16. Beauty and the Beast 3D (2012, 1991)- Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise

Beauty and the Beast 3D Trailer

Growing up, Beauty and the Beast, was one of my favorite movies. I adored the lavish musical numbers, the terrifying scenes in the woods, how Belle liked to read books, everything. After taking my brother and sister to see it again, I realized all of the horrible messages it gives to children.
1. When someone is creative, they are automatically crazy and should be locked up.
2. Stockholm Syndrome is cool and totally works.
3. It's okay for a man to abuse you, if you stick with him, he'll change.
4. When you feel like there is no one there to talk to, ask your dad and he'll tell you go find the idiotic, kill obsessed town "hunk" who is a total asshole.
5. It's totally fine for a candlestick (or man) to continue to flirt with a broomstick (or woman), even when she says no.

Even after these misogynistic messages sent to young girls, Belle still shows young girls that being yourself, and determined will yield success in the end. I sill love this movie a lot, it is beautifully made and who can resist a Disney song and dance number? When I asked my brother about his favorite part in the movie, he didn't comment on Belle's abusive relationship, or how she doesn't have a mommy, but instead he said, "I really liked it when the Beast roared, and the girl's princess dress." Go figure!