Review of The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996) by Matthew S — 05 Oct 2015
Streisand's The Mirror Has Two Faces feels like one is watching a movie star in the midst of a mid-life crisis who instead of sensibly opting for a fling or a facelift decided to make a movie. Whether of not a person will be entertained all depends on if that person adores Streisand.
...I do. So, yes, I enjoy it. However, I am not so lost in adoration to not grasp the painful moment when this misguided movie turns into pure unintended camp. It is a shame because there was potential here.
The first half hour is rather charming. Lauren Bacall received an Oscar nomination for her work here. Which in retrospect seems more like an insult than an honor. A great cast is wasted and Streisand must have temporarily lost her sense of humor.
...or her sense.
This review of The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996) was written by Matthew S on 05 Oct 2015.
The Mirror Has Two Faces has generally received positive reviews.
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