Many people are acquainted with the infamous line “mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” Spring/summer 2012 re-imagines the expression with its Snow White obsession.

Another Rendition

Snow White, a fairy tale originally written by the Grimm Brothers, has been reinvented numerous times. One film of note is Sydney White (2007), a comedy starring Amanda Bynes which adapts the fairy tale to the 21^st century. The film introduces the archaic characters to modern technology, the world of being a college student, sororities, fraternities, and geekdom. Check out this spin on a classic tale and find out how the ugly witch and her red apple are brought to life with a twist.

Mirror Mirror

Mirror Mirror (2012) starring Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer, and upcoming actress Lilly Collins made a splash earlier this Spring with its comedic, yet touching take on Snow White. Directed by Indian director, Tarsem Singh, Mirror Mirroris bursting at its seams with color and cultural diversity. It even features the really catchy, bollywood inspired song “I Believe in Love.”

I was impressed by the costumes and overall creativity put into recreating the characters of the Seven Dwarves, the Prince, and of course Snow White. Select pieces of Snow White’s attire are Asian inspired with Japanese Geisha and Indian themes running seamlessly together. The overall film has an engaging plot which endears you quickly to the characters. Mirror Mirror also strikes the perfect tone, having both witty and dramatic elements. It takes the cake for being true the fairytale while allowing enough mystic and infectious energy to make it worth watching again and again.