Review Time: this film is a mixed
Fundamental elements: there are voice-over
elements, cultural elements, background music, no subtitles when another
language is being used, slow-motion effects, time jumps and place jumps.
Briefly the
movement of this project is slow and dull for a heavy majority of the time [the
reason why I am being brief here; it is because I will be bringing it up again
from a different perspective shortly,] but on reflection you can tell this film
is consistently moving with purpose and direction, let's just say you will
notice a difference between the opening section roughly, the narratives
sections with two main characters in Maleficent and Aurora and one supporting
character Diaval [in a different combinations between these
characters/performers and the final section roughly [being more consistently moving
with purpose and direction.]
Origin storylines/Back stories/Storyline: the viewers get told by voice-over elements [storyteller] and we get
shown and it gets discussed in the dialogue exchanges as well and the back
stories get the same treatment in one way or another and for those picky people
out there, yes I am aware that this film and these three points run into one
another, but let's not split hairs too much shall we.
Moving on to
the storyline how can I put this; generally speaking it is so dull, I mean I
get it there is this role reversal thing going on which is good [I will discuss
that more in the character developments/performances,] but seriously the
storyline is so dull [minus the sections I have already specifically pointed
out in this review.] I mean between these three characters/performers or in
different pairings these scenes or narratives or sequences are one of the
strongest positives to this project, but other than that I stand by what I said
earlier that the rest of it is so dull.
Artistic visions/Action sequences: on both counts these are another positive to this project, the
artistic visions are easy to settle down with as there is lots to see when they
are in effect be it in the light and fluffy scenes or sequences or in the dark
and foreboding scenes or sequences and everything in between, very good mood
settings depending what they were going for at that specific time. The action
sequences are likewise really easy to engage with, the only negative I have
about these is simply this; please more of them in this sequel [yes as of this
review I haven't seen the sequel yet.]
Comedy level: in a nutshell and I apologize for this; but in my defence it is what
it is and I cannot do anything about that. But between these three characters/performers
in different combinations; this is where the comedy feels natural and
consequently it comes off as comedy [there is one element where there is
throwing of mud or of this substance which involves more characters,] but where
there is other comedy elements it just feels really force and consequently it
instantaneously loses its appeal whenever it is used in any way shape or form
basically if these other three characters/performers were having an audition in
front of me I would be saying "Next" within a second or less.
Character developments/Performances: now at this point it shouldn't be any surprise that between these
three characters/performers that I keep making reference to; they have good
chemistry or friction [depending where you are; is depending what you get] or
singly as it relates to Jolie being on her own in some scenes or sequences. The
role reversal in this film is a different interpretation to this well-known
storyline, it is something I can appreciate and more importantly it isn't too
far-fetched or difficult to believe.
Now on to
the two honourable mentions, the younger versions of these two characters do a
good job bringing these characters to life, I am not going to mention or
criticize the character known as Prince Phillip, simply because without giving
too much away there isn't enough of him in this title; what can I say; he
fulfils his role and for the other characters/performers that are fundamental
to this project I feel nothing for them.
This film receives: 5/10, as I have already said this film is mixed and I am hoping the
sequel is much better by exploring its strengths and giving its sequel more of
direction and purpose instead of these dull sections to this title.
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