Review of Maleficent (2014) by Michael J — 26 May 2015
Entertaining.
A decent adaptation of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale, mixed with another Brothers Grimm tale. Interesting story. In typical made-for-children fashion, however, plot is sometimes quite random, and not entirely watertight.
On the other hand, and oddly for a Disney movie, it is not your usual all happiness-and-light. The movie is fairly dark, which is good. (Though not sure that will play with the targeted child audience though).
Good performance by Angelina Jolie in the lead role. She brings the suitable edginess and darkness.
Good support from Elle Fanning. Shalto Copley seems a bit miscast as the villain.
Cast also includes Hannah New, of Black Sails fame. A pity she gets very little screen time and hardly any dialogue.
This review of Maleficent (2014) was written by Michael J on 26 May 2015.
Maleficent has generally received positive reviews.
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