodreads book club I am a part of :-D) I..."

I agree! I recommend it to all of my bookworm friends. I've read some really interesting books I never would have picked up before! :)

Does Emma have a Goodreads? Is that actually her in the group "Our Shared Shelf"?

I enjoyed the movie... just saying.

Same here, fun flick. I get people set the bar pretty high on this....but damn....

I absolutely adore Emma Watson. I think she is a talented actress and wonderful role model. I am glad to see someone famous who is passionate about world events, reads for fun and shares her love for literature with the world. She is definitely an inspiration. Keep being awesome Emma!

-Olivia

They could've done like what they did in old hollywood...getting a singer to dub her voice. I think maybe the reason they didn't dubbed her voiced w/ another singer is because maybe they'll fear that the singer will out shined Emma and receive more praise? thats what I think...

Anyone else think Emma Watson should have a goodreads account? Reply if you agree!

Alex wrote: "They could've done like what they did in old hollywood...getting a singer to dub her voice. I think maybe the reason they didn't dubbed her voiced w/ another singer is because maybe they'll fear th..."

Or maybe just choose an actual good musical actress? Hello Broadway and West End. They got Paige O'Hara for the stage version of Beauty and the Beast, she got there because she was talented, not because she was well-known or sexy.

Lucinda wrote: "Alex wrote: "They could've done like what they did in old hollywood...getting a singer to dub her voice. I think maybe the reason they didn't dubbed her voiced w/ another singer is because maybe th..."

Sadly this is usually the fact with movie musicals (even back in the 60s when they cast Audrey Hepburn in "My Fair Lady" and Nat Wood in "West Side Story" and Janet Leigh in "Bye Bye Birdie" although Rita Moreno rejected the part because they wouldn't allowed Chita Revira a broadway actress at that time since she wasn't a big name) always choosing the bigger names even if they can't sing because it just brings more money to the box office.

Which for Disney i don't understand because it's Disney they don't need to worry about it...but Disney loves their money. (Well at least they got a not known actress for Cinderella...)

If Disney wants to allow girls to chase their dreams like they promote on their channel they should've done that by allowing a talented performer on broadway (or not) being cast as Belle and making her dream come true. (Nothing against Emma)

Cal (Cal's YA Reads) wrote: "Maryame wrote: "When people around the entire freaking globe are enjoying this movie, and I have to sit here and wait for the damn blue ray to be released because I live in a country where we don't..."

I feel your pain. I don't like nor go to movie theaters so I will have to wait for the Blueray as well. How long until it's out these days? Hope it's not like waiting for Disney to OPEN THE VAULT. We will be waiting FOREVER!!!!

Renata wrote: "Sam wrote: "Renata wrote: "I think she's a fine actress, but she simply wasn't for the part. From the dress that she designed (that has glue on glitter, what the heck?), to her very very autotuned ..."

I just am really confused about her costumes. I understand making it "more realistic" and "accurate to who Belle is for this adaptation". Fine. But I don't know how I feel about completly changing her looks. Her blue dress looks like a bunch of patch work. It looks like I made it myself (I can barely sew). Plus I just want to walk over and straighten her skirt. They said they had the left side lifted because she likes to ride a horse. That just drives my OCD into the red zone... it just looks off to me.

Glitter on the yellow dress..it feels wrong. And this is a no hate zone for Emma Watson and glitter by the way. I love them both.

I think some people are misunderstanding our expectations for this film and for Belle. No, I don't expect her hair to be absolutely perfect besides one piece of whispy in all weather conditions. No, I don't expect to have an actress look and act exactly like Belle from an animated movie. What I do hope for is for that person to encompass the essence that IS Belle. That isn't looks. It's not even being book smart. She has this air of sass and strength along with a hell of a lot of free will and independence. It's her love and empathy that drives her to save her father. It is her loyalty and integrity that keeps her within the castle when she could have escaped. She is abundantly patient and nurturing while dealing with the grumpy Beast and shows him love. She is the princess that wished to be something other then a "princess to a handsome prince". She taught that love can heal and beauty is not what truly matters. That is why some of us are SUPER protective of our precious movie.

Plus we all loved the first film and the Beast (especially his voice) ;)

Erin ☕ *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "I know she's a book lover, but I wasn't crazy about this actress for this particular part."

- I agree. Although Emma Watson is a good match to Belle, she still looks and talks way too much like Hermoine to truly believe she's Belle.

Brielle wrote: "Does Emma have a Goodreads? Is that actually her in the group "Our Shared Shelf"?"

I don't think she currently does. It would be awesome if she did though.

Mommooshka wrote: "Erin ☕ *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "I know she's a book lover, but I wasn't crazy about this actress for this particular part."

- I agree. Although Emma Watson is a good match to Belle, she still ..."

I'm always worried that because of the success of the Harry Potter films that everyone will only be able to see her as Hermione and will probably be typecast in certain roles.

Derek wrote: "The movie truly captures the feel of the story, and all the meaning of the original. Great actors/actresses and performances. Most importantly, the film makes you feel for the characters. Isn't tha..."

Well said! I also feel that because this is a remake (of a classic at that) there was even more pressure on the cast to give their best performances.

The Reading Otter wrote: "They ruined my favorite Disney princess dress for the movie. It looks nothing at all like the cartoon. It makes me sad inside."

I feel like that is the problem with remakes (especially for remakes of classics). There is just so much to "live up to" that people end up really liking or disliking it.

Olivia wrote: "The Reading Otter wrote: "They ruined my favorite Disney princess dress for the movie. It looks nothing at all like the cartoon. It makes me sad inside."

I feel like that is the problem with remak..."

I read in a D23 article that the designer, Jacqueline Durran, combined historically accurate clothing with the classic animated film's costumes. "It was important to Durran that this [Belle's ballroom] dress, like all of the garments Belle wears in the film, reference the animated film, but still feel unique. “In a sense we were reinterpreting the animation,” she explains".

Mommooshka wrote: "Olivia wrote: "The Reading Otter wrote: "They ruined my favorite Disney princess dress for the movie. It looks nothing at all like the cartoon. It makes me sad inside."

I feel like that is the pro..."

Interesting. Another point that can be made for remakes is that they allow for a different interpretation of the original. However, this in many ways could also be a double edged sword.