Snow Cake
It's been a while since I first saw this movie, but now that I'm trying out Netflix I decided to borrow it and actually watch it on a television. haha But after watching the movie again, I feel like I can write a review for it. :3
The only thing that makes me sad is that I won't have any screecaps. boo.
Summary:
Alex (Alan Rickman), a British man stranded in Ontario and haunted by a fatal accident that took place there, is forced to confront his past when he meets the autistic Linda (Sigourney Weaver) in this heartfelt drama. Linda is the mother of the teenage girl who died in the accident, and though she's sustained an unimaginable loss, it is she who helps Alex find his way back to a life once again filled with hope. Carrie-Anne Moss also stars.
Summary courtesy of Netflix. :P
Story/Plot:
I'd have to say that this movie is rather on the slow side and there's no real twists or surprises, but that's part of the beauty of it. It has a simple structure, but the script, actors, cinematography, and all the things in between is what really makes the movie.
Characters:
Alex Hughes: He is a bit of a tragic, misunderstood character. Throughout the movie there are references made about his face that makes him look sad. As the movie progresses we do start to understand why he's such a sad character; it's because of his past with his son and then events happening again with Vivienne. The guilt just kept on building up and I imagine it would be hard to free yourself from it.
Between Alex and Linda's relationship, I must also say they make a good duo. For Alex it was good because he just needed to get things off his chest without being judged.
Alan Rickman (one of my all time favorite actors) does such a good job in this movie! I mean even though the script was written with him in mind, I think he really lived up to it. I think this movie really does his acting skills justice, because most of the time he is cast as an evil or dark character, so seeing the sentimental side was quite refreshing.
Linda Freeman: I've never really dealt with autism first hand, but I think Sigourney Weaver really did her homework.
Maggie: I didn't realize Carrie-Anne Moss was in the Matrix and Chocolat. :O She's so pretty~
Music:
LOVE the music from this movie. It's not an Original but the songs they incorporated into it fit in so nicely and Stereophonics is indeed a good band. :D
Cinematography:
Absolutely gorgeous.
Favorite Scenes:
- When Alex is waiting for his clothes to dry and he breaks down because he's so overwhelmed with emotion and he tries to tell Linda that he's sorry and wants some type of reassurance that it's alright. But at this time, Linda kind of just brushes him off and doesn't really dwell about it and just asks him if it's the tea that's making him upset. I love this scene because you want to cry along with Alex but at the same time the simple remarks by Linda just makes you want to laugh a bit.
- Alex and Linda playing Comic Book Scrabble. I want to play that! lol But the way she described "dazilicous," was quite lovely.
- Alex giving Linda a hug without touching her with his hands.
- Alex singing in Vivienne's bedroom.
GAHH this review is so incomplete @__@ I thought I would be able to sit down and write but I just can't do it T_T Lately I haven't been in much of a blogging mood :/ :sigh: I definitely will come back to this, because this movie deserves at least a complete review >___
The only thing that makes me sad is that I won't have any screecaps. boo.
Summary:
Alex (Alan Rickman), a British man stranded in Ontario and haunted by a fatal accident that took place there, is forced to confront his past when he meets the autistic Linda (Sigourney Weaver) in this heartfelt drama. Linda is the mother of the teenage girl who died in the accident, and though she's sustained an unimaginable loss, it is she who helps Alex find his way back to a life once again filled with hope. Carrie-Anne Moss also stars.
Summary courtesy of Netflix. :P
Story/Plot:
I'd have to say that this movie is rather on the slow side and there's no real twists or surprises, but that's part of the beauty of it. It has a simple structure, but the script, actors, cinematography, and all the things in between is what really makes the movie.
Characters:
Alex Hughes: He is a bit of a tragic, misunderstood character. Throughout the movie there are references made about his face that makes him look sad. As the movie progresses we do start to understand why he's such a sad character; it's because of his past with his son and then events happening again with Vivienne. The guilt just kept on building up and I imagine it would be hard to free yourself from it.
Between Alex and Linda's relationship, I must also say they make a good duo. For Alex it was good because he just needed to get things off his chest without being judged.
Alan Rickman (one of my all time favorite actors) does such a good job in this movie! I mean even though the script was written with him in mind, I think he really lived up to it. I think this movie really does his acting skills justice, because most of the time he is cast as an evil or dark character, so seeing the sentimental side was quite refreshing.
Linda Freeman: I've never really dealt with autism first hand, but I think Sigourney Weaver really did her homework.
Maggie: I didn't realize Carrie-Anne Moss was in the Matrix and Chocolat. :O She's so pretty~
Music:
LOVE the music from this movie. It's not an Original but the songs they incorporated into it fit in so nicely and Stereophonics is indeed a good band. :D
Cinematography:
Absolutely gorgeous.
Favorite Scenes:
- When Alex is waiting for his clothes to dry and he breaks down because he's so overwhelmed with emotion and he tries to tell Linda that he's sorry and wants some type of reassurance that it's alright. But at this time, Linda kind of just brushes him off and doesn't really dwell about it and just asks him if it's the tea that's making him upset. I love this scene because you want to cry along with Alex but at the same time the simple remarks by Linda just makes you want to laugh a bit.
- Alex and Linda playing Comic Book Scrabble. I want to play that! lol But the way she described "dazilicous," was quite lovely.
- Alex giving Linda a hug without touching her with his hands.
- Alex singing in Vivienne's bedroom.
GAHH this review is so incomplete @__@ I thought I would be able to sit down and write but I just can't do it T_T Lately I haven't been in much of a blogging mood :/ :sigh: I definitely will come back to this, because this movie deserves at least a complete review >___