On Sunday, I finally got around to watching Mirrormask. As huge fan of Neil Gaiman, I was not disappointed. I found that the film had Neil Gaiman's fingerprints all over it. It was dreamy, weird, creepy, and beautiful. The visual stylings of Dave McKean were indispensable to the film. I can't imagine a more perfect visual artist for working the Gaimanesque magic. There were many moments that felt like I was watching something right out of The Sandman.
Despite the amazing effects, the film had a very "indie" feel. That's good and it's bad. It was more imaginative and thought-provoking then a mainstream movie, but it also seemed to lack something in the energy department. It was almost too dreamy. Then again, I was tending a fussy little boy at the time I was watching it, so I couldn't give it my full attention. Under ideal viewing conditions, my praise would likely have been unqualified.
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"On Sunday, I finally got around to watching Mirrormask."
Yeah! and it is about time.
"It was more imaginative and thought-provoking then a mainstream movie, but it also seemed to lack something in the energy department."
I agree with both counts but don't see how its lack of energy was a bad thing.
"It was almost too dreamy."
No arguement here. A times I felt I was watchin a live action Diorama. In all I thought it was a solid effort and while it would never appeal to mainstream audiences I was pleased that they went forward with the production.
BTW are you up for heading to Scotland for the Wolves in the Walls? If not I might have to head down for a visit when it hits the US.
Bill
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