Unlike Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return, this movie seems to be geared towards older children and adults. It has a PG rating, but seems darker than most Disney movies. Angelina Jolie's creepy-eyed portrayal of Maleficent might be too much for young viewers--her chilling laugh and eery smile are enough to make me jumpy. The dolls for this movie also seem to be designed for an older crowd, too, which offers a nice contrast to my last review.
Both the Disney Store and Jakks Pacific have recently released 12" dolls based on characters from the Maleficent movie. The Disney Store currently only has Aurora and Maleficent ($34.95 each). Jakks Pacific has basic Aurora and Maleficent ($19.99 each), Coronation Aurora and Maleficent ($39.99 each), and also a Diaval figure that is available in a two-doll set with Coronation Maleficent. In this review, I will contrast the Jakks Pacific basic Maleficent with the Disney Store's version.
The Disney's Store's new 12" Maleficent ($34.95). |