Forget
what you know of Disney's 1959 "Sleeping Beauty."
"Maleficent" is every bit as enchanting and magical as its
predecessor with a strong overarching alternative to true love and
its modern, glamourous makeover of the title character - cheekbones
sold separately.
The
iconic lineup of classic princesses all revolve around happy endings
and hunky arm candy with minimal knowledge of how our antagonists
came to be. What seems to be most captivating about this film is the
focus of true love and a changed heart from someone whose love was
once horrifically betrayed. From an apathetic sorceress to a gentle
and courageous fairy, Maleficent learns to embody the value of
humility in all of its finest forms, a trait seldom found in any
Disney villain.
Maleficent,
played by Angelina Jolie, makes her Disney debut in this cinematic
masterpiece that, in my opinion, places well among other live-action
greats such as 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and 'Enchanted.' The
ageless and hauntingly stunning Jolie made this role not only one
that showcases her ability to constantly emote fear and beauty
simultaneously, but she takes the archetype of villain and puts an
otherworldly twist on it.
This
incarnation of the classic fairytale digs deeper into the past of its
characters and sheds new light on the tale we know so well. I
wouldn't be surprised to see several mini versions of Maleficent in a
sea of Elsa's and Anna's this Halloween.
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