Maleficent

Maleficent

2014 · 97 min · EN · PG · 7.1 (14,001 votes)
Dir. Robert Stromberg · Starring Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Imelda Staunton, Sharlto Copley, Lesley Manville, Juno Temple · Music James Newton Howard · Maleficent Collection

“Don't believe the fairy tale.”

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A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. She rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal – an act that begins to turn her heart into stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading King's successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom – and to Maleficent's true happiness as well.

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This film feels like a grand, visually stunning journey through a familiar tale twisted into something darker and more emotionally complex. It's a bittersweet exploration of betrayal and the unexpected paths to redemption, all wrapped in a magical, epic package. Expect a blend of enchanting wonder and a touch of melancholy.

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