This is the first of two Show White movies that we'll have this year. This is the live action satirical comedy starring Julia Roberts, and it's called Mirror, Mirror.
It's the tongue and cheek telling telling of the classic fairy tale, with Roberts as the evil Queen who is obsessed with her fleeting beauty. Not to mention the beauty of her step daughter, the 18 year old Snow White. She then takes every step imaginable to rid herself of Show White, and hopefully marry the handsome Prince herself. Yes, this version has the 7 Dwarfs too, although they have been reinvented and defined.
MM is heavy satire and parody on the classic story, and some of this works real well. The story has been rewritten, and worked for a new audience. Let's face it, Snow White has been told to death for 100 years now, and it is somewhat fun to see someone's new spin on the old fable. This has a nice cast, and a fun look. Totally lavish, and over the top sets, costumes, and props. It makes not apologies that this is an off beat interpretation, and much of this feels somehwhat fresh.
Roberts has discovered that there is acting life beyond "Pretty Woman, romantic comedy Julia Roberts." She is fiendishly funny and the skullduggerish Queen, who takes great pride in causing misery to others. Lily Collins as the pure Snow White is brilliantly cast too. There also is a decent supporting cast, led by funny man Nathan Lane.
Should be noted, because of the subject matter, this movie is going to have box office limitations. There are not going to be huge bands of guys flocking to see this, and that's OK. This is a niche movie, and for those who find this interesting this could be right on the money. But as interesting as this idea is, it's not overly great.
Roberts and Collins give it a good go, but Mirror, Mirror in the end will suffer from the dreaded forgettable label.
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