Walt Disney's first widescreen animated film is a variation on the "Snow White" legend, as Princess Aurora is cursed by evil witch queen Maleficent to die before her 16th birthday by pricking her finger on a spindle wheel. To prevent this, her father the King sends her into the care of three good but bumbling fairy godmothers who raise her, but are still unable to prevent the curse, though Aurora's love Prince Philip will revive her with a kiss, if he can first survive the trap set for him by Maleficent, and then battle her when she transforms herself into a huge dragon. Superbly animated film with a most vivid climax. Story may not be original, but will hold children spellbound, and remains entertaining for adults.
Review of Sleeping Beauty
