" Film Comment - Robert Horton (11/01/1991) "... Wised-up as well as traditional, with a striking and detailed look and a strong storyline, it is sure to charm a wide audience both now and for a long time to come... " Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (11/15/1991) 5 stars out of 5 -- "Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise's retelling of the French fairytale reaches a level of artistry, sophistication and musical excellence that's still to be bettered by the Mouse House -- or indeed its rivals.
" Total Film - Neil Smith (07/01/2012) "... A mixture of elaborate, painstaking technique and perfect simplicity... New York Times - Janet Maslin (11/13/1991).