Mirror Mirror Review

“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” Mirror Mirror is a comedic adaptation of the Snow White legend that we’re all familiar with. In this film, Julia Roberts is the evil Queen who steals control of a kingdom and becomes a ruthless, cruel ruler. However, things change when the seven courageous dwarfs help Snow White (Lily Collins) fight to reclaim her birthright, and also win the heart of her true love…Prince Alcott (Armie Hammer).

Rating: 4 out of 5 buckets.
Release Date: June 26, 2012
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 8+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild

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Talking Points:

I loved seeing the transformation of Snow White. She starts out as a meek child and turns into a respectable, strong, leader. With hard work and determination, she eventually believed in herself, and had the confidence to do the right thing. A great parent child conversation.

This was a very entertaining film for the whole family, as kids will enjoy the fun character’s and the colorful scenery. Along with action and suspense.

It was sad to see the towns people suffer as the Queen raised their taxes to buy lavish gowns, and throw amazing balls.

During a full body treatment, the Queen was stung by bees and scorpions, in addition to bird poop being smeared across her face. This was a disgusting scene.

Sexual Content: Mild

• The Queen gives Prince Andrew a love potion, which causes him to fall madly in love with the her. He jumps on her, pushes her onto the bed, while licking her face.
• Snow White passionately kisses the prince.

Violent Content: Moderate

• The evil Queen was on a mission to kill Snow White. She becomes very obsessed and cruel while trying to obtain her goal.
• There were many fist fights and sword fights throughout the film, though sometimes shown in a comedic way.
• Two character’s were captured by bandits and tied up, while hanging upside down. The prince and the Queen’s soldiers were attacked by the same villains. Even though violent, this was a silly, funny scene as well.
• Characters were attacked by a magical, large creature, which may scare younger kids.

Crude or Profane Language: Mild

• “Idiot,” and “jerk,” are said.

Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild

• One dwarf came home drunk after a night at a pub.

Overall this is a fun, action packed, entertaining movie for the whole family. Parents need to be aware of the moderate violence throughout the film. I recommend this for kids ages 8 and up.

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