Maleficent Film Review

Besides not being able to pronounce the name of the film without someone else coaching me on the correct way and the fact I still get the name wrong when I did say it, I did enjoyed this film. The film is based on Sleeping Beauty and stars good old Angelina Jolie in it. Let me just tell you, her cheekbones are razor sharp in this film and with her close ups, you definitely get a good look at her!

I have a feeling that this film is going to get very mixed reviews. There are going to be the people on the side of loving it because it involves all the factors such as fairytale story, a twist in the original story and Angelina Jolie. And there are going to be some other people on the other side of the spectrum and are going to laugh at the storyline plot and hate it. I'm more on the side of loving it because I am the ultimate Disney lover.

Let's start with the main storyline. When it first started and there was a girl with wings flying around, I did think to myself- what the hell have I gone to see? But once I realised that the film started pre-wicked witch, I was very intrigued by what would happen with it! With the popularity of Wicked and telling the story of the witch before the original story, I knew that I was going to like it because I do like seeing people from a good light. I always want to believe that people can be good underneath and they aren't just born evil. 

So the story follows a girl called Maleficent in the magical land and tells you the story of how the wicked witch came to be (the one that cursed Aurora in Sleeping Beauty). And there are parts of the film where I wish it had be different in the plot but it was a good watch and the CGI effects were good. Although, the amount of close ups by Angelina Jolie could have been reduced by about 50%... I think the majority of the pay she received for the film was based on the stare that she could give to the camera.

It's one of those films that will split people and whether you like it or not, I don't think it was the greatest film in the world that I would tell people that they HAVE to see it. But it was still a good film and if you do want to go see it, make sure that you are the type of person that loves Disney and loves a twist in an original story. It's good, I did enjoy it and I didn't feel like I wasted my money. Although, I don't rate 3D films because they are a waste of money in my eyes... Other than the occasional wing flying close to you, it's no different to normal but it is expensive. It's a pretty big joke.

So, there you go. Not a resounding "you must go see" film and if you were to ask my friend Alice or Hollie, they would say don't waste your money. But Rachel and I liked it and I say if you were planning on seeing it, go on an Orange Wednesday to make it cheaper. Then let me know what the verdict is on the film.

I love you all!

I need to go and write up my lesson evaluations. BOREEEE.

xxx