(USA) Directed by Tarsem Singh. Starring Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, Armie Hammer, Nathan Lane, Sean Bean. Category I.
In most parts, Tarsem Singh’s “Mirror Mirror” is a try-hard fantasy comedy underwhelmed by its over-exaggerated yet under-executed imagery. But it bears some semi-redeemable qualities, such as that Julia Roberts does at least prove that she is no longer the prettiest woman of them all.
(USA) Directed by John Singleton. Starring Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins, Alfred Molina, Sigourney Weaver, Maria Bello, Michael Nyqvist. Category IIA.
If there is a customized hell for film critics, it must be a place where “Abduction” is being played in loop. And let’s be clear: for those who don’t care about the movie but are here just to see some beefcake, please read my review of “What’s Your Number”—it’s your better bet.
