Thursday, November 14, 2013

It is officially real. 

90 seconds of Maleficent. 





Marvelous. Magnificent. Mystical. 

The cinematography is surreal, and we expect nothing less from the artistic visionary, Robert Stromberg (Avatar, Alice in Wonderland). I am intrigued by the editors' approach. There appears to be an intricate balance between realism and dream-like, poetic imagery. Lightheartedness and malevolence. 

The dark edge and ominous tone are expected, but nevertheless refreshing.

 It seems - this is mostly guesswork - the film has an intimate focus on the binary opposition of Sleeping Beauty and her fearsome antagonist. The complexity of this pairing, if successfully illuminated, would be spellbinding. 

Surprise, surprise. I am already entranced by Angelina Jolie's graceful enunciation; infused with innuendo and a burning sense of menace. The glimpse of her horned headdress among a shaken crowd is a sight for sore eyes and breathlessness. I simply cannot wait. 

I may elaborate a little more in the morning when my mental capacity is full - or shall I say - fuller. 

The sinister laughter, echoing at the closing of the trailer, is haunting. 

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