An influancial scene
Greetings!
One particular scene remained in my mind after watching this film. In fact, it teases and amazes me with its amazing fulfilment. What I have in mind, is the moment of Belle entering the Prince's castle and all those hands, holding their candlesticks, 'opening' in front of her. Then, as she approaches farther and farther, we can see the statues following her with eyes. Trully, it's magnifiscent and I'm not sure if anyone could have done it better.
However, I have also noticed this scene, repeated in other films such as Joel Schumacher's 'The Phantom of the Opera' and the Second Chapter (as I recall) of 'Angels in America'. I understand that it is a subject of great interest as well as delight besause of the way it is realized, but could it be that there is something more behind the pure pleasure of watching it. I mean, something deeper?
So, I guess, this brings up to questions or, let's say, discussions.
Firstly, have you noticed this scene in other films except for the ones I mentioned?
And, secondly, what do you think is so attractive about it? Actually, to make it more personal, what do YOU find in it that grabs YOU?
I would appreciate any opinions put forward.
Thank you.