Maleficent: Mistress of Evil 4K Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.0
Video		4.5
Audio		4.0
Extras		3.0
Overall		4.0

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil 4K Blu-ray Movie Review

An impressive (if non-essential) store exclusive 4K UHD edition

A return to the story which began with the 2014 Disney production, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil once again shifts audience expectations with the fairy tail twist adding new surprises in good measure. The storyline picks up with the characters five years following the end of the events in the first Maleficent film. Once again, Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) is at the front-and-center while she helps to act as the protector of the land. Her relationship with Aurora (Elle Fanning) continues to develop as the young princess is transitioning into her role as Queen. The topic of marriage for Aurora looms. As drama unfolds and surprising twists unravel, the film adds to the fantasy, mystery, and excitement of the fantastical universe and will have audiences on the edge of their seat. Director Joachim Rønning (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) gives a new spin to the myth of Maleficent.

Not so evil, after all.

To read more on the film and release please refer to the review published by my fellow Blu-ray.com colleague, Martin Liebman. Please note my rating on the film itself is my own opinion on the film.

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

For a complete evaluation of the video quality on the 4K release please click here to view the published review on the standard edition.

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

For a complete evaluation of the audio quality on the 4K release please click here to view the published review on the standard edition.

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

Walt Disney Studios and Target have collaborated on a store exclusive collectors edition of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil which is sure to delight fans of the fantasy film. The release comes in a gorgeously designed DigiPack style release with deluxe fold-out packaging and outstanding photography that showcases the cast. The release includes a stylish slipcover o-card as well and feels special in hand. The release includes a 4K UHD disc, a Blu-ray disc, and a digital code.

Opening up the collectors set, the package similarly contains a 36 page gallery book which includes a plethora of enticing photographs from the film and illustrations showcasing the costume designs and concept art that showcases the various environments in the film (from the Forest Fey to the Dark Fey landscapes). The guide includes information relevant to the production of the film (with particular focus on the return to the story, the addition of Michelle Pfeiffer to the ensemble cast, the fantasy landscapes, and the gowns designed for Elle Fanning). The included booklet is a quick and enjoyable read. Disney fans may consider it a nice bonus.

For a complete break-down of the on-disc supplements please click here to view the published review on the standard edition.

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Though not as impressive as the first Maleficent outing, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is nonetheless a reasonably engaging sequel which is all the better for a charming performance from Elle Fanning. Angelina Jolie is similarly impressive while returning to the title role. The film has some quality special effects, production design merits, and costumes. The Target exclusive 4K edition has an impressively designed DigiPack style package with a gallery book that is a nice little add-on to the release. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is an imperfect but reasonably engaging film that is worth a watch.