![]() ![]() Reviewed by phd_travel 10 / 10 Magnificent Overall I'd certainly recommend this to those who like new takes on old stories. The special effects are really impressive especially the various magical creatures. ![]() The cast is solid with Angelina Jolie standing out as Maleficent just menacing enough to be seen as dangerous without being evil. The story ends in a way that should be pleasing for most viewers. and perhaps a little too scary for some younger viewers. There are plenty of exciting moments throughout the film leading up to a finale that should be exciting for children and adults alike. If there is a real villain of the film it is Stefan the betrayer who's actions started the curse. She is shown as a caring character who comes to regret actions made in anger. This doesn't mean she comes across as evil or as a real villain. The way the focus of the story is moved to Maleficent is rather fun she starts off as one of the good people before the act of betrayal leads to bitterness and a desire for revenge. Inevitably the day of her sixteenth birthday approaches and Maleficent starts to regret cursing Aurora will anybody be able to prevent it happening or end it if it does occur? She grows up in the care of three fairies and with Maleficent keeping a watchful eye to ensure nothing happens to her before the curse is due to take effect. a curse that will take effect on her sixteenth birthday. On the day of her christening Maleficent places a curse on her. He becomes king and has a daughter, named Aurora. He promises his kingdom to the man who rids him of Maleficent Stefan uses her trust to get close to her and then betrays her. Then the human king attacks the fairy realm but it thwarted by Maleficent. They become friends but ultimately he comes to see her less and less. One day she meets a human boy named Stefan. Maleficent is a young fairy who lives in the latter. As the story opens we are told how there are two neighbouring kingdoms one of greedy humans and another of friendly magical folk. ![]() This live action Disney film shows the story of Sleeping Beauty from the other side focusing on Maleficent, the 'evil' fairy who cursed her. Reviewed by Tweekums 8 / 10 An interesting retelling of a classic fairy tale As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom - and perhaps to Maleficent's true happiness as well. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces a battle with the invading king's successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. Maleficent rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal - an act that begins to turn her pure heart to stone. A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. ![]()
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