I watched the Disney cgi/live action version of Beauty and the Beast on the weekend. One of the notable features of Disney movies, often attributed to Walt’s legacy, is the clever, intelligent and philishopical dialogue.
Disney focused on family entertainment. While that is still the case they do produce more more adult oriented features now than during their early days.
Even, with many of their features having a strong focus on children, because they are generally smart witty and worldly, the adult audience is drawn in as well.
So what’s this about anger
A simple quote, spoken by the animated tea pot played by Emma Thompson (Mrs.Potts) really caught my attention. So simple but so true.
“People say a lot of things in anger. It is our choice whether or not to listen.”
Sage wisdom from a tea pot. Beauty and the Beast begin their relationship from a foundation of stored anger that in fact was related to circumstances beyond their control.
By ignoring the anger, they are able to form a loving relationship. The realty at the core of the plot is really what appeals to me.
That is the truth in fact; Anger will not lead to love or friendship but get past it and the sky is the limit.
So kudos to Walt Disney and inheritors. Keep on spreading the word. Ignore angry words and most likely good results will be achieved.
