| Metric | Detail | |--------|--------| | | $758 million worldwide (budget $180 million). | | Rotten Tomatoes | 54% (Critics) / 71% (Audience) – a polarizing but commercially successful film. | | Metacritic | 55/100 (mixed or average reviews). | | Awards | Nominated for 2 Oscars (Best Visual Effects, Best Costume Design). |
The film reframes Maleficent as a betrayed, vengeful fairy whose hatred of humans grows after a traumatic betrayal. When King Stefan’s ambition harms her and her realm, Maleficent curses his newborn daughter, Aurora — only to find her feelings complicated as Aurora grows. This retelling shifts the tone from pure villainy to moral ambiguity: it’s part origin story, part redemption tale, with themes of trust, loss, and the corrupting effects of power. maleficent 2014 vegamovies verified
The film features stunning, Oscar-nominated costume designs and breathtaking fantasy landscapes. | Metric | Detail | |--------|--------| | |
Her wall of thorns is not just a physical barrier but a psychological one, representing a heart closed off to protect itself from further pain. | | Awards | Nominated for 2 Oscars