Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil

PG
Starring: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Harris Dickinson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sam Riley, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Robert Lindsay
Running Time: 1 Hour and 58 Minutes

I honestly had no idea what to expect going into this movie. This is the continuation of the movie,      “Maleficent” in 2014 (which is also a follow up to the original “Sleeping  Beauty” from way back in 1959). Angelina Jolie reprises her role as the always evil character that cannot deny that she has a heart even though she tries to deny it.
Elle Fanning resumes her role as the sweet and wonderful, Princess Aurora. Maleficent is protective and  possessive of young Aurora but Prince Philip (Harris Dickinson) has stolen her heart!
When Prince Philip proposes to Princess Aurora, it was one of the most beautiful scenes I have ever seen in a movie! The animation and special effects were absolutely amazing and stunning!!
When Prince Philip goes back home to his family’s palace to share his special news, his father, King John (Robert Lindsay) is ecstatic and elated for his son! On the other hand his mother, Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer) is not so happy with her son’s announcement! They insist on bringing Aurora and her guardian, Maleficent to the palace to meet them and for dinner. Maleficent is uncomfortable  and reluctant to go but wants to keep Aurora happy.
Once the two family’s meet and sit down to enjoy dinner, the sparks start to fly! There is tension and hostility between Maleficent and Queen Ingrith! This pretty much sets the stage for the entire movie.
They continue to have many conflicts causing great sadness, heartbreak and destruction!
I didn’t find this movie to have a great storyline, it wasn’t as strong and entertaining as I was hoping for. There was a lot of anger, hostility and jealousy. In the end it eventually works out.
I will say it truly was one of the most beautiful and visually stunning special effects job I have ever seen in a movie!
Parents be advised: This movie is rated PG. It contains a lot of anger violence. The two Queens have a lot of rage and fury against each other! Aside from that it was enjoyable and I think children over the age of 8 will be entertained by it.
I am giving “Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil” three bags of popcorn.