Mirror Mirror (2012) Movie Review

By: SammyB
(Adelaide)

Directed by: Tarsem Singh

Written by:
Jason Keller (screenplay)
Melisa Wallack (screenplay & story)
Jacob Grimm (original story)
Wilhelm Grimm (original story)
Starring:
Julia Roberts - The Queen
Lily Collins - Snow White
Armie Hammer - Prince Alcott
Nathan Lane - Brighton
Jordan Prentice - Napoleon
Mark Povinelli - Half Pint
Joe Gnoffo - Grub
Danny Woodburn - Grimm
Sebastian Saraceno - Wolf
Martin Klebba - Butcher
Ronald Lee Clark - Chuckles
Robert Emms - Charles Renbock
Mare Winningham - Baker Margaret
Michael Lerner - Baron
Sean Bean - King
Bonnie Bentley - Caroline

Release Date: March 30, 2012
Running Time: 106 minutes

One of the most beloved stories ruined by this abysmal atrocity. This film offers nothing remotely original or exciting in any way.

The performances given in this film coincide with the awful interpretation of this fairy tale. Julia Roberts' portrayal as the wicked step mother was parallel to a bad impression of a British noble man, and as for Lily Collins, I feel sorry for her going through this entire movie without anyone telling her there was a brown caterpillar crawling across her forehead.

The fact that this film didn't even stay true the basic elements of snow white was the most frustrating and disheartening thing. The fact that Snow White wanted to become a rogue thief like the dwarfs wasn't the issue, it was the fact that when Snow White was offered the red apple, she didn't bite into it, didn't fall into a deep slumber and the whole climax of the original story was not played out. Instead she threw the apple back in the wicked step mother's face and broke into a ridiculous song and dance which stank so badly it could peel wallpaper.

Do yourself a favor, either rent the classic Disney version or wait for Snow White and The Huntsman.

By: James Kibel
(Melbourne, Australia)

A classic retelling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Julia Roberts plays the evil but nice Queen who is great. It has all the usual characters but with a twist. This is a great flick for all ages.

Comments for
Mirror Mirror (2012) Movie Review

the movie was very cute
by: Anonymous

It was before its time.... very quirky and along the lines of the fifth element. I and my daughter enjoyed it greatly. People are so programmed for blood and guts that they can't except a good whole hearted movie. Watch it! Julia and the girl did great! It was funny

Thanks
by: jinnelope

I will definatly not see mirror mirror! this movie does sound horrible. i also hate chick flicks so thanks for the advice. Over all a very well writen review!

Thanks for the review!
by: MQM Webmaster

After seeing Snow White and the Huntsman recently, I'm definitely staying clear of seeing this version. Thanks for the honest review.