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I finally watched Maleficent last weekend. I'd missed it when it was in theaters, and we were looking for something to watch this weekend. Redbox comes through again...

I wept.

Now, I know I'm a huge baby. My emotions are never far from the almost immediate surface. I'm not sure why that is - I've discussed it before.

Watching this, though, somehow touched me.

Firstly, Jolie's performance was incredible. INCREDIBLE. I'm not that familiar with her stuff, other than her face, which I'd seen on the news and things. She is very beautiful, to be sure. I don't know if the rest of her acting is like this, but I thought she really just nailed the part.

I also didn't have any clue what the film would be about, other than that it was loosely based on the classic tale - Sleeping Beauty - which of course I'd seen/heard many times. So the twists and surprises in this film were very fun and entertaining. And moving.

What spoke to me most of all, however, was the idea that people with good intentions can make something pure and beautiful into something that is hurt. That nefarious acts used to manipulate others can cause great harm.That people with a lust for power often do not understand the import of their acts and decisions. And that innocent people are always the first victims of such manipulation.

The line that sticks with me is - You have stolen what is left of my heart.

If you haven't seen it, I would highly recommend it. Highly. I won't say any more here, because I'd hate to ruin some of the surprises.

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