Mirrors Review

Title: Mirrors (2008)

Plot: The broke down retired cop needs a job. Where does he go? A burnt down mall. But no seriously this movie introduces you to Ben Carson (Kiefer Sutherland) a drunk drugged up cop who takes up a job as a night watchman at the "Mayflower" mall, a building that was burned down years ago in New York City, for unknown reasons. Soon Ben realizes that there is more to this building and it's oh so clean mirrors. Hallucinations begin to occur and Ben is forced to figure out why. Of course there is always the background story. Ben is the divorced with kids he can't see because of trouble with the ex (Paula Patton.) Ben is a bundle of stress and anxiety. When his sister Angela (Amy Smart) comes up dead he realizes he needs to find out what the mirrors want and fast before it's too late for the rest of his family and himself.

Writing/Directing/Acting: Typical horror movie acting I wasn't very impressed with Kiefer Sutherland, a little over the top. It was directed by Alexandra Aja (The Hills Have Eyes) I must say not one of his best movies. The story itself I will have to admit is different. I get tired recently of movies that re-play themselves and are all alike. This was not something I have seen before which at times made it a little refreshing.

Basic Thought: It was different, not one of Alexandra's best but it was ok. The special effects were cool showed a lot of blood which is always nice for me. If you have a week stomach maybe this isn't for you.

Would I suggest it: I'm glad I waited to see it on video. I'll give it a 5/10. If you are particular to the horror genre I would only recommend this just so you can add it to the list.