For a moment, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”
seems poised to turn into a wonderful take on
“Father of the Bride” only with fangs and wings.
Princess Aurora (Elle Fanning), the beauty who
escaped the curse of sleep, merrily accepts the
proposal of Prince Phillip (Harris Dickinson), a
marriage that could unite the fairy and human
worlds. Aurora cautiously asks if Maleficent
(Angelina Jolie), her now-redeemed fairy
godmother, might go with her to meet the
parents: Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer) and King
John (Robert Lindsay). It’s so much fun watching
Maleficent prepare for the meeting by practicing
such basic cordialities as smiling and small talk that
it’s hard not to wish the movie sees the fearsome
sorceress through the entire battery of wedding
planning. Maleficent at a bridal shower. Maleficent
choosing the table settings.
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