Shapiro further commented that the character of Stefan, his theft of the Moors' riches the jewel , and his mutilation of Maleficent's wings for the sake of his ambition were references to the.
In deference to critics, the second Act of the film simply does not maintain the wonder and innovation of the start; and Elle Fanning, a future actress of great promise, seems slightly lost in an under-written part.
As he lies dying, he declares that whoever kills Maleficent will be named his successor and marry his daughter.