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This visually stunning film is the product of a collaboration of award-winning graphic novelist Neil Gaiman (creator of the much-lauded Sandman series), his frequent collaborator Dave McKean (Cages), and The Jim Henson Company, themselves no strangers to elaborate fantasies such as The Dark Crystal. and Labyrinth. As with the latter film, MirrorMask focuses on a young woman unhappy with her daily existence; here, the artistically inclined Helena (Stephanie Leonides), is at odds with her circus performer parents. When a careless insult appears to send her mother (Gina McKee) into a coma, Helena withdraws into the dark and elaborate world of her drawings, in which a scenario very similar to her predicament in the real world is unfolding. Gaiman and director McKean create arresting images to populate Helena's world, and the Henson Company brings them vividly to life with CGI; though the story is occasionally murky, the fantasy elements are imaginative enough to enthral what will undoubtedly be the film's toughest customers--younger viewers. --Paul Gaita
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
...are probably the words that could best describe Mirrormask. It's an astonishing looking film, probably a little too bizarre for some people but if you like anything that's a bit strange, unusual and fantastical than you should find plenty to like here. The visuals are amazing, and the film achieves the rare feat of capturing the look and feel of a particularly strange dream you might have had. It's perhaps a little slow in places and the storyline might be a bit too simplistic, but it's the atmosphere and look of the film that is it's main strength and I can honestly say I've not seen another film that even remotley resembles Mirrormask - it's unique and unique films are a rarity to be treasured. Highly recommended, but it's a film that viewers will either love or hate. I love it.
18 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Quirky and innovative dialogue--I would not label this as a film for children--not that children wouldn't enjoy it--but this a film written for those with a love or quirk and surrealism. Q. T film fans will eat this up, the film starts out fairly labyrinth ish--but then switches to Being John Malkovich ish towards the end--best way to describe it really.
The film is about young British girl Helena, a wonderful artist trapped at her family's off the wall circus that they run. She wants to 'run away to real life' which happens sooner then she expects as her mother is rushed to hospital and she is sent to stay with her nan in the grey streets of Brighton. However, againts her own will she is whisked to a strange surreal and dali-ish world where Spinx's stroll the streets looking for books, the queen of light lays sleeping in her temple and people wear masks to hdie their faces.
When I first watched it--I was drawn in by the quirky dialogue--don't let the the films 'surreal' aspects put you off--your be wanting to watch it again--the more you watch it the more you find.
The film is about young British girl Helena, a wonderful artist trapped at her family's off the wall circus that they run. She wants to 'run away to real life' which happens sooner then she expects as her mother is rushed to hospital and she is sent to stay with her nan in the grey streets of Brighton. However, againts her own will she is whisked to a strange surreal and dali-ish world where Spinx's stroll the streets looking for books, the queen of light lays sleeping in her temple and people wear masks to hdie their faces.
When I first watched it--I was drawn in by the quirky dialogue--don't let the the films 'surreal' aspects put you off--your be wanting to watch it again--the more you watch it the more you find.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
"You can't run away from home without destroying somebody's world"
Helena (Stephanie Leonidas) is unhappy with her lot in life as a circuses entertainer and expresses this to her mother (Gina McKee.) Later her mother has a medical problem and Helena is not sure that she did not contribute.
The story starts with a wall of drawings and drawing on a door. We assume that this is an ongoing nightmare. It makes you wonder if German expressionism film had survived how it would have morphed. Even though much of the movie was filmed at Embassy Court in Brighton Beach, the dilapidated building even has an expressionist look.
As we watch the dream, we wonder where the dream starts and reality ends. Maybe there is more to this than meets the eye. There is an eerie part when Helena looked through a window to see her doppelgänger. However it is not the what, but the why that really makes the story.
Now watch as we try to discover the secret of the MirrorMask.
For people interested in media, I only saw this in Blu-ray and con not contrast. However the voice over commentary is worth the time to watch.
Oedipus Rex ~ Douglas Campbell
Helena (Stephanie Leonidas) is unhappy with her lot in life as a circuses entertainer and expresses this to her mother (Gina McKee.) Later her mother has a medical problem and Helena is not sure that she did not contribute.
The story starts with a wall of drawings and drawing on a door. We assume that this is an ongoing nightmare. It makes you wonder if German expressionism film had survived how it would have morphed. Even though much of the movie was filmed at Embassy Court in Brighton Beach, the dilapidated building even has an expressionist look.
As we watch the dream, we wonder where the dream starts and reality ends. Maybe there is more to this than meets the eye. There is an eerie part when Helena looked through a window to see her doppelgänger. However it is not the what, but the why that really makes the story.
Now watch as we try to discover the secret of the MirrorMask.
For people interested in media, I only saw this in Blu-ray and con not contrast. However the voice over commentary is worth the time to watch.
Oedipus Rex ~ Douglas Campbell
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Mirrormask
This is one of those films you come across only now and again.
It is surreal, fascinating, indulgent and wonderful to watch. Read more
It is surreal, fascinating, indulgent and wonderful to watch. Read more
Published 1 month ago by R. J. Chippendale
Are you a deep thinkers, do you love art ....then read this
(THE FILM):.
From the pen of acclaimed author Neil Gaiman, comes Mirrormask, a movie in the tradition of Jim Henson's fantasy films of the '80s. Read more
From the pen of acclaimed author Neil Gaiman, comes Mirrormask, a movie in the tradition of Jim Henson's fantasy films of the '80s. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. F. husseiny
Refreshingly different
A visual treat and a charming, whimsical story. No, it's not some full-on, graphic production but is all the better for that, and it creates a truly dreamlike world - a minor... Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. Mackintosh
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A fantasy starting in a circus this has a dark side to the story with a moral. My sons love this film book eating cars and flying towers anything is possible as its based on the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. S. B. Hawkins
Dissapointment
Having been a Gaiman fan for some years now, I have only recently bought, and watched, Mirrormask. Whilst I found he imagery superb, interesting and entertaining. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Tedious
The fantasy film MirrorMask
I first came across a book about the making of the film MirrorMask by Dave McKean called 'The Alchemy of MirrorMask'. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Tony Lilley
Falls short
This promising film has many tasty surreal scenes and dream sequences but falls short, mainly I think due to the lead actors' being too lightweight and see-through (particularly... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr_MeAgain .
Excellent
This is a film you either love or hate; and I loved it. I agree with some of the other reviewers that the plot is somewhat predictable (but then what plot isn't). Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2009 by Mr. C. Harrop
Unwatchable
I had to turn this film off after 40 minutes, it was unbearable. The lead girl was wasted, the special effects were poor and I didn;t care about any of the characters. Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by raven_guest
Too much eye candy could rot your eyes!
Mirrormask presents a unique opportunity to experience the brilliant talents of Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean via the amazing Jim Henson company. Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by I. R. Barnes
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