Directed by: Robert Stromberg
Starring: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Brenton Thwaites, Juno Temple
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Maleficent is a reimagined telling of the Disney classic Sleeping Beauty that stars Angelina Jolie as the title character, a good and powerful fairy who was betrayed and mutilated by a mortal human she cared about and left for dead while he ascended the throne of a nearby kingdom. Maleficent's backstory is revealed as she grows in power and malice, then curses the baby daughter of her enemy. Princess Aurora and Maleficent's relationship, over time, causes the broken and wounded heart of Maleficent to heal and for her to rise up and combat the cruel king and his dark rule. Well cast, with good SFX/CGI, setting, and a compelling story, Maleficent is well worth seeing with the family, but may be scary for youngest viewers. Hero and villain, you may find yourself rooting for Maleficent to rise up and fight back.
Continuity mistake: When the fairies are cooking and Aurora says she is moving out, for a brief shot the amount of flour on the left side of Knotgrass' brown apron disappears. Shot changes to the previous angle and the flour is back. It's not because of magic or due to a plotwise decision, it's a continuity mistake between two different takes.
Suggested correction: Considering the flour on her face is fading away, who's to say it's not on her apron as well?
Princess Aurora: I know you're there. Don't be afraid.
Maleficent: I'm not afraid.
Princess Aurora: Then come out.
Maleficent: Then you'll be afraid.
Trivia: The toddler who plays young Aurora is the daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt.
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