MALEFICENT - Magical, Mystical, & truly Magnificent !

MALEFICENT

Maleficent is the updated story of one of Disney's most beloved fairy-tale, Sleeping Beauty. This time the central character is the so-called "Mistress of all evil" and the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turned her pure heart stone-cold. Driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides, Maleficent mercilessly places an irreversible curse on the human king's newborn baby Aurora.

Angelina Jolie fits the role to a T ! I mean who else would come to mind when it comes to portraying a strong, powerful female ? From her huge horns, those piercing green eyes,  to the way she moves - she's perfect as the villainness/heroine ! And don't forget those famous lips ! 
The movie is filled with spectacular scenes of fairies, and other unearthly creatures, but they all pale in comparison to Jolie. This is clearly one of her best roles to date. 

 

Princess Aurora is played by Dakota Fanning's younger and prettier sister Elle Fanning. She exudes both the innocence and endearment required of a young, lovely princess. While  Maleficent's assistant Diaval is played effectively by Sam Riley whether as a human or as another being.

I just wish that the filmmakers added more scenes of Jolie as a bad-ass fairy or witch. She's really good when she's bad.  Overall, this is one adaptation that I would recommend for everyone to see. It's Magical, Mystical, & truly Magnificent !