Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

The movie purposely focuses on the mother's love, it is the love that Maleficent has for her step-daughter Princess Aurora. The movie's purpose is absolutely successful because many audiences felt touched and even cried during the love scenes of Maleficent and Princess Aurora. After watching the movie, my friends even talked about one of the scenes between these two that made them cry, because they felt that the love of Maleficent for Aurora that makes her do whatever she must, even something that absolutely is opposite to her personality such as, smiling, and being kind to humans. This movie is an amazing dark fantasy adventure film with great realistic graphic details, story plot, and great acting. Although this movie contains few violent scenes that would be too much for sensitive viewers, this movie still provides valuable lessons such as a mother's love, the sacrify for others, the power of love, and the bravery. Therefore, these are the reasons why I consider this movie to be absolutely worth watching.

Patipat Suwannabut Mahasarakham University, Thailand

I enjoyed the 2014 "Maleficent" movie about as much as I enjoyed this one.

First of all, I must say that the story was actually slightly more interesting and appealing than the first movie. Why? Well, there was a more dark and sinister feel to this 2019 "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil". I mean, even just the title itself has that feel to it.

Being a Disney movie, after all, there is an abundance of sugar-sweet scenes as well. And while the creatures in the movie were mostly of interesting design, some of the scenes were just overflowing with that particular Disney magic. But hey, not really a hindrance to the movie, because it does help to set that magical and mystical realm of the faeries feel that the movie needs.

The characters in the movie were good, and I love the evolution of Maleficent and the insight we are given into the character and her heritage.

Visually, then "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" is just downright spectacular. The special effects are simply amazing and dazzling. I love the attention to detail throughout the course of the movie. And the CGI team really worked their magic to top notch quality.

They had a good selection of actors and actresses for the movie. And needless to say that Angelina Jolie is simply so right for the role of Maleficent. Michelle Pfeiffer was also quite nicely cast for her particular role and she performed rather well. I really liked the role of Diaval - as portrayed by Sam Riley. Just a shame that he didn't have a bigger role and part in the movie.

"Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" is definitely well-worth sitting down to watch, and it is suitable for most members in the audience.

My rating of this movie is a seven out of ten stars.

The first Maleficent was interesting because it provided a new spin to the tale of Sleeping Beauty by making Maleficent the protagonist. In the sequel, the mother-daughter relationship between Angelina Jolie's Maleficent and Elle Fanning's Aurora is tested as they end up in opposing sides of the war between faer folk and humans. This CGI-filled spectacle does not sound very interesting but the movie is saved by earnest performances of the cast. Jolie is majestic and menacing as Maleficent. Her nemesis, played my Michelle Pfeiffer is no less regal. They elevate the material, and their face off is almost like a scene from Game of Thrones. In fact, there are many parallels to Game of Thrones. Fanning's Aurora and The Prince are as clueless and idealistic as Jon Snow. Maleficent is almost like a horned Danaerys. Another parallel is to Avatar. The faery world is almost like the planet in Avatar. Similarly, their resources are exploited by humans. It helps that Ed Skrein is in the movie, and he chews every scene he is in. All in all, there is no complaint on the acting department. However, the pacing is uneven, and some scenes drag too long. The emotional scenes are their but lack impact. But the climactic battle is worth the wait. There are even some deaths. In other words, Maleficent is a fun cross between Game of Thrones and Avatar. Definitely worth your time

It was kinda predictable, but in a nice, Disney-way... There was a sense of humor, action, fantasy and drama... I really love that Maleficent is more than just the villain,it shows that people have more layers... Also Angelina Jolie and Michelle Pfeiffer in one movie, haven't we all been waiting for that? And upcoming star Elle Fanning showed a soft nevertheless badass Aurora... It's just a shame Brenton Thwaites (prince Philip) couldn't be in it...

Don't listen to the critics reviews, this is a fun and entertaining watch! It doesn't quite have the same impact as the first, but I still recommend watching/purchasing it!