what do you think of the film mirrormask?and is it ok for children aged 7-14?

Answer 1

its scary

Answer 2

Helena (Leonidas) is a fifteen-year old girl, working in her family’s shabby, struggling circus, who wishes she could run away and join the normal world. She particularly resents being made to dress up and perform every night and, in a typical fit of teenage pique, has a huge row with her mother Joanne(McKee). When Joanne mysteriously falls ill, Helena is convinced that it’s her fault. On the eve of he mother’s operation, Helena falls asleep, and dreams that she’s in a strange world, where her drawings have come to life.

In this world, the Queen of Light (Mckee) has fallen into an enchanted sleep, and darkness is taking over the land. The magical Mirrormask has been stolen, and it needs to be found for order to be restored. This new land is inhabited by a wide range of fantastical creatures including some very scary cats, flying books, sphinxes that prey on the books and giants. As you do when on a quest, Helena enlists support in the form of Valentine (Barry), a mysterious and not entirely trustworthy individual. Can Helena find the Mirrormask, restore the White Queen, and wake up in time?

Answer 3

It's very surreal. Not especially scary, but there's some rather bizarre imagery. Nothing offensive nor outright frightening...there really isn't a better word to describe it than surreal.

I enjoyed the movie, but it did require some thought to process it all. Younger than 13 or 14 might not really "get it" other than all the unusual sights within.

Answer 4

I think it's very appropriate for children that age. There is a lot of elements that a child's mind would probably understand better than an adult, it's probably better for a child that age than for a grown up...