Mirror MirrorMovie Reviews

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    Written March 30, 2012

    Better than Expected

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    I have to say after seeing the trailers for Mirror Mirror I thought it would be pretty campy. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how fun and kind of sweet the film is. There are definitely a couple of rather campy moments that I could have done without and the first 20 minutes are a bit on the slow side. But, once it gets going I really got into the world I was watching. Lily Collins as Snow White strikes a pretty good balance between the innocence of a girl hidden away and the strength of the heroine she's destined to become. I found both Armie Hammer and Julia Roberts to be a bit over the top but, not offensively so. However, the real stars of the film are the dwarfs. The interaction between themselves and Snow White is really funny and highly entertaining. Overall, I would definitely recommend seeing Mirror Mirror as just a truly fun movie.

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  • Must Go!
    Written March 31, 2012

    Great, GREAT movie!

    by wrude2

    This was SO ENTERTAINING! I was leery at first, but LOVED the characters, the plot, the COSTUMES! This movie HAS to win an award for the most MAGNIFICENT costumes I have ever seen. I LOVED this movie. Light and fun.

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    Written March 31, 2012

    Wait and watch it for free on TV, not worth movie money!

    by moviefanatic72

    We were really looking forward to seeing this movie. The previews made it look like it would be very funny. Be advised that every funny part there is in the movie (there are not that many!) you have already seen in the previews! Its the first movie in awhile that I was in the theater hoping it would end soon. See Hunger Games instead.

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  • Oh No!
    Written March 31, 2012

    Ugh.

    by dkosub

    Just a mishmash of horribleness. It's not funny. It's not engaging. It's boring. Julia Roberts is not "evil"; just selfish. Ms. Collins is cute but stuck in the middle between childhood and vamp --- very off-putting. Plot elements are fragmented and the show just doesn't get started (and, yes, remains booooorring. OH, I've already said that). The Dwarves.....un-funny. The stunts....silly. The CGI.....telling. The Vegas-Inspired castle is trite. The dialogue is not good. Could never figure out the Native Northwest American inspired "alternate" universe of the Mirror ~ weird.

    Will kids like it? Can't see how, really. Not much action save two and half fight scenes.

    Will adults like it? No.

    At the end I wanted a slice of that apple. Tell me again: what's the disadvantage to using magic???? Movies should be full of magic and this was nothing more than a cheap parlor trick. Boo.

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    Written April 2, 2012

    Pleasantly Surprised!

    by serenity426

    I was skeptical about this movie and was pleasantly surprised! It was cute and had just the right amount of humor! Glad we saw it...Julia Roberts is such a hoot as the evil Queen....loved Snow White's spunk. Great family movie...

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  • Must Go!
    Written March 31, 2012

    Brilliant movie!

    by Festival4

    Bravo, Tarsem! Mirror Mirror is artistic, enchanting, and inspiring, with beautiful, timely messages about social and ethical consciousness and inner strength as well as, sigh, true love. The sets and costumes are divine, and the casting is PERFECT! Julia Roberts, as always, is magnificent. She looks fabulous, of course, and her depth and wit...what it's all about. Nathan Lane: a true star. Lily Collins and Armie Hammer make the film. They are sweet, hilarious, nuanced, gorgeous, and superb actors.They should have very bright futures! The towering-in-spirit "dwarves" likewise make the film. These guys do it right: from banter to love and support--this movie has an even bigger heart because of them. Ditto: "bakers." The Bollywood-style celebration scene with the credits provides a very welcome touch of multiculturalism. It's all here: the you-must-watch-this fairytale story for the younger set and everything that makes movies unforgettable for the rest of us. Absolutely love it!

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  • So-so
    Written March 30, 2012

    Fell short for me

    by ScrappyWyf

    I saw Mirror Mirror at a special screening, a few months back. I took my 8-year old son with me to see it. From my perspective as a 30-something mom of 3 boys:

    Pros:
    1. Julia Roberts makes the movie. Snow White- played by Phil Collins' daughter- Lily Collins- gives a sweet performance and portrays a great Snow White. This movie just may catapult her to greater stardom!
    2. Costumes!!! Wow! Beautiful and imaginative.

    Cons:
    For me, the Dwarves were the biggest disappointment of the movie. I understood going in that this movie would be different than the original Snow White. I didn't, however, think the Dwarves would be characterized as thieves, drunks, and otherwise sleazy. They dress in camo and steal from people passing by their cottage in the woods. They don't 'whistle while they work," and in one scene, one of the Dwarves hiccups after telling the others he had just come from the bar- insinuating that he was still drunk. These are no innocent Dwarves!!

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    Written March 31, 2012

    Mirror, Mirror

    by globalreach

    Very funny! It's not the traditional fairy tale, but it works. Scenery and costumes are magnificent. Julia Roberts is both beautiful and evil as the stepmother. Lily Collins is cute as Snow White. Mare Winningham will touch many hearts as Baker Margaret a refreshingly real person who is both loyal and caring. The 7 dwarfs made the movie, and Mark Povinelli stood out. Good family movie, or just to belly laugh.

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  • Must Go!
    Written March 30, 2012

    Pleasantly Surprised: Captures Much the Same Vibe as "The Princess Bride"

    by cinema.cynic

    Saw the midnight premiere of "Mirror, Mirror". One of the smartest-written scripts in years! It's fun, self-aware, and takes the time to knock down the fourth wall to ensure the audience is in on the jokes. Energy/chemistry of the ensemble cast is infectious, and the laugh-out-loud/big grin moments had me thinking "Princess Bride" before the first act was over.

    Roberts is an amazing Evil Queen. She shifts gears from vain to funny to sinister without missing a beat, and Lane brings a lot of warmth and depth to Brighton, but it's the dwarves (Klebba, Prentice, and Co) who truly steal the show. Their banter and interplay are infectious and they deliver the most memorable scenes.

    Hammer's Prince is affable, but careful not to upstage Collins' Snow White. They make a pretty good team, and pull off a memorable sword fight (w/a few apparent callbacks to the Montoya/Roberts duel in Princess Bride).

    Singh's Bollywood ending? Kinda' fun: another self-aware bit.

    Liked TPB? See this!

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    Written March 31, 2012

    Julia is a Hoot

    by pjcanniff

    Julia Roberts is a hit in any type of movie. This is a pleasant twist on an old tale. Forget reality and just enjoy the story

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  • Must Go!
    Written March 31, 2012

    Mirror Mirror

    by sandsar

    A great movie! No cussing, no sexual content, no violence, We need more movies like this one. Julia Roberts is one of my favorites, and was amazing!!

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    Written March 31, 2012

    you should go

    by tammy7724

    I like the movie, first I thought it just a love story but it turn out to be amazing.
    It is funny those 7 little people and the snow white. And how the queen keep her beauty with those gross stuff(its fun to watch). haha =) I love the ending it's cool, You never know what will happen if you don't see it.

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    Written April 14, 2012

    Funny

    by mexy

    Cute and funny. Not the traditional snow white but still pretty good to watch. Good for kids ages 6-18. Might be a little scary for kids younger or those who don't like semi-scary monsters. Dwarfs were super funny!

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  • Must Go!
    Written April 9, 2012

    It was for more entertaining than I could have imagined!

    by darkmodge

    A great family movie. Sure, there are a lot of fight scenes, but with a bit of slapstick and humor every time. No blood! Julia Roberts was great as the evil queen. Lily Collins was cast perfectly here, in my humble opinion. You can't help but fall in love with her and her character. The dwarfs were over the top hilarious. The spin on this story line really took me by surprise. It was nothing but fun to watch. Great imagery and settings. The cinematography was fantastic as were the special effects. The costumes were magnificent and sometimes totally outlandish. If you are up for a good laugh and some heartfelt moments, this is just what the doctor ordered. Forget about the details and don't ask why, it's based on a Fairytale and the writers had fun composing this one.

    Great show!

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  • So-so
    Written April 11, 2012

    Mirror Mirror

    by wongrclv

    Movie was slow and not as funny as the trailer makes it seem. I noticed that one thing in the trailer was NOT in the movie, but oh well. I wouldn't go see it again.

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BTS ‘Mirror Mirror’ Set Visit Julia Roberts, Lily Collins and Armie Hammer talk Snow White. Exclusive Cast Interviews Julia Roberts and Lily Collins talk about updating a classic fairy tale with humor while Armie Hammer talks about the challenges of comedy and find out what kind of pranks he and the actors who played dwarves played on one another.