For those who have watched the classic Disney movie, Sleeping Beauty, you’ll know it’s about Princess Aurora and the quest to wake her from slumber thanks to a spinning wheel and the villain, Maleficent.
Disney’s hit MALEFICENT, tells the backstory of the villain, why she became so angry and more about the story of the famous curse which needed true loves kiss.
Explore the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain in this wickedly fun twist on the classic “Sleeping Beauty.” In an unforgiving mood after a neighboring kingdom threatens her forest, Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) places an irrevocable curse on the king’s newborn daughter, the Princess Aurora. But as the child grows, Maleficent finds herself becoming fond of the girl. And as the conflict between the two realms intensifies, Maleficent realizes that Aurora may hold the key to peace in the land. Journey beyond the fairy tale in this soaring adventure that is “visually arresting, brilliantly designed” (Andrew Barker, Variety).
Quite honestly, I originally didn’t want to see MALEFICENT, only because I’ve never cared for Angelina Jolie movies. Yet, she IS perfect for the role. You will find a whole new empathy for the character and find yourself cheering, for once, the villain. It truly is a great movie!
You can get your Blu-ray Combo Pack of Disney’s MALEFICENT in stores starting November 4th!
Bonus Features: Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital HD/SD & Disney Movies Anywhere
- From Fairy Tale to Feature Film – Reimagining Maleficent for a new generation
- Building An Epic Battle –Creating the clash between Maleficent and King Henry’s Forces
- Classic Couture – Examine Maleficent’s spellbinding head wraps and jewelry.
- Maleficent Revealed – Explore the layers of extraordinary special effects.
- Aurora: Becoming A Beauty – Elle Fanning reveals her lifelong love of Disney’s original animated classic.
- Deleted Scenes: “Stefan In King’s Chamber”, “Pixie Idiots”, “Diaval asks about the Curse”, “Pixies Seek Asylum”, “Suitor” and More!
Join the cast and crew as they explore how Disney’s animated classic “Sleeping Beauty” was re-imagined as an innovative, live-action epic in “From Fairy Tale to Feature Film.” Discover how King Henry and Maleficent’s opening battle scene was created using gigantic wire rigs and elaborate choreography in “Building an Epic Battle.”
Learn how playing Aurora was a fairytale come true for actress Elle Fanning in “Aurora: Becoming A Beauty.” And find out more about the meticulous detail that went into creating Maleficent’s elaborate head wraps, rings and other accessories in “Classic Couture.” Viewers can also relive the film’s journey to the screen through concept art, layered visual effects and behind the scenes footage in “Maleficent Revealed.”
Have you seen Disney’s MALEFICENT?
Disclosure: I received product to facilitate this review, all opinions are my own.
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Andrea Kruse says
11/03/2014 at 7:35 amThis is a the top of my “must-see” list! I am not a Jolie fan either, but the costumes and sets look amazing! Thanks for the reminder to pick up the DVD.
Stephanie says
11/03/2014 at 7:36 amI’m so disappointed with myself.. I was dying to see this in theaters, but I never got around to it. Definitely picking up a copy now!
xo,
Stephanie
Diary of a Debutante
http://www.thediaryofadebutante.com
Victor Goguen says
11/03/2014 at 8:08 amThis movie was never on my radar before but you’ve gotten my interest peaked to see it now.
Jenna Wood says
11/03/2014 at 8:32 amBelieve it or not, we have not made it around to this film yet. It is on our rental list for sure though, as it will probably make a good lazy holiday afternoon film.
Debi says
11/03/2014 at 8:35 amI can not wait for this to come out tomorrow. I have been dying to see it
debbie s says
11/03/2014 at 1:32 pmLoved this movie!
Nathania H says
11/03/2014 at 3:35 pmThis movie, sounds amazing…I can’t wait to watch, I had no idea it had anything to do with Sleeping Beauty, defiantly a must see!
Jeanette Jackson says
11/03/2014 at 6:33 pmI’ll have to buy this one for my grandchildren.
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
11/04/2014 at 5:52 amgood movie, i liked it
Brenda Roy says
11/04/2014 at 9:35 amwould love to see this movie! Have liked Maleficent for ages
Joanne says
11/04/2014 at 10:51 amLooking forward to seeing this movie as well.
Caelin W says
11/04/2014 at 10:55 amI haven’t seen this yet, but I am looking forward to watching it with my girls on DVD. They love the Disney Sleeping Beauty animated version, so it will be nice to hear/see the story from a different perspective.
Susan Hanley says
11/04/2014 at 10:59 amMy husband took our granddaughter to see this movie. She reminded me yesterday that it goes on sale today. Nana buys all the good movies.
Janet N says
11/04/2014 at 12:11 pmThis movie was totally amazing. Cannot wait to get it on Blu-ray
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
11/04/2014 at 12:22 pmI liked this movie it was really good.
Megan Legault-Wood says
11/04/2014 at 1:55 pmLoved this movie – it was great to learn the story behind the “Evil Queen” 🙂
Lisa O'Neil says
11/04/2014 at 4:25 pmLooking forward to getting my own copy of this movie. Angelina Jolie was perfectly cast.
Christy E says
11/04/2014 at 8:07 pmI have not seen it but looks like a great one to watch with my niece!
Teresa Claire says
11/04/2014 at 8:13 pmI haven’t seen it before but this post reminded me that this is one movie on my list of must see movies, thank you.
Tiffany Rotulo says
11/04/2014 at 8:23 pmI have not seen this movie yet but after reading your review I’m putting it on my list.
Nicole g says
11/05/2014 at 6:42 amAwesome movie us a must watch now. Thanks
Corry L. says
11/05/2014 at 8:05 amI’m really looking forward to seeing this movie! Sleeping Beauty was one of my favourite Disney stories when I was a kid!
Ashley says
11/05/2014 at 9:39 amI have seen this movie when it first came to theaters. I absolutely loved it from the beginning to end. My boyfriend didn’t like it that much because it was different then Sleeping Beauty. I also thought that Angelina Jolie played Maleficent really good and having her made the movie.
D says
11/05/2014 at 11:41 amLove Angelina Jolie, can’t wait to see her in this movie
Erika Letson says
11/05/2014 at 4:10 pmI would love to see this with my daughter. We’ll be picking up a copy! Great review!
beth says
11/05/2014 at 6:47 pmI havent had a chance to see this movie – but Ive just read its out on DVD.. I need to see this !!
heidi c. says
11/05/2014 at 6:57 pmWe somehow missed this when it was in the theatres but are definitely going to watch it now that it is out on DVD.
Erika E says
11/06/2014 at 12:38 pmI put this on my Christmas list. I think I’ll like it even more than the kids.
Ali P says
11/07/2014 at 9:48 amWe’re watching this tonight!
Shannon Gnocato says
11/09/2014 at 12:35 amI haven’t had the chance to see this yet – I can’t wait!