I watched the old one, so I decided to give it a try, just finished the movie and here is my honest review with no comparison.
Its musical, its enjoyable, and most of all you can also enjoy this along with your children.
Belle, an independent, intellegent woman who loves her father and wants to be free soul, was captivated by the beast ( cursed prince) . The talking, enchanted candle stand and other material tried to help their prince. A two hours journy through emotion, love, comedy relief, compassion, little violence and some nostalgia is a good watch.
The wolf part and violence could be avoided. Though is predictable, still it will run some thrill through your spine.