{"id":4890,"date":"2019-10-18T15:40:46","date_gmt":"2019-10-18T22:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=4890"},"modified":"2019-10-19T13:12:42","modified_gmt":"2019-10-19T20:12:42","slug":"maleficent-mistress-of-evil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2019\/maleficent-mistress-of-evil\/","title":{"rendered":"Maleficent: Mistress of Evil * Magnificent Performances, Beautiful Art Direction, Wandering Script"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/maleficent.poster.jpg?resize=152%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4905\" width=\"152\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/maleficent.poster.jpg?resize=203%2C300&amp;ssl=1 203w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/maleficent.poster.jpg?w=675&amp;ssl=1 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Jolleen M. comments, \u201c<em>Maleficent: Mistress of Evil<\/em> is totally intriguing because of how unpredictable the storyline is. The writers applied their creativity and the CGI brings it all to life. The visuals along with the emotional impact made watching this film an exciting experience.\u201d Benjamin P. adds, \u201cThe film doesn\u2019t give Angelina Jolie much to do this time around and I was surprised at the scarce amount of dialogue she is given. Jolie is magnetic onscreen and the film should have utilized her powerful presence more.\u201d Jordan M. chimes in with, \u201cThis movie successfully switches between the happy and dark sides of the ongoing feud with the mythical creatures and the humans. Also, the amount of effort and detail that went into the art direction and special effects pays off to make the film even better.\u201d Zoe C. comments, \u201cThe story flows very nicely; it is like watching how a great fairy tale comes to life in the big screen, but <em>Maleficent: Mistress of Evil<\/em> doesn\u2019t take us beyond the impact of the first movie.\u201d Kimbirly O., KIDS FIRST! Adult reviewer concludes with, \u201cI give this film 3 of 5 stars for its lack of character development and a shifting storyline. The casting is exemplary, especially the humorous takes when Maleficent is made to be more human. Costumes, hair and makeup are stunning. Make no mistake; some of the scenes will be scary to younger children. There is a lot of CGI violence and many off-screen deaths.\u201d See their full reviews below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maleficent: Mistress of Evil<br>By Zoe C., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-03vBtjIAbk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2014, when I was 6, I\ncried so emotionally at a movie for the first time during one of the climactic\nscenes of&nbsp;<em>Maleficent<\/em>. That origin story made a great point showing\nwhere this classic villain came from. Now, at 11, I am sure there is evil in\nthis world, and that it can be found where is not expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-02088Rsm.jpg?resize=225%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4915\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-02088Rsm.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-02088Rsm.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-02088Rsm.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-02088Rsm.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Elle Fanning is Aurora, Angelina Jolie is Maleficent and Sam Riley is Diaval in Disney\u2019s live-action MALEFICENT:  MISTRESS OF EVIL<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;<em>Maleficent:\nMistress of Evil<\/em>, a new sequel to\nthe live-action film,&nbsp;the story starts with Maleficent (Angelina\nJolie) and Princess Aurora (Elle Fanning) having a happily ever after\ngodmother-goddaughter relationship. But when Aurora decides to marry Prince Phillip (Harris\nDickinson), Maleficent\u2019s instincts trigger a war. Will Aurora marry the Prince and find true love?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Angelina Jolie is again\nthe perfect Maleficent: she is sarcastic and funny, wise, sensitive and evil.\nShe portrays all these different qualities so well. Another performance I\nenjoyed is Chiwetel Ejiofor\u2019s Conall, a male fairy from the Dark Fay. He shows\nthe beauty of being a true leader in a very subtle tone, and it is an original\ncharacter from the traditional Disney film. Michelle Pfieffer is very charming\nas Queen Ingrith, and the dinner scene where she is confronted by Maleficent\nshows a very interesting encounter from two powerful actresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-WMaygxQjfQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The visuals in the film\nare beautiful:&nbsp; The costumes are stunning\nand the whole movie is so beautiful to watch. We see the splendor of castles\nand the reign of the humans. The Dark Fay is this obscure underground place\nthat despite its dreary appearance becomes a place for truth. The music from\nGeoff Zanelli enhances the scenes transporting us to this mythical place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-00337SM.jpg?resize=225%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4912\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-00337SM.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-00337SM.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-00337SM.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-00337SM.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Elle Fanning is Aurora in Disney\u2019s live-action MALEFICENT:  MISTRESS OF EVIL<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The story flows very\nnicely; it is like watching how a great fairy tale comes to life in the big\nscreen, but <em>Maleficent: Mistress of Evil<\/em>\ndoesn\u2019t take us beyond the impact of the first movie. It is very well done and\nreiterates there\u2019s no black or white but areas of gray. The message of this\nfilm is that love does not always end well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give&nbsp;<em>Maleficent:\nMistress of Evil<\/em>&nbsp;4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 6 to 16.\nIt releases in theatres on October 18, 2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maleficent: Mistress of Evil<br>By Jolleen Mejia, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_gwd2OxAA38?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Maleficent: Mistress of Evil<\/em> is totally intriguing because of\nhow unpredictable the storyline is. The writers applied their creativity and\nthe CGI brings it all to life. The visuals along with the emotional impact made\nwatching this film an exciting experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-05251sm.jpg?resize=150%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4923\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-05251sm.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-05251sm.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-05251sm.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-05251sm.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This film is the sequel to <em>Maleficent<\/em>\n(2014). It is best to watch <em>Maleficent <\/em>first\nand then watch <em>Maleficent: Mistress of\nEvil <\/em>to have a better understanding. This series is based on the story of\nSleeping Beauty and the writers add their own twists, so you might be\nunfamiliar with the plot even if you know the plot of Sleeping Beauty. The\nstory starts off with Prince Philip\u2019s proposal to Aurora. Their marriage will unite two\nkingdoms, the Moors and Ulstead. The problem is that the queens of the kingdoms\nare not on good terms so the marriage does not happen smoothly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Angelina Jolie plays the powerful and bold Maleficent. Angelina\nJolie is perfectly cast for this role with her strong cheekbones and how she\ncommands all the attention. Through subtle changes in her eyes and facial\nexpressions she shows a lot of emotion. Elle Fanning plays sweet and innocent Aurora. Fanning is a wonderful\nactor as well who can be soft and tough at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-02974Rsm.jpg?resize=225%2C166&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4920\" width=\"225\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-02974Rsm.jpg?resize=300%2C221&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-02974Rsm.jpg?resize=768%2C566&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-02974Rsm.jpg?resize=1024%2C754&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-02974Rsm.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Harris Dickinson is Prince Phillip, Elle Fanning is Aurora, Robert Lindsay is King John and Michelle Pfeiffer is Queen Ingrith in Disney\u2019s live-action MALEFICENT:  MISTRESS OF EVIL<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The CGI of the fairies and creatures is very realistic. They are\ncolorful and the habitat that they live in is pleasing to look at as well. I\nespecially love the CGI for Maleficent\u2019s wings. They move as one with Angelina\nJolie and also help convey her emotions. Maleficent goes through many costume\nchanges and they are all stunning, even though they have a limited number of\ncolors to work with. The costumes highlight her power and confidence. The\ncostumes for Aurora\nare very flowery and emphasize her innocence. The costumes for Aurora are also symbolic later on in the\nfilm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I simply cannot choose a favorite part of the film. There are so\nmany parts where I cried and laughed. I don\u2019t want to spoil anything so all I\ncan say is that I love the scenes where Maleficent gets to use her strong\nwings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-02931Rv2Csm.jpg?resize=225%2C140&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4919\" width=\"225\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-02931Rv2Csm.jpg?resize=300%2C187&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-02931Rv2Csm.jpg?resize=768%2C478&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-02931Rv2Csm.jpg?resize=1024%2C637&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-02931Rv2Csm.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Angelina Jolie is Maleficent, Sam Riley is Diaval, Jenn Murray is Gerda, Harris Dickinson is Prince Phillip, Elle Fanning is Aurora, Robert Lindsay is King John and Michelle Pfeiffer is Queen Ingrith in Disney\u2019s live-action MALEFICENT:  MISTRESS OF EVIL.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are multiple prominent messages and even more underlying\nmessages that can be found in this film. One of the main messages is about\nlooking past appearances to communicate with others. Many of the humans judge\nthe creatures based on what they look like. They stereotype and assume the\nactions of these creatures, which creates unnecessary apprehension. This can\nalso be applied to our world today, so it is wonderful that the film brings\nawareness to this problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love the crazy ride that <em>Maleficent:\nMistress of Evil<\/em> has brought me on and you will love it too! I give this\nfilm 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18. Even Disney adult fans\nwill enjoy this. Be sure to watch when it comes out in theaters on October 18,\n2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maleficent: Mistress of Evil<br>By Benjamin Price, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TeJoQbBqSfY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Maleficent: Mistress of Evil<\/em> explores the world of\nits archetypal big-bad title character\u2014the witch from the iconic fairy tale\nSleeping Beauty\u2014but fans who met her in Disney\u2019s 2014 live action film will be\ndisappointed with the overstuffed plot and uneven tone in this film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-07207Rsm.jpg?resize=225%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4924\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-07207Rsm.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-07207Rsm.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-07207Rsm.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-07207Rsm.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Michelle Pfeiffer is Queen Ingrith and David Gyasi is Percival in Disney\u2019s live-action MALEFICENT:  MISTRESS OF EVIL.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) protects the Moors,\na place inhabited by a vast array of magical creatures from fairies to humanoid\ntrees. Her daughter Aurora (Elle Fanning) accepts a marriage proposal from\nPrince Phillip (Harris Dickinson), prompting talks of peace and unity between\nthe Moors and Phillip\u2019s kingdom. Maleficent wearily meets her daughter\u2019s\nin-laws, King John (Robert Lindsay) and Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer). The\nalready tense evening escalates when King John becomes cursed and Maleficent is\nbelieved to be at fault. She flees, but Aurora\nrefuses to go with her. Maleficent goes on a journey of self-discovery and must\nrestore order between humankind and her kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Maleficent: Mistress of Evil<\/em> is so steadfast in the\ngritty approach it takes to its fairy tale world; it often undermines the magic\nthat makes these stories so enduringly popular. When it comes to fairy tales,\nrealism and gloom is not what has kept them in the public consciousness for\ncenturies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2019_06_28_MMOE_TLR2_Publicity_Still_013-1.jpg?resize=225%2C94&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4909\" width=\"225\" height=\"94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2019_06_28_MMOE_TLR2_Publicity_Still_013-1.jpg?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2019_06_28_MMOE_TLR2_Publicity_Still_013-1.jpg?resize=768%2C321&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2019_06_28_MMOE_TLR2_Publicity_Still_013-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C428&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2019_06_28_MMOE_TLR2_Publicity_Still_013-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Maleficent does have some high points. The\ncostume and production design are phenomenal, further suspending you in this\nworld. There are some pretty awe-inspiring shots from Maleficent\u2019s point of\nview as she soars through the sky. There are also some interesting ideas about\nfamily and parenting here; far more interesting than the exploits of the tribe\nof fellow fairies Maleficent meets. If any of the individual ideas presented\nwere given room to breathe and develop, the film would be much better for it.\nInstead, there\u2019s a lack of focus that clouds much of the runtime and it\u2019s clear\nthe film doesn\u2019t quite know what it wants to accomplish. They pack too many\ncharacters and subplots into one film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-03886Rsm.jpg?resize=225%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4922\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-03886Rsm.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-03886Rsm.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-03886Rsm.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-03886Rsm.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Michelle Pfeiffer is Queen Ingrith and Jenn Murray is Gerda in Disney\u2019s live-action MALEFICENT:  MISTRESS OF EVIL.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the costs is screen-time for Maleficent.\nThe film doesn\u2019t give Angelina Jolie much to do this time around and I was\nsurprised at the scarce amount of dialogue she is given. When she\u2019s training\nherself to smile or going verbally head-to-head with Queen Ingrith, Jolie\nshines. Jolie is magnetic onscreen and the film should have utilized her\npowerful presence more. One consolation though is Michelle Pfeiffer delving\ninto the role of a villain. Her passive-aggressive manner mixes well with a\njaded, nihilistic worldview and she\u2019s a lot of fun to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend <em>Maleficent: Mistress of Evil<\/em> for\nages 11 to 17 due to mass fantasy violence. For a film about peace and\ntogetherness, it\u2019s pretty violent and pushes the envelope on its PG rating. I\ngive it 1.5 out of 5 stars. The film comes out in theaters October 18, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maleficent: Mistress\nof Evil&nbsp;<br>\nBy Jordan\nMillar, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7fRM7Bp9kw0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/abc13.com\/entertainment\/sandy-kenyon-reviews-maleficent-mistress-of-evil\/5628944\/\">https:\/\/abc13.com\/entertainment\/sandy-kenyon-reviews-maleficent-mistress-of-evil\/5628944\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Maleficent:\nMistress of Evil<\/em> is a very emotional and fantastical movie with a unique take on\nthe classic fairytale of Sleeping Beauty. Since I saw the first live-action <em>Maleficent<\/em> movie and the original\nDisney&#8217;s <em>Sleeping Beauty<\/em>, I was\nreally eager to see how the second <em>Maleficent<\/em>\nwould compare to those, and this sequel does them justice. I am glad that we\nget to know more about Maleficent, the &#8220;villain&#8221; of the story.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-07207Rsm.jpg?resize=225%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4924\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-07207Rsm.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-07207Rsm.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-07207Rsm.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-07207Rsm.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Michelle Pfeiffer is Queen Ingrith and David Gyasi is Percival in Disney\u2019s live-action MALEFICENT:  MISTRESS OF EVIL.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This movie successfully\nswitches between the happy and dark sides of the ongoing feud with the mythical\ncreatures and the humans. Also, the amount of effort and detail that went into\nthe art direction and special effects pays off to make the film even better.\nFrom the sets to the mysterious woodland creatures, everything is colorful,\nvibrant and beautifully detailed, which makes it feel like you are in another\nworld.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is fun to see\nAngelina Jolie play Maleficent again because she provides the perfect balance\nof strength and sweetness. The movie also introduces us to many new characters,\nsuch as Prince Phillip&#8217;s evil mother, Queen Ingrith, and the Dark Fey, a group\nof winged creatures similar to Maleficent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/01_maleficent2_dtlr2_4k_r709f_still.089181.jpg?resize=225%2C119&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4906\" width=\"225\" height=\"119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/01_maleficent2_dtlr2_4k_r709f_still.089181.jpg?resize=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/01_maleficent2_dtlr2_4k_r709f_still.089181.jpg?w=432&amp;ssl=1 432w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Angelina Jolie is Maleficent in Disney\u2019s MALEFICENT:  MISTRESS OF EVIL.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Maleficent: Mistress of Evil<\/em> spends a lot of time on\nthe execution of the Queen&#8217;s plot to take down Maleficent and other magical\ncreatures, but never really explains how the Queen is able to get the\ninformation she needs to fulfill her plan.&nbsp;Some parts of the plot needed\nto be developed more but seemed rushed to get to the epic battle scene. Also,\nbecause there is so much going on with the battle plot, there isn&#8217;t really an\nopportunity to find out a lot more about Maleficent.&nbsp;The first film was\nall about Maleficent, which is what made it so great. In <em>Maleficent: Mistress of Evil<\/em>, her character is more on the sidelines\nup until the end.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The moral of this movie is that anyone can\nbe good or bad and not to judge a book by its cover, because villains can come\nin many different forms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film has a lot of beautiful visuals\nand lighthearted magic, but there are also some very dark scenes. I rate this\nfilm 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 7 to 18, as well as adults. <em>Maleficent:\nMistress of Evil <\/em>hits theaters on Friday October 18, 2019 so check it out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maleficent:\nMistress of Evil<br>\nBy Kimbirly Orr, KIDS FIRST! Adult Juror<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n0OFH4xpPr4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Maleficent\n(Angelina Jolie) is the great bad queen! As you may recall, Maleficent is the\nevil queen from Disney&#8217;s <em>Sleeping Beauty.<\/em> As her character came to life,\nit is a dark reminder of how electric this actress is, and how good it is to be\nbad!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2019_05_09_MMOE_dtlr1_4.jpg?resize=225%2C127&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4907\" width=\"225\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2019_05_09_MMOE_dtlr1_4.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2019_05_09_MMOE_dtlr1_4.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2019_05_09_MMOE_dtlr1_4.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2019_05_09_MMOE_dtlr1_4.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Jolie\nrocked this role in 2014&#8217;s <em>Maleficent<\/em>, a film\nre-imagined from the character&#8217;s point-of-view. It was dark and scary, and the\ncostumes reminded me of Halloween.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This\nfilm centers on a clash between Maleficent and Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer), Mother of Prince Phillip (Harris Dickinson), a human royal from a nearby kingdom who\nwants to marry Aurora (Elle Fanning), Maleficent&#8217;s human\ngoddaughter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Aurora is Queen of the Moors and she and\nPrince Phillip both prefer peace to violence; their hope of building a bridge\nbetween the human kingdom and the magical\ncreatures that live on the moors is not to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-07773Rsm.jpg?resize=150%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4925\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-07773Rsm.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-07773Rsm.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-07773Rsm.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/MAL2-07773Rsm.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What\nshould have been a celebratory engagement dinner becomes a waged war. Queen\nIngrith\u2019s disrespect begins with her meal choice and escalates to providing\niron cutlery, which equates to death to faeries. Throughout the verbal barbs\nwhich ensue, there are references to racist and current political regimes,\nincluding the current U.S.\nborder crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maleficent\nis injured and saved by another winged creature. She awakes to learn she is not\nthe single of her kind. In fact, the story gets a bit disjointed as a back story\nis revealed to explain the change of venue, and introduces hundreds of winged\ncreatures from all over the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As\nMaleficent\u2019s new tribe decides to fight, Queen Ingrith is preparing for war far\nbelow the royal castle walls. The intricate detail to new characters and\nwarfare means the fight is ahead and the architect is revealed. In the\nbeginning, we are lead to believe Maleficent is evil, dark and scary \u2013 oh\ncontraire! Maleficent has scary powers, but the true villain is yet to be divulged.\n&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2019_06_28_MMOE_TLR2_Publicity_Still_015.jpg?resize=225%2C95&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4911\" width=\"225\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2019_06_28_MMOE_TLR2_Publicity_Still_015.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2019_06_28_MMOE_TLR2_Publicity_Still_015.jpg?resize=768%2C324&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2019_06_28_MMOE_TLR2_Publicity_Still_015.jpg?resize=1024%2C431&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2019_06_28_MMOE_TLR2_Publicity_Still_015.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ncostumes are beautiful, especially the makeup on Angelina Jolie, which is spectacular.\nThe story moves about a lot. In fact, I feel it harms character development.\nIt\u2019s Disney so, of course, there is a cute furry animal that will become plush\nmerchandising gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give this film 3 of\n5 stars for its lack of character development and a shifting storyline. The\ncasting is exemplary, especially the humorous takes when Maleficent is made to\nbe more human. Costumes, hair and makeup are stunning. This film will appeal to\nages 9 to 18, and introduces elements of Sleeping Beauty. Make no mistake; some\nof the scenes will be scary to younger children. There is a lot of CGI violence\nand many off-screen deaths. It opens in theaters October 18, 2019 so check it\nout. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Jolleen M. comments, \u201cMaleficent: Mistress of Evil is totally intriguing because of how unpredictable the storyline is. The writers applied their creativity and the CGI brings it all to life. The visuals along with the emotional impact made watching this film an exciting experience.\u201d Benjamin P. adds, \u201cThe film doesn\u2019t give Angelina Jolie much to do this time around and I was surprised at the scarce amount of dialogue she is given. Jolie is magnetic onscreen and the film should have utilized her powerful presence more.\u201d Jordan M. chimes in with, \u201cThis movie successfully switches between the happy and dark sides of the ongoing feud with the mythical creatures and the humans. Also, the amount of effort and detail that went into the art direction and special effects pays off to make the film even better.\u201d Benjamin P. Zoe C. comments, \u201cThe story flows very nicely; it is like watching how a great fairy tale comes to life in the big screen, but Maleficent: Mistress of Evil doesn\u2019t take us beyond the impact of the first movie. It is very well done and reiterates there\u2019s no black or white but areas of gray. The message of this film is that love does not always end well.\u201d Kimbirly O., KIDS FIRST! Adult reviewer concludes with, \u201cI give this film 3 of 5 stars for its lack of character development and a shifting storyline. The casting is exemplary, especially the humorous takes when Maleficent is made to be more human. Costumes, hair and makeup are stunning. This film will appeal to ages 9 to 18, and introduces elements of Sleeping Beauty. Make no mistake; some of the scenes will be scary to younger children. There is a lot of CGI violence and many off-screen deaths.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[15],"tags":[717,399,723,730,131,237,725,731,721,727,722,713,720,724,716,726,733,712,719,718,714,728,729,715,732,211],"class_list":["post-4890","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-feature-film-reviews","tag-angelina-jolie","tag-chiwetel-ejiofor","tag-david-gyasi","tag-disney-films-india","tag-ed-skrein","tag-elle-fanning","tag-fantasy","tag-geoff-zanelli","tag-harris-dickinson","tag-henry-braham","tag-imelda-saunton","tag-joachim-ronning","tag-juno-temple","tag-lewley-manville","tag-maleficent","tag-maleficent-2","tag-maleficent-mistress-of-evil","tag-micah-fitzerman-blue","tag-michelle-pfeiffer","tag-mistress-of-evil","tag-noah-harpster","tag-patrick-tatopoulos","tag-sam-riley","tag-teresa-mahoney","tag-walt-disney-studios-india","tag-zoe-cannella"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paS5I2-1gS","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4890","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4890"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4890\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4931,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4890\/revisions\/4931"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4890"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4890"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4890"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}