Directed by: Robert Stromberg
Starring: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Shartlo Copley
Rating: A-
This movie presents an old story with a epic, dramatic flair. the plot is well known, but the theatrics of this movie bring it to new light. The storyline is developed with a larger than life feel as we swoop from one scene to the next. The scenes are beautiful and the director brings action, mystery, love, and betrayal to the story. The acting is believable, even heart wrenching SPOILER ALERT when Maleficent’s wings are stolen. In the end we do not know what to expect. Instead of revenge our heroine/villain takes the higher road, as she tries to do a few times throughout the film.
This is a great movie for all, but I strongly suggest parental supervision for those who are young. I was sitting in the theater next to a mother and her two children who were maybe six and eight years old. I am no mother and certainly not an expert on this, but the movie seemed like it might have been a bit intense for them at moments. That'll happen though when you put a slightly sinister spin on a childhood tale. Still, my rating is high because I found this movie to be very enjoyable and well done.
p.s. Did anyone else notice Maleficent's cheek bones becoming more pronounced through out the movie? The became more harsh as her anger strengthened.
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