Movie spotlight
Mirror Mirror
Shot on 16mm, this experimental short follows a grief stricken woman battles with her sanity as her carefully constructed fantasy comes crumbling down in this retro-futuristic exploration of identity. Computer babble. Brutalist architecture. A future reimagined by the seventies. A dangerous world of technology confronting mankind.
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Plot Summary
An evil queen discovers her stepdaughter, Snow White, has grown into a beautiful young woman and is a threat to her reign. She banishes Snow White to the forest, but the princess, aided by a band of seven dwarfs, returns to reclaim her kingdom and her rightful throne.
Critical Reception
Mirror Mirror received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its visual style and Julia Roberts' performance as the Evil Queen, while criticizing the script and its deviation from the traditional Snow White narrative. Audiences were somewhat divided, appreciating the unique take but finding it less compelling than other fantasy films.
What Reviewers Say
Visually stunning with a vibrant aesthetic.
Julia Roberts' comedic portrayal of the Evil Queen is a highlight.
The screenplay is weak and deviates unconvincingly from the classic tale.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a colorful and entertaining take on the Snow White story, with many enjoying the humor and the fairy-tale visuals. However, some found the plot to be predictable and the characters less engaging than expected.
Fun Fact
The seven dwarfs in Mirror Mirror were played by actors who were all under 5 feet tall, and they were referred to as 'princes' on set rather than 'dwarfs' by director Tarsem Singh.
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