<P> "Evermore" has garnered positive reviews from both film and music critics, becoming "a fan favorite" among the film's new musical additions . Vulture.com's Sarah Caldwell commended the studio's decision to have a new musical number immediately follow "Beauty and the Beast", the song for which the film remains most famous . Writing for Stuff.co.nz, James Croot appreciated "Evermore" for both enhancing the film and finally allowing the Beast an opportunity to sing on - screen . Katlin Risen of The State Journal - Register agreed that the song is "a lovely addition to the story". Andrew Gaug of News - Press NOW called the musical number "a welcome addition" to the film . Citing "Evermore" among the film's musical highlights, the Christian Broadcasting Network reviewed the track as "a wonderful, heartbreaking ballad". Lindsay Bahr of the Associated Press reviewed "Evermore" as "a more fitting ballad" for the character than "If I Can't Love Her", while Her Campus' Justine Steiner described the tune as "infectious". Xposé's Marese O'Sullivan claims to have "adored" the song upon hearing it . Cameron Meier of Orlando Weekly lauded "Evermore" as the film's dramatic highlight, which he nearly rewarded with a standing ovation, while Metro's Sarah Deen dubbed it "an instant classic ". Writing for the British Film Institute, Kate Stables opined that "Evermore" remains "the only standout among the film's forgettable trio of new songs ." </P> <P> Critics agreed that Stevens performance of the song is a highlight of the film . Praising Stevens for "blow (ing) viewers out of the water" with his voice, the Yakima Herald - Republic's Danielle Niemann hailed the piece as "a simply awe - inspiring piece of music" that "can send chills up viewers' spines, causing them to lose focus on everything but (Stevens)". Jason Fraley of WTOP agreed that Stevens' performance "will give you chills", crowning "Evermore" the "Best of" Beauty and the Beast's original songs . The Salt Lake Tribune film critic Sean P. Means wrote that the track "gives Stevens a nice moment to pour out the tragic hero's broken heart ." According to The Toronto Star's Peter Howell, "Evermore" establishes Stevens among "the (cast's) best singers", while La Presse's Sonia Sarfati was moved by the actor's interpretation . Varsity contributor Robert Crawford appreciated Stevens for "add (ing) a welcome, spine - tingling melancholy moment to an otherwise joyous score ." CIHR - FM's Shelby Knox concluded that, despite the actor's limited singing experience, Stevens "shows a lot of promise", dubbing his song the film's "stand out". Meanwhile, MTV included the song at number four on their ranking of "All 14 Songs from Disney's Live - action Beauty and the Beast"; author Crystal Bell claims that she would have ranked "Evermore" higher if Stevens' voice hadn't been manipulated to sound deeper than it is . Bell went on to write that the song sounds like "a B side off The Hunchback of Notre Dame", which she insists is "the highest compliment I can give a song ." Dismissing the song as inferior to "If I Can't Love Her", ReelViews film critic James Berardinelli described "Evermore" as a "solid" but ultimately unmemorable song . However, Berardinelli agreed that Stevens possesses the "best voice" in the cast, wishing his character "had more opportunities to use it". Angie Han of Mashable admitted that the song "fares a little better" than "How Does a Moment Last Forever" and "Days in the Sun", but ultimately accused it of slowing the film down unnecessarily . Maria Sciullo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette felt that the ballad "lacks the sheer power of' If I Can't Love Her"' in addition to finding Stevens' performance difficult to evaluate due to his use of Auto - Tune . Zimbio contributor Lani Conway reviewed Stevens' "very deep voice" as "confusing as hell ." IGN's Eric Goldman was unimpressed with the track, reviewing "Evermore" as "uninspired and hard to recall" afterward . Criticizing the ballad for being unnecessary and "excessively sentimental", Alexandra August of Comic Book Resources dismissed "Evermore" as a "meandering" and "mopey" tune . The Rolla Daily News critic Dana Barbuto felt that the song is "less soaring than intended", while Katie Walsh, writing for The Sun Chronicle, disparaged "Evermore" as "the perfect bathroom break"; a "snooze - worthy tune does nothing for the already dragging story", encouraging audience members to skip it . In a mixed review, the Daily Bruin's Matthew Fernandez, despite describing "Evermore" as one of two songs "that matchesthe grandeur of the classic Disney works", criticized Steven's performance, which he called "less pleasing to the ear" due to Stevens' impersonation of a beast during early parts of the song, dismissing the attempt "cheesy" and harmful to the actor's performance...</P> <P> Fred Hawson of ABS - CBN News said "Evermore" was a strong contender for an Academy Award for Best Original Song nomination . The Hollywood Reporter's Scott Feinberg said that "Evermore" is the "strongest" prospective Best Original Song nominee from the film, while Paul Sheehan of Golderby said that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences would most likely favor "Evermore" over "How Does a Moment Last Forever" and "Days in the Sun". In December 2017, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed that "Evermore" was one among 70 songs that the organization shortlisted for Best Original Song consideration . Ultimately, "Evermore" did not earn a nomination in the category (nor did any other original composition from the remake), which some critics have viewed as a snub given the popularity of the song and the film . </P> <P> Although Stevens' version of the song was never released as a single, its popularity combined with that of the film and its related soundtrack resulted in the track charting on several charts due to digital download sales . "Evermore" peaked at number 18 and 46 on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles and US Digital Songs charts, respectively, on April 8, 2017, spending one week on both charts . </P>

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