MirrorMask

Name: MirrorMask
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Animation, Family
Released: September 30, 2005
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 55
Cast: Stephanie Leonidas

2005

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Samuel Goldwyn Films | Release Date: September 30, 2005 | PG

Starring: Stephanie Leonidas

Summary: MirrorMask is the story of Helena, a fifteen-year-old girl working for her family circus, who wishes -- quite ironically -- that she could run away from the circus and join real life. (The Jim Henson Company)

Director: Dave McKean

Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 101 min

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Michael Sragow

Mirrormask is a gorgeous psychedelic cameo of a movie. Read full review

Peter Rainer

At best, Helena's wiggy adventures recall such Jean Cocteau films as "Orpheus" and "Blood of a Poet." At worst, they resemble the Vegas act of Cirque du Soleil. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Maitland McDonagh

Though the story meanders, the film's look is nothing short of breathtaking. Read full review

Heidi Martinuzzi

What it makes up for with sheer visual magic it lacks in coherent plotline. Read full review

James Berardinelli

The narrative is simplistic and lacking in energy, and the characters are sketched instead of fully formed. Read full review

Allison Benedikt

It's hollow. Read full review

Desson Thomson

So single-minded in its reach for fantasy, it becomes the genre's evil opposite: banality. Read full review

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BrookE.

Oct 20, 2005

Absolutely brilliant in every way! I am lucky enought to work at a small arthouse that exhibited this film, so I saw it, or rather, experienced it, 8 times. Each time was wonderful. Each time I caught something I missed in a previous screening. Do not miss this film! Ask your local arthouse Absolutely brilliant in every way! I am lucky enought to work at a small arthouse that exhibited this film, so I saw it, or rather, experienced it, 8 times. Each time was wonderful. Each time I caught something I missed in a previous screening. Do not miss this film! Ask your local arthouse to book it. Beg them to book it. Promise them you'll bring 10 other people to see it. This is the way CGI ought to be used. Wow!… Expand

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PedroLynn

Feb 9, 2006

(Spanish comment ;) Visualmente es una obra de arte sencillamente fantástica, cada escena es una conjunción de modelos, escenarios y efectos de luces fantásticos que generan una atmósfera especial para una historia sencilla pero interesante. Imperdible!

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LayneM.

Sep 17, 2006

One of the best fantasy movies of all time. In the tradition of fantasy stories like Alice in Wonderland, The Neverending Story, Labyrinth and The Wizard of Oz, we are taken to a world of wonder that hinges upon a young person's imagination, in this case the character of Helena. This One of the best fantasy movies of all time. In the tradition of fantasy stories like Alice in Wonderland, The Neverending Story, Labyrinth and The Wizard of Oz, we are taken to a world of wonder that hinges upon a young person's imagination, in this case the character of Helena. This is not a movie for low-attention-span action/adventure/romance fans; this is a movie for dreamers. Mirrormask has more in common with Fringe Theatre than with typical motion picture storytelling, and most critics seem incapable of grasping this concept. Anyone who harbors a wonder-eyed child within them, who truly appreciates the genre of fantasy, will love this movie. One of those rare films that can be watched again and again, because the themes are so fundamental and the execution so stunning, Mirrormask is destined for a long life of home video sales as a cult classic.… Expand

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DaveC.

Nov 16, 2005

Don't be fooled - this is a solid and heartfelt work of wonder, and the best I've seen this year.

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AndrewF.

May 31, 2006

Extremely creative movie, able to be enjoyed as a simple story or as an allegory with whatever meaning you prefer. Truly a great movie, of which I know many people who should see it. Good themes running through it, as well.

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DrunkenMaster

Dec 27, 2005

A vastly underrated wonderland. Brilliant cinematography and breathtakingly gorgeous art set in a traditionally based children's tale. Well worth your time.

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MalcomM.

Mar 8, 2006

A vastly over rated neverland. Boring stuff, Arty farty wierdo.

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