MIRROR MIRROR II : RAVEN DANCE
Anchor Bay Entertainment, Orphan Eyes 
Starring: Roddy McDowall, Sally Kellerman, Veronica Cartwright, Tracy Wells, William Sanderson
Written, Directed, and Produced by Jimmy Lifton
Let me make it clear first, that this is not really a proper, objective review of this film.  These are simply my thoughts on it, from the perspective of being a Mr. Belvedere fan.

Tracy WellsWhen I saw this DVD up for sale at Amazon.com, I just had to get it. It is one of the movies I had been keeping my eye out for because it features Tracy Wells, who played Heather in Mr. Belvedere. I had been curious as to what the cast had been doing after the show ended and this is one of the movies that Tracy did.  When my copy arrived today, I was so excited, I popped it immediately in my DVD player and started watching.
Tracy plays Marlee, a teenager whose evil stepsister (played by Sally Kellerman) is after her inheritance. Roddy McDowall plays Sally's evil doctor boyfriend who drugs Tracy, in the hopes of making her seem crazy so they can send her to the mental hospital.  She turns to the mirror for help, which is actually the worst thing she could have done.

As for the movie itself, I can't really say that it's bad, and I can't really say it's very good. Well, it ain't no Gladiator, or course.  But I thought it was OK, and I enjoyed watching it.  I can say that  it's not as bad as many of the reviews I have read so far.   There are some awkward moments in the film, but Tracy comes out actually good and convincing in her role.  I admit it was pretty strange seeing Tracy in a non-Mr. Belvedere role. It was quite a surprise to see her acting and doing things that she'd never do in the show.  Her lovemaking scene with the mirror was very strange, but it was definitely hot!  She does a lot of running, and a lot of dancing, which she does really well.  We got to see her dance on the show several times, but here she shows just how good she is.  It's great to see her again, after missing her a lot from the show.  Tracy looks really beautiful in this film, more so than any time she was on the show. Many times I just can't take my eyes off her.

As an added bonus to Mr. Belvedere fans, the film also includes Lois Nettleton as one of the nuns who run the orphanage where Tracy and her little brother stay in. Lois Nettleton appeared on Mr. Belvedere as a daytime TV talk show host (in the vein of Oprah) who has the hots (and the lusts) for George.

Tracy doesn't get cover credits on the DVD, which is a shame, since she literally carries the film on her shoulders. The other actors, although more popular, are playing roles supporting to her.  If you are a Mr. Belvedere fan, and more specifically, a Tracy Wells fan, this DVD or VHS, is definitely worth owning. If you want to buy a copy online, click on the link below. It will bring you to the film's page at Amazon.com.

Mirror Mirror 2: Raven Dance 


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