Review of Maleficent (2014) by Cameron R — 06 Sep 2015

This is one of the only Disney movies I like because it doesn't feel like a Disney movie at all, this one is much darker and I liked that.

This review of Maleficent (2014) was written by Cameron R on 06 Sep 2015.

Maleficent has generally received positive reviews.

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