Mirror MirrorTo help separate itself from other adaptations,
Mirror Mirror ends up being extremely light fare. It never takes itself too seriously and it helps the film be better than it would be if it didn’t take on that tone. Sometimes this hurts the overall product though, as many of the laughs that the movie is going for fall flat.
The one shining bright spot throughout the film is the inspired performance by Collins. She plays Snow White perfectly and it’s a nice departure from Ginnifer Goodwin’s portrayal of the character. While both are in different parts of their lives when these stories are being told, Collins is able to exude innocence from the character that is rarely seen.
When portraying a character like Snow White, an actor could easily come off as just too nice where it becomes overbearing. Luckily Collins doesn’t, and she ends up being incredibly likable and easy to root for.
However, the positives that Collins brings to her portrayal of this iconic character can’t be said for Julia Roberts. She simply doesn’t work in the role as the Queen. Her scenes are boring and uninteresting. She never really seems that evil and even when she orders Snow White to be killed, there’s no real impact in large part due to her performance.
Collins’ performance is the highlight of
Mirror Mirror, but the supporting cast and non-conventional plot make it more enjoyable than what the advertising campaign portrays it as. While it’s nothing groundbreaking, the chances of
Mirror Mirror becoming a family favorite are incredibly likely. Its light and easy tone make it an easy watch and its performances, as well as its catchy
closing theme, more than help the overall product.
** ½ / ****