Disney has released to us a carefully choreographed 85 seconds of “Maleficent” footage, and I am officially on board for this film.
I had a bit of a goth problem in the 90’s and was raised on Disney and fairy tales, so of course I love Maleficent. The announcement of a live action film left me hesitantly excited, but between past set photos and now this teaser, I’m confidently excited.
The film is a directorial debut for Robert Stromberg, but his credits as a visual effects artist are outstanding (“Pan’s Labyrinth”!). I know the general attitude towards Ms. Jolie can fluctuate from day to day, but she looks positively brilliant here. The film is set to be released in the US on May 30, 2014.