Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)

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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)

Movie Info

Year Released
Directed by
MPAA Rating
PG
Runtime
119 Mins.
Release date
October 18, 2019 (United States)
Budget (In USD)
$185,000,000
Revenue (In USD)
$491,730,089
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Movie Title: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)
Tagline:
Go Beyond The Fairy Tale

Storyline

Synopsis
Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play.

Plot
Now, an unanticipated but joyful occurrence is about to bring together the mortal kingdom of Ulstead and the fairy-realm of the enchanted Moors. Five years have gone since the death of the deceitful ruler King Stefan in Maleficent (2014), and now, an event that was not anticipated is going to bring about this union. However, once again, vile treason stands in the way of genuine young love. Men's souls are filled with ignoble thoughts, unbridled ambition, and venomous envy, all of which lead to the development of these thoughts. At this moment, two worlds that are geographically close to one another find themselves divided by fear and prejudice, and unfortunately, the imminent unification opens the path for a full-scale confrontation. Both the gorgeous winged sprite Maleficent and the lovely Princess Aurora find themselves caught in the heart of the situation instantly. Does love always have a happy ending?

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Characters
  • Charles Perrault (based on characters from “La Belle Au Bois Dormant”)
  • Milt Banta (based on Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty”)
  • Winston Hibler (based on Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty”)
  • Bill Peet (based on Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty”)
  • Erdman Penner (based on Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty”)
  • Joe Rinaldi (based on Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty”)
  • Ted Sears (based on Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty”)
  • Ralph Wright (based on Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty”)
  • Bek Smith
Writer
  • Linda Woolverton,
  • Noah Harpster,
  • Micah Fitzerman-Blue
Producer:
  • Duncan Henderson,
  • Angelina Jolie,
  • Joe Roth

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Was Maleficent: Mistress of Evil a success?
(Updated: December 07, 2024)
Overall rating
 
4.2
Entertainment Factor
 
4.0
Story
 
4.0
Actors Performance
 
5.0
Cinematography
 
4.0
Sound Track
 
4.0
Based on the information available to me as of June 2024, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) was a mixed commercial success:

  • The film grossed $491.7 million at the worldwide box office against a production budget of around $185 million.
  • This was a significantly lower global box office performance compared to the first Maleficent film, which grossed over $758 million worldwide in 2014.
  • While the movie performed decently in some international markets, it underperformed at the North American (US and Canada) box office, earning only $113.9 million against expectations of a stronger domestic showing.
  • The film received generally mixed reviews from critics, with praise for the visual effects and performances but criticism for the convoluted plot and pacing.
Overall, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil was considered a box office disappointment compared to the first film, though it did generate enough revenue to be considered a moderate commercial success. The weaker performance likely contributed to Disney not immediately greenlighting a third installment in the Maleficent franchise.
So in summary, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil made decent money globally, but fell short of matching the commercial success of the original Maleficent film from 2014. It was a mixed result that did not live up to Disney's hopes for the sequel.
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil – A Clash of Stars and a Missed Opportunity
(Updated: December 07, 2024)
Overall rating
 
3.2
Entertainment Factor
 
3.0
Story
 
3.0
Actors Performance
 
4.0
Cinematography
 
3.0
Sound Track
 
3.0
In this sequel to the 2014 film, Angelina Jolie reprises her role as Maleficent, the enigmatic queen from Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.” The movie takes a fresh perspective, portraying Maleficent as a volatile antihero rather than a straightforward villain. Jolie’s performance, complete with razor-sharp prosthetic cheekbones and velvety wings, reminds us of her electrifying presence.

The plot revolves around a clash between Maleficent and Queen Ingrith (played by Michelle Pfeiffer), the mother of Prince Phillip. Aurora (Elle Fanning), Maleficent’s goddaughter, becomes the bridge between the human kingdom and magical creatures. Unfortunately, Ingrith is a genocidal hatemonger, and the animosity between the two sides echoes real-world tensions.

While the film expands the fantasy world, it lacks the primal power and deep understanding of human nature found in the original. Despite its flaws, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” remains an enjoyable ride, but it falls short of its potential. 
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Maleficent 2: This movie is like candy floss (aka cotton candy)
(Updated: December 07, 2024)
Overall rating
 
3.6
Entertainment Factor
 
3.0
Story
 
3.0
Actors Performance
 
4.0
Cinematography
 
4.0
Sound Track
 
4.0
Lots of pink, fluffy stuff, odiously sweet and totally lacking in substance. I don’t know why Angelina Jolie is in the movie because either she can’t act, or she did not feel like acting, or she did not think acting was required, just floating around in a variety of fantasy dresses and weird headgear, pouting, smiling (she has a lot of teeth!), staring, winking, et al. Thank heavens Michelle Pfeiffer, who is not only a beautiful but talented actress with a knack for comedy, was around to actually keep the movie going. The young leads were predictable, anguished, boring and eminently forgettable. The Moors’ fantasy creatures were adorable. The winged creatures were incredible and made Jolie look like a chump. A lot of fighting going on which I thought was too much for a children’s movie or is it? Same old oft-repeated tropes from other movies, especially the death scene taking moments from Avatar. I am a Disney fan (loved Aladdin) but this was almost an homage to Jolie who just wants to look beautiful and ethereal…unlike Pfeiffer who doesn’t mind falling face down in the dirt. Favourites in order of appearance: Michelle Pfeiffer as the wicked queen, the elf in the dungeon, the goat at the end… 3/6
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