Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) had installed Aurora (Elle Fanning) as the queen of the fairy land of Moors. Prince Philip proposes to Aurora. Their marriage would unite the Moors with the human Kingdom of Ulstead. Maleficent is once again feared as the story of her evil curse spreads. Unbeknownst to them, Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer) is working to wipe out the fairies and conquer the Moors.
It follows the rules of sequels by having a bigger war and diving deeper into the protagonist's origins. It's rather standard and uninspired. Non of the Dark Faes stand out. There is a mechanical quality to the writing and sometimes, it misses some good opportunities. It would be better to have a smaller ending with Maleficent saving Aurora and the fairies. It doesn't need a war. It would be a better and simpler conclusion.
It follows the rules of sequels by having a bigger war and diving deeper into the protagonist's origins. It's rather standard and uninspired. Non of the Dark Faes stand out. There is a mechanical quality to the writing and sometimes, it misses some good opportunities. It would be better to have a smaller ending with Maleficent saving Aurora and the fairies. It doesn't need a war. It would be a better and simpler conclusion.