Disney's ‘Maleficent' - May 30th, 2014 - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

cinemaphile · 08-15-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by agoofykindasuperman

Damn, that's a shame. Too late now for Disney to hear all our cries I suppose. Oh well, the masses will eat it up anyway. Because they're dumb.

yup

Sean B. · 08-15-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomas Guycott

Oh boy, just read the official synopsis on io9...

Screw this movie and scrrreeewww Disney!

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Originally Posted by Jasonic

Well son of a B! Way to go Disney, way to ruin your most iconic villain.

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Originally Posted by cinemaphile

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

So much for the "Mistress of all Evil", eh?

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Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

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Originally Posted by Foggy

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Originally Posted by agoofykindasuperman

Damn, that's a shame. Too late now for Disney to hear all our cries I suppose. Oh well, the masses will eat it up anyway. Because they're dumb.

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Originally Posted by cinemaphile

yup

What's wrong with the official plot synopsis ?

cinemaphile · 08-15-2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean B.

What's wrong with the official plot synopsis ?

ummm.... maybe the fact that they have completely changed the character? That now Maleficent is really a good person and she's on Aurora's side?

"Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom—and perhaps to Maleficent’s true happiness as well."

wow, I knew you were a blind lover of all that is Disney, but if you don't see why people are upset about this, you really are out of touch!

Ernest Rister · 08-15-2013, 08:10 PM

Disney's RABIES -- starring Tim Roth as a Rabies virus -- tells the story of an innocent strain of rabies that is unfortunately passed around between Texas livestock and predators in the 1880's, until one day a wolf passes it to a lovable big dog called "Old Yeller". Knowing the evil human masters of the dog plan to kill the dog, and thusly the rabies virus, the misunderstood rabies virus decides to take control of Old Yeller, so that the two may escape and live free unhindered from harm....

Foggy · 08-15-2013, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean B.

What's wrong with the official plot synopsis ?

Don't strain your brain cell too hard on it.

cinemaphile · 08-15-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

Disney's RABIES -- starring Tim Roth as a Rabies virus -- tells the story of an innocent strain of rabies that is unfortunately passed around between Texas livestock and predators in the 1880's, until one day a wolf passes it to a lovable big dog called "Old Yeller". Knowing the evil human masters of the dog plan to kill the dog, and thusly the rabies virus, the misunderstood rabies virus decides to take control of Old Yeller, so that the two may escape and live free unhindered from harm....

Pondosinatra · 08-15-2013, 08:37 PM

Angelina Jolie?

Bah.

They should have cast Monica instead....

Elandyll · 08-15-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomas Guycott

Oh boy, just read the official synopsis on io9...

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“Maleficent” is the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the 1959 classic “Sleeping Beauty.” A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. Maleficent rises to be the land’s fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal—an act that begins to turn her pure heart to stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading king’s successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom—and perhaps to Maleficent’s true happiness as well.

Screw this movie and scrrreeewww Disney!

This -has- to be a joke. Right?

Ernest Rister · 08-15-2013, 08:48 PM

Disney's MAN -- In a new look at the events of BAMBI, Forest Animals in a secluded valley are mistaken that Man is an unseen predator. The Deer, Rabbits, Skunks, Quail, Owls, and Squirrels are particularly confused on this point. Instead, Man is merely there to shoot the fleas off their backs. Sometimes he misses. Can't blame a fella for trying.

MAN - In theaters 2016.

FruityOatyBar · 08-16-2013, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

Disney's MAN -- In a new look at the events of BAMBI, Forest Animals in a secluded valley are mistaken that Man is an unseen predator. The Deer, Rabbits, Skunks, Quail, Owls, and Squirrels are particularly confused on this point. Instead, Man is merely there to shoot the fleas off their backs. Sometimes he misses. Can't blame a fella for trying.

MAN - In theaters 2016.

You gotta stop with these Rister, I'm gonna wet myself.

The official synopsis is SO awful and derivative. It's like a mash up between "Wicked" and The Wicked Witch of the West from "Oz the Great and Powerful." Sounds dreadful.

Ernest Rister · 08-16-2013, 12:17 AM

Disney's THE REAL ELEPHANTS OF FLORIDA -- In this new look at the events of Dumbo, we learn how the conniving Kimmy Snotzentrunk (alias "Mrs. Jumbo") used her seductive powers to lure the potential suitors away from her group of boxcar friends while on Spring Break with the circus in Florida. Angry they were denied attention from their male counterparts, the friends are shocked to learn Mrs. Jumbo has in fact been sleeping with a coven of demonic Cocker Spaniels. When her unholy offspring arrives, with giant malformed Cocker Ears and the freakish ability to silently communicate with vermin and crows, the friends band together to keep Mrs. Jumbo and her Unholy Child from destroying the Circus...and the World.

Infernal King · 08-16-2013, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas Guycott

Oh boy, just read the official synopsis on io9...

Screw this movie and scrrreeewww Disney!

Holy flurking schnitt. That plot sounds worse than I ever imagined in my wildest nightmares. Just when it seems Disney has scraped the bottom of the barrel, they find a way to surprise you.

So who, exactly, is this movie supposed to appeal to?

- Clearly no one who's ever seen and enjoyed Sleeping Beauty, that's for sure.

- No one who likes the character of Maleficient, since this is a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT CHARACTER WHO JUST HAPPENS TO ALSO BE NAMED "MALEFICIENT".

- No one who actually valued Walt Disney's contributions to the films that bore his name.

Anybody have an idea?

Infernal King · 08-16-2013, 01:08 AM

Maleficient commands ALL THE POWERS OF HELL. Her appeal stems from the fact that she's PURE, UNREPENTANTLY, GLEEFULLY EVIL.

I wouldn't watch this movie if you paid me. Between this and butchering The Snow Queen into the ultra-generic, mother-of-missed-opportunities Frozen, Disney has permanently turned me off to their new output. I won't be be wasting any more time or money on their steaming piles of shit.

Ernest Rister · 08-16-2013, 01:32 AM

If anyone thinks I'm going overboard, well -- sure. I'm always going overboard. That's what makes me "me". But anyway...forgive me if I go on a Tarantino rant with you...

...but Maleficent is so evil, she doesn't kill Baby Aurora on the spot (though it sure seems she could have). No, instead, she says, "I'm going to let all of you fall in love with her, and every year is going to be better than the last. For sixteen long years, every day she is going to grow more beautiful and friendly, until you are out of your mind in love with her -- and THEN I'm going to kill her!"

THAT'S Walt's Maleficent. "The Mistress of All Evil". And that's why Disney fans are shaking their heads today at this "misunderstood, fighting for her Kingdom" plot synopsis.

Ernest Rister · 08-16-2013, 01:41 AM

"Don't hate me when I bite you or try to kill you. I'm just misunderstood. Say what? Oh, all that 'Forces of Hell' and 'Mistress of All Evil' talk...well, I was upset. But I can find my path to true happiness again someday! Now...lie still so I can bite you..."
MALEFICENT -- Coming Soon, 2014

Sean B. · 08-16-2013, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cinemaphile

ummm.... maybe the fact that they have completely changed the character? That now Maleficent is really a good person and she's on Aurora's side?

"Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom—and perhaps to Maleficent’s true happiness as well."

wow, I knew you were a blind lover of all that is Disney, but if you don't see why people are upset about this, you really are out of touch!

I'm guessing that she is not as good, as the plot synopsis is making her sound to be.

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Originally Posted by Pondosinatra

Angelina Jolie?

Bah.

They should have cast Monica instead....

I don't know

. I notice Angelina Jolie looking much more like Maleficent then Monica Bellucci does.

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Originally Posted by Elandyll

This -has- to be a joke. Right?

The official plot synopsis ?

No, It's not a joke. The one that Thomas Guycott posted is Maleficent's official plot synopsis.

Sean B. · 08-16-2013, 06:42 AM

Official teaser poster for Maleficent that was shown at the 2013 D23 Expo event !

GC Riot · 08-16-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas Guycott

Oh boy, just read the official synopsis on io9...

zafisher94 · 08-16-2013, 05:03 PM

That plot is atrocious! I had no interest in this to begin with (I don't see any point in doing live action versions of the animated films), but if that's the direction they're going, I may not even give this a chance. I hate whitewashing, and that's exactly what they're doing. If they weren't prepared to make a film that centered around a purely evil villain, then they shouldn't have made this. I would've been happy if they did it similar to the Devil's Rejects, where you have loathsome character, yet find them appealing, despite knowing you're supposed to hate them.

Jasonic · 08-16-2013, 05:17 PM

I guess we should have known. Disney wouldn't make a movie where it's title character is pure evil. I was at least thinking it could have gone down the road of Hook. Dustin Hoffman was likable as Captain Hook, but he really didn't have any redeeming quality.

I have to say, I am not even fond of that poster.

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Two Stars	22	14.67%
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08-16-2013, 06:42 AM	#77
Sean B. Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Marietta, Ga Blu-ray collection:220 Blu-ray reviews:2	Official teaser poster for Maleficent Official teaser poster for Maleficent that was shown at the 2013 D23 Expo event ! Last edited by Sean B.; 08-17-2013 at 05:17 AM.

08-15-2013, 08:10 PM	#64
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Disney's RABIES -- starring Tim Roth as a Rabies virus -- tells the story of an innocent strain of rabies that is unfortunately passed around between Texas livestock and predators in the 1880's, until one day a wolf passes it to a lovable big dog called "Old Yeller". Knowing the evil human masters of the dog plan to kill the dog, and thusly the rabies virus, the misunderstood rabies virus decides to take control of Old Yeller, so that the two may escape and live free unhindered from harm....

08-15-2013, 08:37 PM	#67
Pondosinatra Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:45 Trading Score:2	Angelina Jolie? Bah. They should have cast Monica instead....

08-15-2013, 08:48 PM	#69
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Disney's MAN -- In a new look at the events of BAMBI, Forest Animals in a secluded valley are mistaken that Man is an unseen predator. The Deer, Rabbits, Skunks, Quail, Owls, and Squirrels are particularly confused on this point. Instead, Man is merely there to shoot the fleas off their backs. Sometimes he misses. Can't blame a fella for trying. MAN - In theaters 2016.

08-16-2013, 12:17 AM	#71
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Disney's THE REAL ELEPHANTS OF FLORIDA -- In this new look at the events of Dumbo, we learn how the conniving Kimmy Snotzentrunk (alias "Mrs. Jumbo") used her seductive powers to lure the potential suitors away from her group of boxcar friends while on Spring Break with the circus in Florida. Angry they were denied attention from their male counterparts, the friends are shocked to learn Mrs. Jumbo has in fact been sleeping with a coven of demonic Cocker Spaniels. When her unholy offspring arrives, with giant malformed Cocker Ears and the freakish ability to silently communicate with vermin and crows, the friends band together to keep Mrs. Jumbo and her Unholy Child from destroying the Circus...and the World.

08-16-2013, 01:08 AM	#73
Infernal King Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:2	Maleficient commands ALL THE POWERS OF HELL. Her appeal stems from the fact that she's PURE, UNREPENTANTLY, GLEEFULLY EVIL. I wouldn't watch this movie if you paid me. Between this and butchering The Snow Queen into the ultra-generic, mother-of-missed-opportunities Frozen, Disney has permanently turned me off to their new output. I won't be be wasting any more time or money on their steaming piles of shit.

08-16-2013, 01:32 AM	#74
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	If anyone thinks I'm going overboard, well -- sure. I'm always going overboard. That's what makes me "me". But anyway...forgive me if I go on a Tarantino rant with you... ...but Maleficent is so evil, she doesn't kill Baby Aurora on the spot (though it sure seems she could have). No, instead, she says, "I'm going to let all of you fall in love with her, and every year is going to be better than the last. For sixteen long years, every day she is going to grow more beautiful and friendly, until you are out of your mind in love with her -- and THEN I'm going to kill her!" THAT'S Walt's Maleficent. "The Mistress of All Evil". And that's why Disney fans are shaking their heads today at this "misunderstood, fighting for her Kingdom" plot synopsis.

08-16-2013, 01:41 AM	#75
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	"Don't hate me when I bite you or try to kill you. I'm just misunderstood. Say what? Oh, all that 'Forces of Hell' and 'Mistress of All Evil' talk...well, I was upset. But I can find my path to true happiness again someday! Now...lie still so I can bite you..." MALEFICENT -- Coming Soon, 2014

08-16-2013, 05:03 PM	#79
zafisher94 Power Member Member since:Feb 2012 Location:NJ 4K collection:387 Blu-ray collection:1837 DVD collection:194 Digital collection:1066	That plot is atrocious! I had no interest in this to begin with (I don't see any point in doing live action versions of the animated films), but if that's the direction they're going, I may not even give this a chance. I hate whitewashing, and that's exactly what they're doing. If they weren't prepared to make a film that centered around a purely evil villain, then they shouldn't have made this. I would've been happy if they did it similar to the Devil's Rejects, where you have loathsome character, yet find them appealing, despite knowing you're supposed to hate them.

08-16-2013, 05:17 PM	#80
Jasonic Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Utah 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:877 Trading Score:115	I guess we should have known. Disney wouldn't make a movie where it's title character is pure evil. I was at least thinking it could have gone down the road of Hook. Dustin Hoffman was likable as Captain Hook, but he really didn't have any redeeming quality. I have to say, I am not even fond of that poster.

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