Mirror, Mirror

It's Snow White with Julia Roberts (as the evil step-mother) and some twists in this fractured fairy tale. This children's film is a bit over acted and too lavishly ornate for Alien's tastes; more show than substance. It's an unconventional version that feels more like a three ring circus with acrobatics, marionettes, giant dwarfs, and a doggie show. Nathan Lane is always his usual self and Armie Hammer has a hard time keeping his shirt on. It is fine kiddie entertainment, but Alien hoped for something more slyly clever for the adults to be blended into the mix. This mirror movie wasn't quite the crack up expected.

Alien gives it 2 "puppy love" stars out of 4.