Maleficent

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Maleficent

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Released May 30, 2014

1h 38m

Fantasy

Adventure

Action

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As a beautiful young woman of pure heart, Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) has an idyllic life in a forest kingdom. When an invading army threatens the land, Maleficent rises up to become its fiercest protector. However, a terrible betrayal hardens her heart and twists her into a creature bent on revenge. She engages in an epic battle with the invading king's successor, then curses his newborn daughter, Aurora -- realizing only later that the child holds the key to peace in the kingdom.

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Critics Consensus

Angelina Jolie's magnetic performance outshines Maleficent's dazzling special effects; unfortunately, the movie around them fails to justify all that impressive effort.

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Suzette Smith

Bitch Media

As the sum of all its parts, Maleficent is a downright fun film.

Jan 21, 2021

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

Angelina Jolie is good in the film, and I do think kids will dig this movie.

Rated: B-

Dec 14, 2018

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Philippa Hawker

The Age (Australia)

It's a splendid-looking film. The effects are striking throughout, whether they are dramatic battle confrontations between humans and the forces of the natural world, or small moments of delicate detail.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 14, 2018

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

Even if Maleficent has its faults, you can experience this one and get some separation from the film from which it takes its inspiration.

May 27, 2023

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

It is a righteous revenge film, but with a feminist twist and a redemptive journey.

Oct 9, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

By the end, one cannot help but wish that Disney had left Maleficent a fascinating villain instead of a dull protagonist.

Rated: 1/4

Aug 15, 2022

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Phil H

The only Disney remake that works for me. While it is a completely different take on the original story , it still conveys the original message about unconditional love.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/13/25

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Mesum A

One of the best Disney live actions!! It's just so good and so magical.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/28/25

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Peter V

Next to Beauty and the beast the best live action remake of Disney!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/23/25

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Stephen L

Maleficent offers a visually stunning reimagining of the classic tale, anchored by Angelina Jolie's compelling performance. Her portrayal brings depth and nuance to the iconic villain, making her both menacing and sympathetic. The film's special effects and battle sequences are impressive, creating an immersive experience. However, the supporting cast's performances, particularly Elle Fanning as Aurora and Sharlto Copley as King Stefan, lack the same impact, making the narrative less engaging. Despite these shortcomings, Maleficent provides a fresh perspective on a well-known story, making it a worthwhile watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/22/25

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ell x

A wonderful twist on the origional - the special effects are breathtaking, and the story is truly heartwarming. Angelina Jolie & Elle Fannings have wonderful chemistry; one of the better live action adaptations Disney has come out with.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/28/25

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Victor W

Nothing like the original. Completely ruins a timeless classic. The king is a traitorous lunatic instead of noble. The 3 fairies are incompetent and impotent, more like the 3 stooges, and worse yet, they are very selfish. Maleficient does not even begin to live up to her namesake, she is mildly bad, mostly good, unlike the real story where she is dreadfully evil, one of the best villains of all time.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/09/25

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Robert Stromberg

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Maleficent

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Aurora

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Synopsis

As a beautiful young woman of pure heart, Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) has an idyllic life in a forest kingdom. When an invading army threatens the land, Maleficent rises up to become its fiercest protector. However, a terrible betrayal hardens her heart and twists her into a creature bent on revenge. She engages in an epic battle with the invading king's successor, then curses his newborn daughter, Aurora -- realizing only later that the child holds the key to peace in the kingdom.

Director: Robert Stromberg
Producer: Joe Roth
Screenwriter: Linda Woolverton
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Roth Films, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: PG (Sequences of Fantasy Action|Frightening Images|Sequences of Fantasy Violence)
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 30, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 4, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $241.4M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, Datasat
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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