If your kids have never seen it on the big screen, this is your chance to share the magic of the film. My boys and I attended the premiere of the film at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. They were blown away seeing it for the first time not on the tiny television in our playroom.
Is Beauty and the Beast in 3D for small children?
I know that’s the question on your mind and here’s my opinion. First, you have to figure out if your child will keep on those fabulous 3D glasses. If they won’t, the movie will be blurry and they won’t enjoy it. I would recommend taking children 3 1/2 and over, as otherwise, they will probably whip off those glasses halfway through. Second, consider contacting your local theater to ask if they have child-sized glasses. Smaller glasses make a huge difference. Finally, don’t be surprised if your child gets a headache. My six-year-old got a horrible headache from the 3D. He has said he doesn’t really want to see anymore 3D movies for a while, and we agree that perhaps they just aren’t for him for now. We’ll try again in a few years to see if his eye development is in a place where he can better tolerate the imagery.
Just prior to the film beginning, Disney is presenting a fantastic new short called “Tangled Ever After.” It was so cute with great action and 3D effects and everyone in the theater was rolling with laughter. Here’s a clip of the short.