As a beautiful young woman of pure heart, has a peaceful life in a forest kingdom. When an invading army threatens the land, Maleficent rises up to become its fiercest protector. But a terrible betrayal from forces her to curse the land and crave for revenge.
15 May 1992, Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
14 April 1987, Cardiff, South Wales, UK
8 January 1980, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
5 August 1961, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England, UK
27 November 1973, Johannesburg, South Africa
12 March 1956, Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK
27 February 1992, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
11 November 1964, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
12 July 2008, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
23 May 1946, Reigate, Surrey, England, UK
23 April 1960, London, Ontario, Canada
1981, Paris, France
March 09, 2017
The final battle, where Maleficent takes on her ex and his army, is exciting and horrible, but the movie leading up to it feels like an underwritten outline: Good > Bad > Good? > Dragon.May 31, 2014
It's a technological marvel starring the world's biggest celebrity: the full weight of Hollywood spectacle incarnate.May 30, 2014
As a cameo, Jolie's performance might have proven spectacular; but as a protagonist, she doesn't give us enough to hold onto. For all her efforts, she remains yet another special effect, however spectacular.June 16, 2014
As for the screenplay, by Linda Woolverton, it treads carefully, and all too kindly, in the footsteps of "Wicked" ...May 30, 2014
All would be forgiven if the film had more magical feeling.June 06, 2016
A muddy experience, both visually and thematically, although Angelina Jolie vibrates with a radiant camp intensity that demands a better, more confident movie.April 18, 2016
There are some Lord of the Rings-knockoff battle scenes between the evil humans and the good-hearted fairies-who live as one with nature, share everything, and need no government whatsoever ("Fairies of the World Unite!").July 11, 2016
[Disney] has learned plenty from Pixar's special move of subverting traditional perceptions of good and evil, mixing it with the love of a good origins story (à la Marvel) and with an added dash of wry humour that works for kids and grown ups alike.July 14, 2016
Jolie is perfectly suited for the role, letting everyone know with her eyes when she's just funnin' and when she's actually angry.April 15, 2016
Its highs are modest, but it never shortchanges its audience on spectacle or thoughtfulness or loving but frustrated nostalgia for its source material.June 02, 2014
'Maleficent' is an admittedly great-looking, sometimes creepy.May 30, 2014
At least Disney was smart enough to cast Jolie. She has a genuinely heroic presence. If only the movie were equal to it.