Maleficent
A betrayed fairy curses a king's newborn daughter, then watches the child grow into the one who may break the spell.
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About the film
Don't believe the fairy tale.
What it’s about
Maleficent, a young fairy, lives peacefully in an enchanted forest until humans invade. She becomes the land's fiercest protector but suffers a ruthless betrayal that turns her heart to stone. Seeking revenge, she curses the newborn princess Aurora, daughter of the invading king's successor. As Aurora grows, Maleficent realizes the child may hold the key to peace in the kingdom and to her own happiness.
What hooks you
Angelina Jolie plays the title role, and her daughter Vivienne Jolie-Pitt appears as the young Aurora. The film earned an Oscar nomination for its costumes and a Saturn Award nomination for Jolie. It is the directorial debut of Robert Stromberg, and the cast includes Elle Fanning, Sharlto Copley, Imelda Staunton, and Sam Riley. Jolie worked with costume and makeup artists to create Maleficent's fearsome look, insisting on preserving the character's scary features from the 1959 animated film.
Who it’s for
It is a good pick for those who enjoy fairy tales retold from a different perspective, with a focus on character motivation and moral complexity. It will also appeal to viewers who appreciate lavish fantasy settings, strong female leads, and stories of redemption.
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Trivia
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- Tim Burton was originally supposed to direct the film.
- Angelina Jolie admitted that her makeup and costume made her look so terrifying that she genuinely frightened the children on set. One child even said, "Mom, please ask that evil witch not to talk to me." Only Jolie's daughter, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, who plays young Princess Aurora, was not scared.
- Jude Law was considered for the role of King Stefan.
- This is the first Disney film for many of the actors, including Angelina Jolie, Imelda Staunton, Sharlto Copley, Brenton Thwaites, Juno Temple, and Elle Fanning.
- The cinematographer of "Maleficent" was Dean Semler, who shot Angelina Jolie's directorial work "In the Land of Blood and Honey" (2011).
- Angelina Jolie said that she grew up on Disney studio cartoons, and she especially liked "Sleeping Beauty" (1959). She also said that the character of Maleficent had always terrified her, but at the same time still inspired admiration.
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