Maleficent
This fantasy film tells the story of a powerful fairy who protects a magical forest and faces a difficult betrayal. As she deals with her feelings of loss, she becomes a guardian to a young princess who grows up in the nearby kingdom. It is a reimagining of a classic fairy tale that explores themes of friendship and the consequences of one's actions.
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This fantasy film tells the story of a powerful fairy who protects a magical forest and faces a difficult betrayal. As she deals with her feelings of loss, she becomes a guardian to a young princess who grows up in the nearby kingdom. It is a reimagining of a classic fairy tale that explores themes of friendship and the consequences of one's actions.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Some
- Violence
- Some
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- None
- Sad themes
- Some
- Pace
- Moderate
- This is a standard fantasy epic with long scenes of atmosphere and dialogue broken up by moments of action. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.ScaryMaleficent is betrayed and her wings are burned off by a man using iron.
- Approx.ScaryMaleficent places a dark curse on a newborn baby during a christening.
- Approx.ScaryA prince falls to his death from a high tower during a confrontation.
Talk about it after
- 1How did Maleficent's feelings change as she spent more time with Aurora?
- 2Why do you think the characters chose to act the way they did when they were angry?
- 3What does it mean to be a protector of something you love?
Where to watch in United States
Rent or buy5 stores
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