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⌈ Secret Post #4164 ⌋

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[(Anonymous)]

Yes, she did from what I’ve read. The ball gown had to be changed several times before they finally settled on ... that. Emma wanted the dress to be “modern” looking (which is odd to me because this isn’t set in modern times but w/e) and wanted it to “move easily” while dancing (understandable but still ... it didn’t have to look so prom-like). She also insisted Belle wear boots instead of flats while riding a horse (understandably practical but not aesthetically pleasing). And frankly, I think it’s rather ridiculous that she would refuse to wear a corset in a period film. Especially because her reasoning was that it would be “un-feminist” to do so (total BS imo). So yeah, I hate how much say she had in all that.

I used to be a big fan of Emma but over the last couple years I’ve found myself to be very disappointed by her as an actress and activist (she’s not as great as I thought she was). But I agree, her performance as Belle was underwhelming and dry. Looking back, she was also a crappy Hermione too. :(

[(Anonymous)]

To be fair, Beauty and the Beast isn't really a period film so much as a fantasy film. But yeah, that doesn't excuse it from not using consistent costuming and it certainly doesn't give it worldbuilding points, either.

But anyway, Emma is rather lackluster, I agree. In her height as Hermoine, and when she started gender equality campaigning, she definitely seemed like a rising star. Turns out, all she can play is Hermoine-type characters (aka women she personally identifies as and don't require much in terms of acting ability) and I couldn't say how successful her activism has been, since she's sort of fallen out of mainstream spotlight. I'm sure her heart is in the right place, but it's not clear to me that she'll stay relevant any more than the other Harry Potter actors who haven't found much success past those films.