Review of MirrorMask (2005) by Andrei M — 12 Aug 2012

Magnificent visual effects and mystical story, put together in one film...

This review of MirrorMask (2005) was written by Andrei M on 12 Aug 2012.

MirrorMask has generally received positive reviews.

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The visuals are just fantastic at times and feel a bit like watching a surrealist painting come to life, but I was pretty underwhelmed other…

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By Kevin M (2,627) on 06 Aug 2013

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By Michael A (1,637) on 10 Jul 2013

Fascinating tale of a young girls love for her Mother.You will watch this more than once. Fantasy style characters...Heartwarming & sad at times…

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Episodic, detached, and lacking in drive, but packed with amazing, hallucinatory dream-imagery that makes real dreams look flat by comparison…

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