Review of MirrorMask (2005) by Kimberly — 03 May 2008

Extremely vivid visually and conceptually. I don't think I'd watch this movie again, but it gets extra points for abstract originality and psychological undertones.

This review of MirrorMask (2005) was written by *Kimberly * on 03 May 2008.

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By Jenny H (188) on 15 Jun 2013

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By Frances H (1,591) on 09 Aug 2015

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