(This review may contain spoilers).
I’ve always liked Disney films. The villains in them have always been properly evil, so it was interesting to see a version where Maleficent wasn’t the pure villain she appeared to be in Sleeping Beauty.
I liked the idea of the human kingdom and the fairy one. The special effects worked really well and I really liked the different types of creatures there were.
I liked Maleficent’s and Stefan’s friendship at the start of the film. I thought it was good that the film spent some time showing how their relationship developed.
As the film went on, however, I really disliked Stefan. I liked and empathised with Maleficent and the three fairies really amused me at times during the film. A lot of the humorous moments came from what they were doing and saying.
One of the things I particularly liked about this film was the raven – or I believe that’s what kind of bird he was. I also thought it was good how well-rounded Maleficent came across as.
There were some quotes and scenes that I recognised from the film of Sleeping Beauty, though there was a unique spin on those. I also liked the use of the narrator throughout the film.
I really liked the actors in the film and the costumes were also really visually appealing. I liked Maleficent’s horns and wings.
All told, I did really like this film. The storyline was engaging and kept my attention throughout. The actors fit really well and evoked a lot of emotions as I watched the film.
This is definitely a film I intend to buy when it comes out on DVD. I also hope to take my niece to the cinema to watch it in the near future.
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