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Release Date:
28 October 2005 (Canada)
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Tagline:
An extraordinary dream quest to rescue a world out of balance. more
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In a fantasy world of opposing kingdoms, a 15-year old girl must find the fabled MirrorMask in order to save the kingdom and get home. full summary | add synopsis
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5 wins
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2 nominations
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(10 articles)
Dave McKean Adds a Movie of Cages to His To Do List
(From Slash Film. 22 October 2009, 7:15 AM, PDT)
Dave McKean Reveals Animated 'Cages' Film In The Works
(From MTV Splash Page. 22 October 2009, 6:29 AM, PDT)
(From Slash Film. 22 October 2009, 7:15 AM, PDT)
Dave McKean Reveals Animated 'Cages' Film In The Works
(From MTV Splash Page. 22 October 2009, 6:29 AM, PDT)
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I thought it was better than Labrynth. I know you don't believe me.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Stephanie Leonidas | ... | Helena / Anti-Helena |
 | Jason Barry | ... | Valentine |
 | Rob Brydon | ... | Morris Campbell / Prime Minister |
| Gina McKee | ... | Joanne Campbell / Queen of Light / Queen of Shadows |
| Dora Bryan | ... | Aunt Nan |
 | Stephen Fry | ... | Librarian |
| Andy Hamilton | ... | Small Hairy |
 | Simon Harvey | ... | Sphinx |
| Lenny Henry | ... | Cops 1-4 |
 | Robert Llewellyn | ... | Gryphon |
| Eryl Maynard | ... | Mrs. Bagwell |
| Eve Pearce | ... | Future Fruit Lady |
 | Nik Robson | ... | Pingo / Bing (as Nik Robinson) |
| Victoria Williams | ... | Nurse |
| Rick Allen | ... | Man In a Box |
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Rated PG for some mild thematic elements and scary images.
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101 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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UK:PG |
Canada:PG (British Columbia) |
Singapore:PG |
Finland:K-11 |
Ireland:12A |
Argentina:Atp |
Iceland:12 |
Brazil:Livre |
Malaysia:(Banned) |
Italy:T |
Australia:PG |
Canada:PG (Ontario) |
Germany:12 |
South Korea:All |
New Zealand:PG |
USA:PG
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Director Cameo: [Dave McKean]the motion capture performer for the porcupine wearing braces. His character also appears waving during the end credits.
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References The Princess Bride (1987)
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My Waltz for Newk
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This is my first review, so pardon me for any clumsiness in its composition. As such I am nervously avoiding any discussion of the plot, lest I spoil anything.
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.
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", "Labrynth", and "Jim Henson's The Storyteller" before viewing this. The piece fits very well with these.