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Mirror Mirror, the candy-colored vision of director Tarsem Singh, is the latest take on a classic fairy tale, with Lily Collins filling the shoes of Snow White and Julia Roberts as her nemesis, the wicked queen. But even with a solid cast and Singh's risk-taking aesthetic, the uneven script and undeveloped characters reduce it to a retread of an old story with a very pretty look. You know how it goes: the queen married Snow White's father, and after he dies, she sets about to get rid of anyone prettier than herself. That makes Snow White target No. 1, and when the girl is run out of the kingdom, she's forced to take shelter with a group of outlaw dwarves in the forest, becoming their caretaker of sorts. In this version, Snow White becomes their vigilante leader, while the perspective is largely from the wicked queen, who's trying to solve her financial problems by marrying rich Prince Alcott (the very dreamy Armie Hammer). While these twists are cute tweaks of the well-known tale, they don't make the story different enough, and the film drags on toward its obvious conclusion.

Singh is known for his bold, arresting aesthetic, like in films The Cell and Immortals, and he definitely has fun reimagining the setting of Snow White and her fairyland. It's clear that he's reining in the weirdness to give the film wider appeal, but some unusual elements sneak in there, like some creepy villainous puppets and a scene with the queen's downright gross beautifying routine. As polarizing as those scenes may be, the movie could have used some more weirdness, if only to give it a clearer angle. Sadly, the creativity is used up on the visuals, and the rest of the film suffers.

To find out why else I was disappointed by Mirror Mirror, just keep reading.

As the newly released Mirror, Mirror's Snow White, we expected a princess-inspired transformation on screen — but Lily Collins's fairy-tale red-carpet confections have us seeking the same ultrafemme dressing for our own real-life wardrobes. Her latest appearances are a lesson in the prettiest kind of styling, channeling a call to romance and femininity that's both a reflection of the film and, incidentally, right on the mark as far as Spring trends are concerned. For the movie's premiere, Lily opted for a strapless full-skirted Dolce & Gabbana dress that made us swoon with all its comely detail — we suspect it's exactly what any modern-day fairy-tale princess would choose should she find herself on a red carpet. Making the argument for the same intricate lace, albeit on a more casual scale, Lily selected two brilliant blue lace sheaths — a Collette Dinnigan for an event this week in NYC, and a sweet fit-and-flare sheath for the Clinton Foundation's Decade of Difference Gala last October. With each, Lily emotes the loveliest kind of glamour that makes us think: we want to look like that. You too? Just shop our editors' picks to channel the same ultrapretty style.

Two new adaptations of Snow White are hitting the big screen, and both of the lead actresses are sporting inky black tresses. (Mirror Mirror, with Lily Collins, is out this Friday; Kristen Stewart's Snow White and the Huntsman follows in May). Wella Professionals hair colorist Jennifer J. created the dark hue for both Lily Collins and Kristen Stewart. See how Jennifer modernized Snow White's hair look — twice — when you read more.

Lily Collins was the fairest of them all at the Mirror Mirror premiere. (Tied with Julia Roberts, that is.) Not only did Lily's pearly complexion glow, her red lips were also reminiscent of Snow White's favorite forbidden fruit. Kayleen McAdams, the makeup artists who created this look, framed Lily's eyes with a glittering green-grey shadow and topped it all off with a blast of bright color on her lips. See the products you need to get Lily's exact look when you read more

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