Steineded How sad is this?

Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Suman Roberson It's a movie as timely as it is provocative and amazingly, for much of its running time, it is weirdly funny.

Griff Lees Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

WakenPayne I love fantasy. It has to be my favourite genre of anything. I am not really aware of Neil Gaiman's other work aside from Stardust but I truly think that this is better. Think of this movie as sort of a crossover between Wizard Of Oz (movie not the books) with Labyrinth.So what exactly is the plot? A 15 year old girl brought up in a circus wants to lead a normal life. After one show her mother is taken ill and needs an operation. When she finds out that her mother needs an operation she doesn't take things well. That night she dreams that she is in a world with real life character parallels and is mistaken for a Dark Princess. The Queen of The Light has fallen into a coma and the only thing that can stop the darkness consuming the rest of the world is a Mirror-Mask, that basically grants wishes. However whenever she looks through windows she sees herself being an out of control rebellious teenager destroying the dream world (of which she draws on paper earlier).I must say that I was impressed with Stephanie Leonidas' performance. All the acting was decent but she was the best performance, at least in my opinion. I did like the effects, mainly because it gives off a dreamy atmosphere to it. If you are a fan of fantasy and have a taste in movies like mine then watch this.

sharpie_marker1 Mirror mask is a visually striking and awe inspiring movie. This masterpiece was directed by Dave McKean. Dave is a brilliant man and has worked as a director, writer, composer and even worked as a concept artist in the third Harry Potter movie. There are four star actors who play multiple roles. The main actress is Stephanie Leonidas, and she is partnered with Jason Barry. The two other lead cast members are Rob Brydon and Gina McKee.This film portrays a young girl trapped in a life as a circus performer in her parent's circus and all she wants is a real life. While in another world another girl who in a princess in the kingdom of night wants to escape her life and doesn't care who she hurts in doing so. The main character soon finds herself in the other world being stalked by darkness. She is even more confused when she is treated as a criminal and a thief by the kingdom of light. As the story progresses she finds out she was forced to switch places with the princess of the kingdom of night. So she begins her journey to find a missing key between worlds before all hope is lost.Most key actors played multiple roles which showed their ability to be different people. Stephanie Leonidas plays Helena, the main character and the princess of the dark Kingdome. The two characters are polar opposites; Helena is thoughtful, naive but also brave, and curious. On the other hand the princess is selfish rude and an all-around awful person. Then another impressive character is Gina McKee who plays Helena's mom, the queen of light and the queen of darkness. She is so different in each role is hard to tell it's all the same woman and at the same time she makes each character pop off the screen.There was an artistic cross between C.G.I. and real world that was simply stunning. The effects really impacted the viewer in a way that you almost believe what is happening. Almost all the cast wears masks which were the theme of the movie and over 70 masks were used on set. The masks added to the characters while also blending them to the computer generated images. Everything in the movie appears to be seen through a filter like looking into a secret world.All in all this movie is a must see for anyone. It has an artistic feel that suits the story. Mirror mask has action, adventure, romance and comedy all in one unique story that is unlike anything else. This is a true cinematic masterpiece and should be seen by all people of all ages.

johnslegers With Jim Henson's name attached to it, I was very curious to see "Mirrormask". After having seen it, I was very disappointment. While the Tim-Burtonesque scenery was very original, the sub-par (for 2005) CGI made it look like a mediocre computer game which took away much of the magic this film could have had. Stop motion or the typical Henson style puppets could have saved this film, however for some reason (budget?) they did not pick that option.Besides that, the main character had little personality and her behavior was not believable for someone trapped in a surreal nightmarish dream world. The plot wasn't really compelling either and the ending was just lame. Besides that, for most of the film I was wondering how long it would take until it's over and that's usually not a good sign."Nightmare Before Christmas" was a wonderful surreal and dark little story that captivated the hearts of many viewers and "Mirrormask" tries to be something similar but unfortunately it failed at many levels.

lowasah Mirrormask is heavier on image than story, but the images are so moving that they overcome the lightness of the plot. Or maybe you could even say that they add enough weight and depth to the simple story that they give the viewer a chance to make a really personal connection to the film.The protagonist flips from grey real London to a metaphor, a flat world where everyone (but her) wears a mask. Creatures of all sorts flit through this world. Cats that eat pages from books, giant stone people that float, etc. These are her drawings - and thus her inner truth - come to life. Living inside one's own creation is a strange thought. She looks through windows back into the real world and sees her older self, teenage angst and roads that lead to nowhere but trouble. I was moved by the images in mirror mask, and the idea that, inside our deepest parts there are forces of good and evil fighting for control, fighting for access to the real world. In one scene, the girl is dressed by serenading robots. "Why do birds / suddenly appear / every time / you are near?" and it is not clear if they are referring to love, obsession, or perhaps even real birds, or bird heads with gorilla bodies. Who knows, in this place? They dress the girl, put on makeup, change her hair to "evil." Even in this transition there is tenderness. Upon defeat of the black forces, the universe collapses into itself. Maybe these childhood fantasies rely on the tension between good and evil. We choose too strongly, blend the colours, and are forced out of this dynamic world into one that is uniformly grey.