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Black shadows have fallen across her kingdom. Written by award-winning fantasy writer Neil Gaiman, MIRRORMASK is a phantasmagorical treat for the eyes and mind, a wondrous blend of live action and CG animation, where strange, magical creatures dwell in a fantasy world of unbridled imagination and scope, as told through the spectacular, cutting-edge visuals of designer/director Dave McKean.

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A young artistic girl dreams of quitting her father's circus for a normal life, but winds up trapped inside her own drawings. Now she must travel through the shadowy Dreamworld in search of the Mirrormask, a charm that will restore order to the land.

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Producer
Simon Moorhead, Michael Polis, Lisa Henson
EAN
5035822384637
eBay Product ID (ePID)
52965800

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Actor
Stephanie Leonidas, Dora Bryan, Andy Hamilton, Gina Mckee, Jason Barry, Robert Llewellyn, Rob Brydon
Film/TV Title
Mirrormask
Director
Dave Mckean
Language
English
Subtitle Language
English\Hindi
Run Time
97 Mins
Aspect Ratio
1.85 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Format
DVD
Release Year
2006
Features
Director And Writer Commentary,\Interview With Writer Neil Gaiman,\Director Interview,\Beginnings The Genesis Of Mirrormask,\Day 16 Time Lapse Video One Entire Day Of Production,\Flight Of The Monkeybirds Making Of The Monkeybird Sequence,\Giants Development Design And Creation Of The Giant Sequence,\Questions And Answers From The San Diego Comic Con,\Poster And Cover Art Gallery,\Cast And Crew Interviews, Widescreen, Closed Caption, With Subtitles
Genre
Fantasy

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Number of Discs
1
Certificate
PG
Hearing Impaired
English
Composer
Iain Bellamy
Reviews
Entertainment Weekly - MIRRORMASK unspools with the rambling, intuitive digressions of a dream, New York Times - ...blends live action with computer-generated animation by the Jim Henson Company into a provocative, murky surrealism., Sight And Sound - MIRRORMASK ambitiously draws on a diverse range of influences... McKean treats every frame of film as it were a strip panel scheduled for reproduction in a glossy art book
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Reminiscent of ALICE IN WONDERLAND and LABYRINTH, MIRRORMASK is a fantasy tale of an intelligent young girl on a journey through a magical world. It is also a visually astounding piece of filmmaking, updating the fairytale quest in a coming-of-age story imbued with dark beauty. Written by acclaimed graphic novelist Neil Gaiman (SANDMAN) and directed by frequent collaborator and illustrator Dave McKean, the film mixes live action and animation to great effect, while managing to keep Gaiman's aesthetic largely intact. Stephanie Leonidas plays Helena, a young girl who juggles in her father's circus, but longs for a normal life. She spends her free time drawing elaborate, fantastical black-and-white pictures which cover every surface of her bedroom. One night, after an argument with her mother (Gina McKee)--during which Helena lets fly some rather painful pronouncements--Mum falls ill with an unspecified affliction. As the family waits for news and the circus struggles financially, Helena blames herself for the misfortune. The night before her mother's surgery, Helena is mysteriously transported to a world which bears a strong resemblance to her own drawings, and is populated by strange creatures who follow an even stranger logic. Helena and her travelling companion, fellow juggler Valentine (Jason Barry), sign on to find a mysterious charm which will wake the queen of the city (also played by McKee) from her deep sleep, defeating the forces of darkness and returning Helena home. The film's outstanding art direction is complemented by witty dialogue and some genuinely creepy moments (the words ædon't let them see you're afraidÆ are chill-inducing). Meanwhile, Leonidas's performance is remarkable, maintaining a likeability, charm, and freshness that is all the more amazing considering it was delivered against a green screen, with her special-effect co-stars edited in later.
Screenwriter
Neil Gaiman
Sound source
Dolby Digital 5.1
Format Description
DVD 9
Movie/TV Title
Mirrormask

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5 out of 5 stars
by 1134139793@dele...04 Apr, 2013
Clever,surreal and totally compulsive!!!
Love this film.Very quirky,but compulsive viewing.If you love Labyrinth,Dark crystal type weirdness,watch Mirrormask.Great actors in it too.
5 out of 5 stars
by chaos_addicitio...08 Jul, 2011
Great film for those who love Henson Studios Movies and Niel Gaiman stories
Love this film. This is a continuation of the tradition of fantastical films about the adolescent transition of young women. Other films in this vein are "Alice in Wonderland", "Paperhouse",and "Labrynth." The film was produced by Henson Studios, and is presented like their other features, but rather than puppets and elaborate sets, animation replaces those elements. Some of the people I talke to also loved the visuals but felt the story was a bit dull, that they had seen it all before. Well, it's true that the story does wear its influences on its sleeve--a little "Alice in Wonderland" here, a little "Time Bandits" there, a lot of "Wizard of Oz" over here, not to mention a resemblance to Gaiman's own "Coraline." But I'm just as familiar with those stories as anyone else, and the resemblances never interrupted my enjoyment of "MirrorrMask"--after all, it's what you do with a story that determines its success. And from moment to moment, there was enough innovation and cleverness, enough delight and wonder, to make the movie a memorable. Visually I found it stunning. I am familiar with McKean's work, and I found this to be amongst his best. It was distinctly McKean's style. The use of color was phenomenal, as well as surreal composition. I was enthralled seeing his creations in literal motion, rather than the usual implied motion. I personally thought there were a number of visual references to other great films, but I'll leave that to your opinion. I thought the direction clearly demonstrated his grasp of composition. The writing was true to Gaiman's tradition of off-beat fairy tales. The pacing was dreamlike, flowing between slow moments of beauty and exposition to frenetic moments of fierce action. Humor, dark and otherwise, punctuated the film. The dialogue was very strong. I was also very fond of the use of sound. One scene is a frightening and beautiful music video, that can be lifted out of the film completely and carry itself. It fits better in the film, but doesn't need to. The film fits extremely well with all of the previous Henson Productions. I suggest having seen "Dark Crystal", "Labyrinth", and "Jim Henson's The Storyteller" before viewing this. The piece fits very well with these. Parents need to know that although there's some potentially scary creature imagery in this fantastical plunge into a post-modern Wonderland, it's more weird and playfully grotesque than ugly or horrific. A menacing queen who sprouts black tentacles (through her mouth at one point) is the worst of it. Some young viewers may just be more confused about the otherworldly events and warped logic than scared or otherwise upset.Read full review
4 out of 5 stars
by questionmarksma...10 Nov, 2006
Through the Looking Glass
Mirrormask is one of the most visually arresting films that I have seen. Lovingly crafted by the bizarre imagination of Dave McKean ('directed' seems like the wrong word) it is unlikely to be quite like anything you have seen before. Unless, that is, you are familiar with McKean's previous work as an artist collaborating with the writer Neil Gaiman. Gaiman also wrote the screenplay for this film, and is interviewed with McKean in the DVD special features. Mirrormask was intended to be a film that follows on from the traditions of the Jim Henson films The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Whilst the dreamlike plot-structure and heroine of the film draws parallels with that of Labyrinth, the visual possibilities of modern computer graphics offer a different vista than could have been achieved by Henson's ground-breaking puppet-mastery. Such technology is exploited to full effect, with much of the film taking place in an alternate and surreal reality. The central character, a young girl on the verge of becoming a woman, is perfectly played by the delightful Stephanie Leonidas. Her quest, however, is somewhat predictable in nature and not quite what I would have hoped for from such an accomplished writer as Gaiman. That said, this is a fairy tale of sorts, and Gaiman writes such simple stories better than most. A beautiful, mad, exquisite film. Highly recommended.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by radiojase25 Jan, 2008
Mirrormask - a review
Mirrormask is a collaboration between the storytelling skills of Neil Gaiman (Sandman, Good Omens, American Gods) and artist Dave McKean (Sandman). It's a fantasy movie, heavy on special effects and wildly imaginative plot elements. The movie follows the story of a young girl who lives and performs in a circus. When her mother falls ill, she enters a fantasy world of her own creation and is tasked with saving the land of light from the dark shadows. To go too much into the plot would be to spoil the movie itself, so I can best describe this as a modern-day Alice in Wonderland tale, but without the heavy religious allegories. It's at once joyful, depressing, mindboggling and funny, each adding to the others, rather than taking anything away. The special effects are stunning, and were created by the masters at Jim Henson's Workshop. The only real negative about the film is that it feels like it takes an age to start, but once it does, it's brilliant. Highly recommended for all fantasy fans, and those who want a little bit of escapism.Read full review
4 out of 5 stars
by bugarson02 Jan, 2007
Run away from the circus?
This is a great film. I signed up because of the Jim Henson connection. I love Labyrinth & The Dark Crystal and was led to believe that this was a film in the same vein. That's not neccesarily so. There's no cutesy pseudo muppets with funny voices helping out on jolly quests here. This is all pretty brutal and grown up by comparison. But it is beautifully made and gloriously filmed. Essentially Mirrormask follows a young girl on a quest to save her mother, alternating between a gritty real world and a dark nighmarish world created by Mr Gaiman. This is a film made by people with soaring imaginations. The central plot may well be a bit paint by numbers, but the characters and the setting more than make up for any deficit. My youngest (5), being a big fan of Labrynth, watched this but didnt particularly enjoy it, it was a tad too dark. My eldest (10) loved it as did I. Interesting well made storytelling.Read full review
4 out of 5 stars
by mikfox200508 Mar, 2009
Mirrormask - A bit specialised but stick with it
Well, what can I say. Firstly I must say I bought this initially for 2 reasons. One was the fact that Neil Gaiman was involved and the other was that Jim Henson had a hand in it. Mainly surreal throughout, it gave me the feeling of what can only be described a step into what your dreams/nightmares can be. A lot of the concept reminded me for some reason of "Funny bones", the movie set in Blackpool in the entertainment industry, which starred Lee Evans the comedian. Mirrormask however, takes it so much further in terms of plot, acting and special effects. Definately a slight departure from my point of view for Jim Henson but a good one, in that it is expressed throughout much more unusual than anything he has done. Overall, entertaining, different and as I said, surreal to the point of being almost scary. Definately worth getting to see something different than the usual offerings. Stick with it and you will be surprised.Read full review
4 out of 5 stars
by cattyskywalker13 Jul, 2010
Mirrormask
this film is good for those who has the patience to allow the plot develop. it has a bit of a slow build-up and only makes complete sense on the second viewing. it is well filmed; choc full of a abstract surrealism, like you've just stepped into a picasso, van gogh or another work of art by a surrealist. it wont appeal to everybody but for those who dont mind stepping into a world entirely unconnected form our own. i would recomend it to those who liked films like pan's labyrinth or neverending story, or other semi-surreal films.
4 out of 5 stars
by channel85dotco29 Jan, 2010
Worth watching!!
I'm a huge fan of Dave Mckean's artistic style, and i was dying to see what he could do with film. Mirrormask is a fantastic story, similar to a modern day alice in wonderland, which takes you on a journey through a tainted dreamworld into the darkest depths of a girls imagination. Desperately trying to find the charm which will save her mother, Helena battles to save her world from a darker version of herself who will surely destroy everything she loves. There are some amazing visual effects and strange creatures along the way so check it out!!
4 out of 5 stars
by rebelgonebad09 Apr, 2008
Mirrormask
If you like surreal, offbeat, even slightly unsettling films, with a fantastical setting, this is for you. It reminded me of The Wizard Of Oz , in that it takes a young girl on an adventure through some strange and plain weird environments and settings.But this feels less of a classic, more like an engaging film, which I wanted to own for the visuals alone ( being a budding illustrator, I find it a constant source of inspiration, like Tim Burton films/work). Like most Gaiman pieces, it can be a bit style over content, but visually it is stunning,and don't think The Muppets because of the Henson involvement!! The young girl who is the main character is great, with the film having a pretty much entirely British cast.For a supposed childrens film, I wouldn't recommend it. There's no 'fluffiness'about it, actually quite sinister! Another, better comparison is Legend, with it's darker, edgier fairy tale theme.As I said, I like it stylistically, and if you like graphical, comic-like things, you'll like this, but it is a bit confusing and dark, which may put off young viewers. Worth it in my opinion..,G.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by angelcake200603 Dec, 2012
MIRRORMASK - ENTER A SURREAL WORLD! FANTASTIC VISUALS - GREAT FILM :-)
I was actually searching for another DVD when I came across MIRRORMASK. So glad that I came across it, read the description and some reviews and bought it. My husband, myself and 2 grandchildren (aged 13 and 9) all watched it and throughly enjoyed it. The surreal world that the special effects of this film bring make for great viewing, especially if you like something quite different. It is a PG certificate and there are some surreal/dark parts in it that some children might find a little scary. We all enjoyed it - our two grandchildren loved it, the whole story line and the meaning of it. At first, you might be a bit puzzled, but, stick with it, it's not quite as complicated as you think. Great visuals, fine storyline. Just don't expect a light-hearted fairytale story!

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