The world knows many interpretations of the tale of a sleeping beauty, but in the film, released in 2014, for the first time the emphasis was on the villain, on whose behalf the story is being told. Director R. Stromberg tried to find out the cause of the cruelty of Maleficent, showing two sides of her character.
Magic world
Wonderful actors took part in the fantasy film. “Maleficent” impressed the audience with its scale and fabulous scenery, and the mesmerizing visual effects did not leave indifferent either children or adults. This is not surprising, because the director of the film was the Oscar-winning production designer of the fantasy world Avatar and the magical action Alice in Wonderland.
Actors who are completely immersed in a fairy tale shine with talents in a bright, surprisingly juicy paint. Maleficent is a fictional world in which computer graphics are combined with an amazing game of Hollywood stars. “Not everyone can work against the backdrop of the most difficult special effects. But on the set worked unique artists who live their roles in the magical world. Sometimes it seemed to us that we were there, ”the director shared overwhelming emotions.
Revenge and love
Maleficent is a film about the betrayal of a loved one who stabbed the young fairy in the back. A carefree sorceress, dreaming of a relationship, loses her wings and has a plan of revenge for someone who has treated her so cruelly. Merciless to his enemies Maleficent imposes a terrible curse on the charming daughter of his offender.
At first, sweet revenge turns into love and affection for a little, innocent girl. The world of the sorceress filled with black colors gradually blossoms, and the love of miracles, which Maleficent despised, gives the heroine hope.
The Sorceress of Maleficent
The incomparable Angelina Jolie played an evil sorceress in a fairy-tale film, who was feared and loved at the same time. This is a character with hidden character sides. “In children's tales there is always little context, most often heroes are either good or evil. And Maleficent is evil, but not absolute. It will be interesting for all children to find out what really happened to her, because in all the stories her secret has not been revealed, ”Jolie explains.
Even before the release of the film fantasy, critics prophesied her failure, because earlier the Disney studio released only good tales that awaken only the brightest feelings in kids. And "Maleficent" is still a frightening and difficult film for children to perceive, so the producers even set the age limit - to let children over 12 years old go on screen.
Little Aurora performed by daughter Jolie
Angelina Jolie appeared in a new scary image with horns and eyes glowing with yellow light to her children, after which they were frightened of her. There was a big competition for the role of the little princess, but the children cried at the sight of the actress's terrible makeup. The only child who accepted the image of an evil sorceress without fear was Vivienne, the daughter of Jolie, which is why she was invited to the role.
A large star family helped the girl prepare for the role of Aurora, and at home the rehearsal of scenes of the film was constantly going on. Jolie was amazed at how well Vivienne managed to get used to the little princess. True, she emphasized that she did not want the children to follow in her footsteps as actors. “Maleficent” became the film in which the adopted children of the Hollywood celebrity also starred: Pax and Zakhara, who performed small roles without words.
Matured Princess
The sister of the eminent Dakota Fanning, who starred in famous blockbusters, often admitted how she was pleased to be in the same shooting pavilion with Angelina. Having played the matured Aurora, radiating happiness, the girl quickly found contact with all the actors and perfectly played the role of a defenseless princess.
Jolie liked the way she was met by El Fanning, who threw herself on her neck as she had known her for a long time: “Nobody met me like that. I was both a mom and a friend, and the young actress was another girl. By the way, I was very gloomy at her age, and I liked how the embodiment of light and love in the film shines with happiness. ”
Traitor of love
Charlto Copley played Maleficent's lover. He betrayed love so easily. By cunningly depriving the sorceress of his wings, Stefan sat on the long-awaited throne of the kingdom, and learning about the terrible curse, he tries to save his daughter. A ruler of power and money, the ruler of 16 years has hatched a plan for revenge on the one that he could not kill, but only deprived her of his strength, having drunk with a sleeping potion.
He turns into a real paranoid, seized with fierce malice. His daughter in the final fight returns the stolen wings of Maleficent, which instantly soars up with Stephen. Unable to stand on top, Aurora's father breaks.
Impressive visuals
Critics noted that not only great actors worked on creating a wonderful fairy tale. "Maleficent" is an epic scenery and special effects that affect the consciousness of an impressed viewer. Specialists working with graphics, focused on the wings of the witch.
They should have been in constant motion, but in real life this is impossible to achieve. Therefore, an independent character in the form of wings was developed for a long time by computer programs that ensured the incredible veracity of what was happening.
Costumes and Makeup
A special tribute must be paid to spectacular costumes, which have become a separate topic of conversation in the world of cinema. 2,000 outfits were manually sewn, emphasizing the reality of the fabulous description. A team of professional make-up artists worked around the clock, creating unique transformations. Several specialists worked exclusively with the main fantasy star - Jolie, imposing sharp cheekbones and horns.
The old tale, told in a new way, was liked not only by the guys who were delighted with the impressive effects. Fascinating vivid pictures are recognized as a real delight for the eyes and souls of adults who have been transferred to the touching and long-forgotten world of childhood.