In Theaters: March 30th, 2012
Runtime: 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes)
Rated PG for some fantasy action and mild rude humor.
Beautiful,
But
Lacks
Originality!
Mirror Mirror is a spectacular reimagining of the classic fairy tale starring Oscar(R) winner Julia Roberts as the Queen, Lily Collins (The Blind Side) as Snow White, Armie Hammer (The Social Network) as Prince Alcott, Sean Bean ("The Game of Thrones", The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King) as the King andNathan Lane (The Lion King, The Birdcage) as the Queen's hapless and bungling servant, Brighton. An evil queen steals control of a … More
Singh brings cheeky humor, an eccentric sensibility and an enchanting look to his re-imagined tale.
Critic Score: 4/5
As Snow White, actress Lily Collins is a washout.
Critic Score: 3/5
This rambling version of Snow White's tale is a pretty, spun-sugar confection, airy as a plate of Easter egg-coloured macarons and similarly devoid of substance.
Critic Score: 3.5/5
Who wants to see a fairy tale that weighs a ton? Mirror Mirror reflects badly on everyone involved.
Critic Score: 2.5/5
'Mirror, Mirror' is a trippy version of the Snow White story.
Critic Score: 2/5
A booster shot of testosterone lends kinetic kick to director Tarsem Singh's visually inventive interpretation, without shortchanging the requisite froufrou or sugarcoating the story's dark Oedipal heart.
Critic Score: 3/5
While Mr. Singh knows how to make performers and sets look good, he has trouble putting them into vibrant, kinetic, meaningful play, which effectively means that he's a better window dresser than a movie director.
Critic Score: 2.5/5