Released in May 2014, 'Maleficent' taught kids and adults that it's never too late to change your story.
were straightforward affairs that featured fantastical creatures in moral plays to entertain and educate children. There was little nuance in the players in this folklore — a character was either good or evil. Over time, these stories evolved for modern tastes, guaranteeing a "happily ever after" by the final page.
Years later, as adults, Maleficent is the protector of her realm while Stefan serves the ailing king, who makes a deathbed promise to crown whoever dispatches the winged guardian of the Moors. Blinded by ambition, Stefan returns to Maleficent, drugging her to pull a dagger on her unconscious body. Unable to finish the task, Stefan instead brutally removes her wings to present to the king, ensuring his ascension to ruler of the land.
The king hides Aurora deep in the woods to prevent the curse from taking effect, but Maleficent discovers the location with ease. Surprising herself, the horned fairy spends years covertly protecting her until teenage Aurora reveals she knows about her secret guardian. It's not just the phantom pain of her missing wings that drives Maleficent. The physical scars will heal, but the mental agony remains. Jolie's character is relatable to anyone who's been through a terrible trauma, especially at the hands of a trusted person. Maleficent's world comes to a grim standstill. However, Stefan's life is better than ever.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
10 Harsh Realities Of Watching Disney's Aladdin Today, 32 Years LaterAladdin and Jasmine from cartoon and live-action movie
Read more »
Selena Gomez and David Henrie Are Pure Magic in 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' First LookThe 'Wizards of Waverly Place' reboot will premiere on Disney Channel and Disney+ later this year.
Read more »
Selena Gomez reveals 1st look at 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' at Disney UpfrontThe new series is slated to hit Disney Channel and Disney+ later this year.
Read more »
Wizards of Waverly Place Sequel Gets Official Title and First-Look PhotosWizards Beyond Waverly Place will premiere on Disney+ and Disney Channel later this year.
Read more »
Bluey Minisodes Disney+ Release Date Set for New Series of ShortsDisney Branded Television has officially announced the forthcoming Disney Jr. and Disney+ release of Bluey Minisodes.
Read more »
ESPN Sports Programming Coming to Disney+ Later This Year: Bob IgerIt seems like Disney has moved more from just allowing customers to bundle their streaming services with Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ to bundling the entire experience all to Disney+ – as CEO Bob Iger announced that Disney will add select live games and studio shows from ESPN to Disney+ by the end of 2024.
Read more »