6/10
And, Now, For That Magic Moment!
18 June 2014
Favorite Maleficent Quote: "Oh, they're hopeless. A complete disgrace to the forces of evil."

Once Upon a Dream...

Does anyone here not know the story of Sleeping Beauty? Well, if they don't, then they really ought to be ashamed of themselves and promptly spanked for their ignorance.

Sleeping Beauty would be Disney Studios' 16th animated feature. And, back at the time (1959), it would also be their most expensive and elaborate production ever.

Set in 14th Century England, this film's story is actually a very simple and straightforward telling of the classic fairy tale, with music adapted from Tchaikovsky.

At birth, Aurora, daughter of King Stefan and Queen Leah, is cursed by the wicked sorceress, Maleficent. Due to a mere oversight, accompanied by a rude remark, Aurora is destined to die, by Maleficent's words, before sundown on the day of her 16th birthday after touching the poisonous spindle of a wooden spinning wheel.

And, it's only through true love's kiss that Aurora can ever hope to be saved.

Ah! 'Tis so romantic! No?

Suitable enough to be enjoyed by all ages, Sleeping Beauty is an awesome kaleidoscope-spectacle of some of the most impressive animation that you're ever going to see this side of CGI.
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