Mirrormask
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.
2 Comments:
"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
Scotland!?! Man, I'd love to do it. Alas, it doesn't look like it would be in the cards this year. But we'd love to have you down when WitW hits the states.
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