Maleficent: Mistress of Evil 2019
Set five years after the first film, Aurora is to marry Phillip — but Maleficent distrusts his manipulative mother, Queen Ingrith, who seeks to incite war against the fairies. Maleficent discovers the Dark Fey, confronts prejudice, and battles a subplot of genocide fueled by Ingrith’s sinister plan. Aurora mediates to prevent bloodshed, leading to a dramatic resolution.🌟 Critics & Box Office Global gross: US $113.9 M (North America) + US $377.8 M (elsewhere) = US $491.7 M Break-even range: Estimated between US $400–500 M; fell just under Critics: Mixed reviews — Rotten Tomatoes: ~40%, Metacritic: ~43/100 Audiences: More favorable — CinemaScore: “A”; PostTrak: 4.5/5 Awards: Nominated for Best Makeup & Hairstyling at the 92nd Academy Awards.🧠 Critic Feedback Praise for visual spectacle, costume design, and performances by Jolie & Pfeiffer Criticized for uneven tone, weak storytelling, and overly flashy CGI🎵 Music & Soundtrack Composer: Geoff Zanelli (replacing James Newton Howard) Soundtrack: Released on 18 Oct 2019; includes Bebe Rexha’s single “You Can’t Stop the Girl” (released 20 Sep 2019)📺 Subscription Streaming Disney+ (select countries including the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, India, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Japan) Disney+ Hotstar Premium (India) since May 15, 2020🛒 Rent or Buy Available globally via: Amazon Video / Prime Video (purchase or rent) Apple TV (rent or buy in multiple countries) Microsoft Store, Google Play, Sky Store, etc.🎯 Conclusion Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is a visually rich fantasy sequel that expands on the world introduced in the first film. With powerful performances—especially from Angelina Jolie and Michelle Pfeiffer—it delivers a darker, more action-driven story about trust, betrayal, and the complexities of family and identity. While praised for its costumes, world-building, and emotional depth in parts, it received mixed reviews overall due to a somewhat thin narrative and overuse of CGI. Financially, it performed moderately well but didn't exceed expectations. In short: Best for: Fans of fantasy epics, dark fairy tales, and character-driven stories. Skip if: You're looking for a tightly written, plot-focused film without heavy reliance on effects.Still, it's an entertaining and visually captivating continuation of Maleficent’s journey, especially for Disney or Jolie fans.
- English (Canada)
Recommended
Starring
Angelina Jolie
- Maleficent
Elle Fanning
- Princess Aurora
Harris Dickinson
- Prince Phillip
Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Conall
Ed Skrein
- Borra
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