Malefiecent 2

    First of all, Maleficent (2014) is one of my favorite live-action Disney movies . It was probably my favorite until Aladdin came out this year. So I was really excited for this sequel. Part of me wondered how and why they’d make a sequel to the movie, but it was everything I’d hoped it would be. Completing the story about how the story of “evil Maleficent” we know of in Sleeping Beauty spread. There were a couple of great nods to the original Disney movie which I loved. And so many great new things. 

     This story takes place five years after the first Maleficent story. Aurora and the Prince Phillip (yes, that’s a different actor, but just as cute) have been together for five years now and right off the top we know in true fairy tale style, a wedding is on the table. But things quickly take a turn for the worst and they keep getting worse and worse. This movie is much more action-packed than the first installment. Filled with so much cinematic beauty, and a story that will at some point almost certainly have you in tears. Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, and Michelle Pfeiffer all brought some serious girl-power to the film. As well as a Jenn Murray, who played a small part but for some reason was extremely striking to me in her bad girl role. This wasn’t your average princess flick. Not by a long shot.

      I also adored all of the gorgeous costumes and the wide range of characters. There was so much diversity in this cast, and that fact was not lost on me. 

      It’s hard for me to say whether or not I loved this movie more than the first one. Because I adored that one too. I will say that this movie is the perfect continuation, and much more action-packed. If I had to choose today I would say I did enjoy this movie more. I absolutely loved it and I think you will too.