Mirror mask is a visually striking and awe inspiring movie. This masterpiece was directed by Dave McKean. Dave is a brilliant man and has worked as a director, writer, composer and even worked as a concept artist in the third Harry Potter movie. There are four star actors who play multiple roles. The main actress is Stephanie Leonidas, and she is partnered with Jason Barry. The two other lead cast members are Rob Brydon and Gina McKee.This film portrays a young girl trapped in a life as a circus performer in her parent's circus and all she wants is a real life. While in another world another girl who in a princess in the kingdom of night wants to escape her life and doesn't care who she hurts in doing so. The main character soon finds herself in the other world being stalked by darkness. She is even more confused when she is treated as a criminal and a thief by the kingdom of light. As the story progresses she finds out she was forced to switch places with the princess of the kingdom of night. So she begins her journey to find a missing key between worlds before all hope is lost.Most key actors played multiple roles which showed their ability to be different people. Stephanie Leonidas plays Helena, the main character and the princess of the dark Kingdome. The two characters are polar opposites; Helena is thoughtful, naive but also brave, and curious. On the other hand the princess is selfish rude and an all-around awful person. Then another impressive character is Gina McKee who plays Helena's mom, the queen of light and the queen of darkness. She is so different in each role is hard to tell it's all the same woman and at the same time she makes each character pop off the screen.There was an artistic cross between C.G.I. and real world that was simply stunning. The effects really impacted the viewer in a way that you almost believe what is happening. Almost all the cast wears masks which were the theme of the movie and over 70 masks were used on set. The masks added to the characters while also blending them to the computer generated images. Everything in the movie appears to be seen through a filter like looking into a secret world.All in all this movie is a must see for anyone. It has an artistic feel that suits the story. Mirror mask has action, adventure, romance and comedy all in one unique story that is unlike anything else. This is a true cinematic masterpiece and should be seen by all people of all ages.

Throughout this strange and extraordinary film there is an unusual and dynamic interplay of form and content that lends a unique character to the film that is far outside of the mainstream, but better for it. Watching this movie, I felt as though I was staring at a piece of abstract art, a work that takes any and every emotional quality of the character and personifies it with bizarre imagery that is true to an emotional reality rather than a physical. Through the old-fashioned look of the bulk of the film to the themes that are repeatedly utilized in the story, it draws upon an interesting lineage of artistic styles and themes to tell it's story. Personally I find it difficult to discern whether this movie is more concerned with form, as it distorts reality to convey its message, or the content, as its story is as engrossing as its visuals. Though I would consider more content oriented, I believe it is possible to argue that it is more of a visual work. In short, it was a stunning look at the human mind and the problems we all face, using a powerful style of artwork that is distinctly rooted in more abstract traditions.

Because I'm such a devout fan of Farscape - I was anticipating this movie coming out. After watching it at least 4 or 5 times - I realized it had grown on me. I just adore the characters, the artwork is so appealing to me, unique in a special way. The story reminds me a little of Stephen Kings' "The Talisman" - (Just a little). I even sent away for a poster for the movie which I've never done before. Here it is 6 years later and it's still probably one of my top 20 favorite movies. But granted - it's not for everyone! Of all my friends and family that have seen it - I'm the only one that liked it. I believe they were bored by it or just unimpressed. Not me! Wish I had the CD - I'd watch it again right now! I think it's brilliant and entertaining!

This could of been an amazing movie, but one thing was missing. The story was all in pieces. By the end you do get the whole point of the story. But up to that point it seems like so much is left out. The story rushes in parts way too much. This is such a shame because the visual and art aspect of it was simply beautiful. The cast was also amazing. Stephanie Leonidas was great and probably my favorite character was played by Jason Barry. He was very entertaining. Back to the visual of it all. Very artistically done. Jim Hensen helped with the film and using his mind with Dave McKean and the writers, they created such a strange yet satisfying world. It was like seeing a interesting child's dream with an overcast of a creepy tone. Because the story was so rushed, I started to get really annoyed watching the film, but luckily all the visuals really kept me interested enough to want to see more. Again, that is too bad. I really wanted this film to be great. I guess the writers had an imagination for the characters, but couldn't get the story down very well on paper.