Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Trailer, My Thoughts

In 1959, Walt Disney released their adaptation of Sleeping Beauty. It was the 16th film in the Disney Animated Canon. It initially received mixed to positive reviews upon its original release, but it has gone on to be regarded as one of the best films Disney has ever made. The film would be released in theaters a few times over the years. The film was Disney's last attempt to adapt a fairy tale until 1989's The Little Mermaid.

This film would introduce the world to Maleficent, a dark fairy and self-proclaimed "Mistress of All Evil". In the original film, she was voiced by the late Eleanor Audley. She became one of the more iconic Disney Villains, appearing in various other media: novels, live shows, cartoons, and even on the ABC show Once Upon A Time.

Maleficent would get a live-action film in 2014, with Angelina Jolie playing the character. In this film, Maleficent was recast as a more tragic character. This film got mixed reviews from critics, but the visuals, costumes, and score was praised. Also, Jolie's performance as Maleficent would get positive reception as well, and this film was the highest-grossing movie she ever starred in, making nearly $760 million at the box office. It was the 4th-highest grossing film of 2014.

In So, with all that out of the way, let's take a look at the trailer for the upcoming sequel: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil!

Like the take on the Walt Disney castle logo there. It's fun seeing how they alter it for various movies.

Hey, it's the three pixies!

Bald dude is so dead.

Maleficent is pondering whether she should go out for a nice flight today. She should, why not? It's not like you have pressing appointments or anything.

I would admit, if I saw the leaves of a tree exploded into fairies, I'd freak out a bit.

Ah, that old cliché. "This is not a fairytale."

"Do you mind? I'm playing with my magnifying glass right now. Hee hee, it makes small things look big."

Those can't be Angelina Jolie's real cheekbones.

Hey, Michelle Pfeiffer!

Well, she is known as the Mistress of Evil, Aurora. Being evil is kind of her thing.

That's a lot of birds. Probably heading south for the winter.

Man, Aurora's kingdom flies some weird kites.

I think that's what Maleficent wears when she goes to the beach.

Coming out in October, huh? Just in time for Halloween!

I have to admit, I have never seen the previous film, nor even the original Sleeping Beauty. They never really got caught in my radar. I have to say, I am curious as to how Maleficent became the Mistress of All Evil, so I may give it a shot. Thanks for reading this blog entry! If you enjoyed it, spread it around! And if you want to give this blog some additional support, please drop a tip in my Digital Tip Jar! It would be greatly appreciated! See you next time!