Mirrors is an American horror film released in 2008. According to the rating of Kinopoisk, reviews for the film Mirrors are 7.1 out of 10. The film is a remake of the Korean horror film Through the Looking Glass. The American version was so loved by the audience that in 2010 the sequel “Mirrors 2” was released. The director of the horror is Alexander Aza. From the article you can find reviews about the film "Mirrors", about the plot of the picture and the main characters.
Plot
The film’s story is based on the life of policeman Ben Carson, who killed his colleague. The accident led to the dismissal of a man. Soon after, he became addicted to alcohol, became aggressive and quick-tempered. Ben leaves his wife with children, he remains alone.
Having decided to start all over again, he gets a job as a watchman of an abandoned department store building. Once upon a time, this building personified luxury. A huge number of people visited the department store, but after the fire it turned into ruins. In the past, there was a psychiatric hospital on the site of the burned store. During a night tour, Ben Carson notices a distinctive feature of the mirrors. In the dirty and dilapidated setting of the department store, they were clean. The watchman sees terrible things in the reflection of the mirrors. The torment of burned visitors is replaced by other terrifying paintings.
The sister of the protagonist persuades him to quit. For this, the mirrors kill her. Ben begins to wonder about the cause of death of his predecessor. And one day he receives from him a letter written during his lifetime. The main character is trying to find out what they want from him a mirror. It turns out that they need Anna Esseker, a former patient in a psychiatric clinic.
A man sets off in search of her. He finds Anna in a monastery in which mirrors are forbidden. It turns out that a demon lived in the woman’s body, penetrating this world through mirrors. He was killing people. While Ben was talking to an elderly woman, a demon killed his family. Carson persuades Anna to return to the same room where she was held in her youth by a doctor trying to cure the patient of non-existent schizophrenia. The demon kills Anna with a shard of the mirror, Ben puts up resistance and defeats him.
When the protagonist leaves the department store, he notices that all the inscriptions are written in reverse. It remains to be wondered whether the hero was in the Looking Glass all the time or was there after the battle with the demon. Reviews about the horror film “Mirrors” left by viewers are very diverse: there are both positive and negative ratings for this movie.
The American film is significantly different from the Korean original. The common thing in the plot is only the presence of a burnt out department store. “Through the Looking Glass” - a mystical detective, “Mirrors” - a bloody horror.
Leading roles and performers
The role of the former policeman Ben Carson in the film was played by actor Kiefer Sutherland. Canadian actor, winner of various film awards, including Emmy and Golden Globe. Among his works, it is worth noting participation in such films as "Melancholy", "Pompeii", "Twin Peaks". In addition to acting, Kiefer Sutherland is engaged in directing.
His wife in the film is performed by American actress Paula Patton. She is known to the viewer for her participation in the films "Warcraft", "Mission Impossible: Protocol Phantom", as well as "Deja Vu."
The role of Anna Essacker, a former patient in a psychiatric clinic, belongs to Mary Beth Payle. An American actress and singer, Payle is a laureate of various awards. She was awarded the Tony figurine. The artist performs on theatrical stages, takes part in musicals, and also actively acts in films. Among her works - participation in the series “Law and Order”, “Dawson's Creek”, “The Good Wife”.
Reviews on the movie "Mirrors" (2008)
The film "Mirrors" received a lot of positive reviews among fans of this genre of cinema. The audience liked the mystical atmosphere of the film, the tension in which the events take place. Also, moviegoers in their reviews of the film "Mirrors" note a wonderful game of actors, which creates an atmosphere of horror.
The second part of the film "Mirrors"
In 2010, the sequel to the film entitled “Mirrors 2” was released. The plot unfolds with the participation of other heroes. At the center of the story is Max Matheson. In a car accident, his bride dies, and he experiences a clinical death. As a result, a young man gains the ability to see strange and terrible things in the mirrors. From this he begins to abuse alcohol and gets addicted to drugs.
After a year, Max decides to start a new life. At the request of the department store owner, he gets a job there as a security guard. On the first day of work, Matheson sees in the reflection the corpse of the girl, as well as other department store employees. Later, the hero finds out what he saw Elinor Raines, a former store employee, missing. Max decides to find out the cause of the girl's death. He finds her sister Elizabeth. Together they manage to find the corpse of Elinor and her killer. He is the manager of the department store Keller Landro. A few years ago, he raped a girl, after drinking and pumping drugs. She comes to her senses on time and runs away. Keller catches up with the victim and strangles it.
Before she died, Elinor looked at the mirror and her soul moved into it. Max Matson comes to the rescue of Elizabeth on time. He pushes the killer toward the mirror, where Elinor takes him. At the end of the film, the girl takes the main character. The first part of the picture was liked by viewers more, so the reviews for the film “Mirrors 2” are not so high.
About the actors of the film "Mirrors 2"
The main role in the film "Mirrors 2" was played by American actor Nicholas Stahl. Emmanuelle Vogier played the sister of the deceased girl Elizabeth. The role of Elinor was performed by actress Stephanie Onor.
Reviews of the second part of the film
Unfortunately, the sequel "Mirrors 2" has not received positive reviews. The film "Mirrors" impressed filmgoers much more. The audience criticized the second part of the picture. Lovers of horror did not like the acting game, special effects. According to reviews, the film is not a sequel, since the plot is based on a story unrelated to the first part.