Review of Maleficent (2014) by Clayton B — 03 Jan 2015

A more interesting telling of Sleeping Beauty than the original story. Angelina Jolie is quite marvellous.

This review of Maleficent (2014) was written by Clayton B on 03 Jan 2015.

Maleficent has generally received positive reviews.

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