Maleficent is magnificent
We are going to re-tell a story …let’s see how well you
remember it.
What a beautiful opening to this film. A young fairy called
Maleficent who smiles at everything and everyone in her kingdom loves her.
This is no fairy tale. This is a film NOT for children. This
is a film with adult themes. The theme of love, betrayal and revenge.
Yes the sweet Maleficent falls in love with a human boy…and
he is power crazy. This film made me feel so sorry for Maleficent. I felt her
pain when she was betrayed. I felt her love when she was happy.
The young Maleficent is not on screen for long but she sets
the scene and is so sweet you think how someone can turn so evil. But of course
if I had been treated the same way..I would also react that way. A woman
scorned and all that.
The three fairies are funny and add a light hearted sprinkle
to the serious themes of the film.
Strong female characters are rare in films now..so this was
refreshing and a joy to watch. Forget
Salt. Forget Tomb Raider, this is Angelina Jolie’s finest hour.
Excellent film. Excellent cast. And the girl who day-dreamed
really understood Maleficent. Forget girl power. This is woman power.
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