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Alex Flinn·2011·Director: Daniel Barnz
70%
Faithfulness
3.8
Book Rating
2.8
Movie Rating
Platform: DVD
Alex Pettyfer, Vanessa Hudgens, Mary-Kate Olsen
The Book
Beastly is a 2007 novel by Alex Flinn. It is a retelling of the fairytale Beauty and the Beast set in modern-day New York City from the view of the beast. Flinn researched many versions of the Beauty and the Beast story to write her book. Many of these are playfully alluded to in portions of the book, particularly the chat room transcripts in which the character of Kyle talks to other teens who have been transformed into creatures.
The Film
A modern-day take on the "Beauty and the Beast" tale where a New York teen is transformed into a hideous monster in order to find true love.
Key Differences
The film sets the story in modern-day New York instead of the book's unspecified contemporary setting. The character of Kendra is given a more prominent and altered role in the film. The film simplifies and changes several plot elements, including the curse's origin and resolution.
Our Verdict
Read the book firstThe film takes significant creative liberties that alter key story elements, making the book a better source for the full narrative experience. Fans of the novel will appreciate reading it before watching the film.
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