The movie Maleficent can be described as a spectacular re-enactment of the traditional fairy tale that presents a new viewpoint focusing on empathy and comprehension. The movie transports us to the magical land of the forest kingdom, where Maleficent, whose character is brought to life with a light and sensitive touch by Angelina Jolie, starts as a goodhearted ruler of her realm. A betrayal is done to her in the cruelest way possible, which breaks her tranquil life and turns her into a vindictive individual. It examines her ambivalent feelings of pain and irritation, which precondition a redemption story, which breaks the conventional ideas about good and evil.
The movie tone is magnificent: it is able to combine the darker side with tender feelings and humor, so the emotional background is so engaging and thought-provoking. The rich cinematography and the elaborate special effects bring the mystic world to reality that takes viewers into a world full of magic and wonder. A powerful acting of Jolie, Haunting score, and a well-crafted production design make the story more than a mere fairy tale. It turns out that love and compassion may make the coldest hearts a little warmer and that the relationships between Maleficent and the young princess Aurora start to change as it can be seen that the relations between them are not suspicious anymore.
The message on understanding and forgiveness in the movie caught my attention most of all. It depicts the life of Maleficent as a motivating story about the fact that revenge is not the only way but rather a means to heal and live in peace. Although this movie may contain certain cliche fantasy elements, the emotional effect, which is left by the movie Maleficent, is overwhelming. It makes one question what good and evil really are. It is a well-made movie that touched my heart and made me hope that kindness can also turn even the most painful wounds into the sources of power.
