Just watched "Maleficent" and you know what? Its just beautiful, screw the plot and its weirdness and stupidity. I was just enjoying the picture.
It's a great spin on the old tale, certainly, and it's fleshed out with character motivations that are missing from the fairy tale. That said, I think it would be enjoyed by children more. So though I find it good, it's not enough to make me recommend it to friends.