Immersed in a fairy tale actors. "Maleficent" - touching and forgotten world of childhood

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

The world knows many interpretations of the tale of the sleeping beauty, but in the film, released in 2014, for the first time the focus was on the villain, on whose behalf the story is being told. Director R. Stromberg tried to find out the reason for the cruelty of Maleficent, showing two sides of her character.

Magic World

Remarkable actors took part in the fantasy film. "Maleficent" impressed the audience with its scale and fabulous scenery, and the bewitching visual effects did not leave indifferent neither children nor adults. This is not surprising, because the film was directed by the Oscar-winning production designer of the fantasy world of Avatar and the magical action of Alice in Wonderland.

In a bright, surprising with rich colors, the actors who are completely immersed in a fairy tale shine with talents. Maleficent is a fantasy world that combines CGI with stunning performances from Hollywood stars. “To work against the backdrop of the most difficultSpecial effects are not for everyone. But unique artists worked on the set, living their roles in the magical world. Sometimes it seemed to us that we were there,”the director shared his overwhelming emotions.

Revenge and love

Maleficent is a film about the betrayal of a loved one who stabbed a young fairy in the back. A carefree sorceress dreaming of a relationship loses her wings and hatches a plan for revenge on the one who treated her so cruelly. Merciless to her enemies, Maleficent casts a terrible curse on the charming daughter of her offender.

At first, sweet revenge turns into love and affection for a small, innocent girl. The world of the sorceress filled with black colors gradually blooms, and the love that works miracles, which Maleficent despised, gives the heroine hope.

Sorceress Maleficent

The incomparable Angelina Jolie played an evil sorceress in the fairytale film, who was feared and loved at the same time. This is a character with hidden sides of character. “In children's fairy tales there is always little subtext, most often the characters are either good or evil. And Maleficent is evil, but not absolute. All children will be interested to know what really happened to her, because in all the stories her secret is not revealed,” explains Jolie.

Even before the release of fantasy cinema, critics predicted a failure for it, because earlier the Disney studio released only good fairy tales that awaken only the brightest feelings in kids. And "Maleficent" is still a frightening and difficult film for children's perception, so the producers even setage limit - to let children over 12 years old on shows.

Little Aurora by daughter Jolie

Angelina Jolie appeared in a new scary image with horns and glowing yellow eyes 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 terrible make-up of the actress. The only child who accepted the image of an evil sorceress without fear was Vivienne, Jolie's daughter, which is why she was invited to the role.

The big star family helped the girl prepare for the role of Aurora, and the rehearsal of the film scenes was incessantly at home. Jolie was surprised how well Vivienne is able to get used to the little princess. True, she stressed that she did not want the children to follow in her footsteps as actors. "Maleficent" was the film in which the adopted children of the Hollywood celebrity also starred: Pax and Zahara, who played small roles without words.

Mature Princess

The sister of the eminent Dakota Fanning, who starred in famous blockbusters, often admitted how pleased she was to be in the same film set with Angelina. Playing the matured Aurora, the girl radiating happiness quickly found contact with all the actors and perfectly played the role of a defenseless princess.

Jolie liked how Elle Fanning met her, throwing herself on her neck, as if she had known her for a long time: “No one met me like that. I was both a mother and a friend, and the young actress was another girl. By the way, at her age I was verygloomy, and I liked how the film’s embodiment of light and love shines with happiness.”

Traitor of love

Sharlto Copley played Maleficent's lover. He betrayed love so easily. Cunningly depriving the sorceress of wings, Stefan sat on the long-awaited throne of the kingdom, and after learning about the terrible curse, he tries to save his daughter. Avid for power and money, the ruler for 16 years has been hatching a plan of revenge on the one he could not kill, but only deprived her of her strength, giving her a sleeping potion.

He turns into a real paranoid, seized with fierce anger. His daughter, in the final fight, returns the stolen wings to Maleficent, who instantly soars upward with Stefan. Unable to stay on top, Aurora's father crashes.

Impressive visuals

Critics noted that not only great actors worked to create a wonderful fairy tale. "Maleficent" is epic scenery and special effects that affect the mind of the impressed viewer. The graphic specialists focused on the witch's wings.

They had to be in constant motion, and 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, which ensured the incredible veracity of what is happening.

Costumes and makeup

Special tribute must be paid to spectacular costumes, which have become a separate topic of conversation in the world of cinema. 2000 outfits were hand-sewn, emphasizing realityfabulous description. And a team of professional make-up artists worked around the clock, creating unique reincarnations. Several specialists worked exclusively with the main fantasy star - Jolie, imposing sharp cheekbones and horns.

An old fairy tale, told in a new way, was liked not only by the guys who were delighted with the impressive effects. The bewitching bright paintings are recognized as a real treat for the eyes and souls of adults who have been transported to the touching and long-forgotten world of childhood.