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Mirrormask

  • 2005
  • PG
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
23K
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Stephanie Leonidas in Mirrormask (2005)
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In a fantasy world of opposing kingdoms, a fifteen-year-old girl must find the fabled MirrorMask in order to save the kingdom and get home.In a fantasy world of opposing kingdoms, a fifteen-year-old girl must find the fabled MirrorMask in order to save the kingdom and get home.In a fantasy world of opposing kingdoms, a fifteen-year-old girl must find the fabled MirrorMask in order to save the kingdom and get home.

  • Director
    • Dave McKean
  • Writers
    • Neil Gaiman
    • Dave McKean
  • Stars
    • Stephanie Leonidas
    • Jason Barry
    • Rob Brydon
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    23K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dave McKean
    • Writers
      • Neil Gaiman
      • Dave McKean
    • Stars
      • Stephanie Leonidas
      • Jason Barry
      • Rob Brydon
    • 165User reviews
    • 107Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 2 nominations

    Videos3

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    Trailer 1:48
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    Stephanie Leonidas
    Stephanie Leonidas
    • Helena…
    Jason Barry
    Jason Barry
    • Valentine
    Rob Brydon
    Rob Brydon
    • Morris Campbell…
    Gina McKee
    Gina McKee
    • Joanne Campbell…
    Dora Bryan
    Dora Bryan
    • Aunt Nan
    Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry
    • Librarian
    Andy Hamilton
    • Small Hairy
    Simon Harvey
    Simon Harvey
    • Sphinx
    Lenny Henry
    Lenny Henry
    • Cops 1-4
    Robert Llewellyn
    Robert Llewellyn
    • Gryphon
    Eryl Maynard
    Eryl Maynard
    • Mrs. Bagwell
    Eve Pearce
    • Future Fruit Lady
    Nik Robson
    • Pingo
    • (as Nik Robinson)
    • …
    Victoria Williams
    • Nurse
    Rick Allen
    Rick Allen
    • Man In a Box
    Gina D'Angelo
    • Heir of Insanity Woman
    Simon Schofield
    • Heir of Insanity Man
    Silvia Fratelli
    • Mimbre
    • Director
      • Dave McKean
    • Writers
      • Neil Gaiman(story) (teleplay)
      • Dave McKean(story)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to an interview with Neil Gaiman, the original computers used to do all of the CG were named after The Beatles (John, Paul, Ringo, George). Later a fifth computer was required, so it was named Yoko. Soon after the fifth computer was introduced, the network crashed and could not be restored properly ("the computers refused to talk to each other"). A new server and computers were purchased and named after The Ramones (Joey, Jonny, DeeDee and Tommy). Gaiman said "I wish I knew more about the history of The Ramones; the computers performed brilliantly, vibrantly and died an untimely - and early - death"
    • Goofs
      Actor Peter Burroughs (Red Troll) is misspelled in the end credits. His official biographies confirm it is the same person.
    • Quotes

      Valentine: I'm an important person you see. I have a tower, a wonderful tower it was, tall and grand.

      Helena: Are you?

      Valentine: Of course.

      Helena: Where is your tower then?

      Valentine: We aren't talking... We had an argument, you see.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Into the Blue/Serenity/The Greatest Game Ever Played/Mirrormask/Capote/The Prizewinner of Defiance, Ohio (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Close to You
      Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David

      Performed by Josefine Cronholm

    User reviews165

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    Featured review
    9/10
    I thought it was better than Labrynth. I know you don't believe me.
    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.
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    • Feb 3, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 3, 2006 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Дзеркальна маска
    • Filming locations
      • Embassy Court, Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Destination Films
      • The Jim Henson Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $866,999
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $126,449
      • Oct 2, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $866,999
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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