What a great re-telling of a classic fairytale. This one is from Maleficent's point of view which creates a whole fresh new outlook from a story that's been done to death in so many previous ways.
I can't say enough about how awesome Angelina Jolie was in the titular role. She walks the fine line perfectly between playing a character who's viewed as the villain yet she plays her with a depth that rounds out to a vastly more sympathetic portrayal.
Elle Fanning was perfectly cast as sweet Aurora who's naivety is played with grace and honesty rather than as a bubble head who can't think for herself. I also loved Sam Riley as Maleficent's right hand "man" (or whatever he morphed into) because he too wasn't a two-dimensional bad-guy dimwit.
Sharlto Copley as King Stefan was brilliant casting as well because he pretty much became the part of the humble man who changed drastically as the film progressed. He's one of those under-the-radar actors who has real talent to play any role, though he does shine in the darker ones for certain.
There are some pretty cool twists in this version of Sleeping Beauty that I liked even more than the original telling and the special effects are fantastic. This is worth seeing in the theatres if you can.
I can't say enough about how awesome Angelina Jolie was in the titular role. She walks the fine line perfectly between playing a character who's viewed as the villain yet she plays her with a depth that rounds out to a vastly more sympathetic portrayal.
Elle Fanning was perfectly cast as sweet Aurora who's naivety is played with grace and honesty rather than as a bubble head who can't think for herself. I also loved Sam Riley as Maleficent's right hand "man" (or whatever he morphed into) because he too wasn't a two-dimensional bad-guy dimwit.
Sharlto Copley as King Stefan was brilliant casting as well because he pretty much became the part of the humble man who changed drastically as the film progressed. He's one of those under-the-radar actors who has real talent to play any role, though he does shine in the darker ones for certain.
There are some pretty cool twists in this version of Sleeping Beauty that I liked even more than the original telling and the special effects are fantastic. This is worth seeing in the theatres if you can.