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A story of love and friendship and the unorthodox relationship between a man escaping his past, an autistic mother coping with the loss of her daughter and a passionate woman who keeps love at arm's length.
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Rated:
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[ M ]
MODERATE THEMES, MODERATE COARSE LANGUAGE
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2 Aug 2007
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Director:
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Marc Evans
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Running time:
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107 mins
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Stars:
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Sigourney Weaver, Carrie-Anne Moss, Alan Rickman
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What we say
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Grief through autistic eyes
"Snow Cake" is a very likable film, a quirky character-driven drama set in a beautiful snow-blanketed town in Canada.
A young girl hitches a ride with a lonely man she meets in a roadside diner. Despite his reluctance, she insists on making conversation and the two begin to bond. In a split second, everything changes. A snow plough runs them off the road, killing the young girl instantly. Wracked with guilt, the man tracks down her mother, determined to apologise. Totally unprepared for what he finds, the next few days are a transformative experience.
Though it deals with heavy themes, this film is uplifting and often very funny. Both the characters and the situation are genuinely intriguing.
"Snow Cake" has a wholesome, scrubbed look about it. All the ice and frost equates to a dazzling palette of blue and white. It evokes a simple freshness, of air that snaps and ground that crunches underfoot. The complicated emotional lives of the central characters are thrown into stark relief among these bracingly beautiful environs.
Alex Hughes (Alan Rickman) is perhaps the loneliest man in Canada. A victim of incredibly unlucky circumstances, he finds himself grieving for someone he hardly knew, for the second time. Rickman does world-weary like no other. In this case his wry, ironic manner is balanced by genuine tenderness.
Sigourney Weaver's portrayal of Linda, a high-functioning autistic woman and the mother of the deceased, is captivating. She imparts a magical combination of eccentric quirk and moving insight. Weaver communicates an authentic, though unconventional response to tragedy, opening the viewer's eyes to another way of experiencing the world.
Amidst all the ice, frost and snow, hearts begin to thaw. Sadness melts away and frozen lives are reinvigorated.
"Snow Cake" delicately articulates a unique way of seeing the world and what's more, it will stay with you for days.
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Mind blowing - not to be missed!
 
Alan Rickman is, as always, superb and Sigourney Weaver is incredible. It's a story that challenges and changes the way you think about life and death. The movie has such a lovely balance between love, laughter and sadness, always leaving you feeling uplifted. I could have turned right around and watched it again immediately. Must see for anyone who wants to see a really good movie.
Anonymous
Sydney, NSW
21 Aug 2007
A Heart-warmer
This film was a very pleasant surprise. Gentle and convincing with great acting from all. It gives some insight into high-function autism and is well acted by all. Humour adds balance to the story. Do yourself a favour and enjoy this lovely film.
Anonymous
Adelaide, SA
17 Aug 2007
Snowcake
A simple story set in a real town with ordinary and yet complex and sometimes amusing characters. Alan Rickman’s performance is sensitive and was quite different from anything else I’ve ever seen him do. Sigourney Weaver is clever and believable in a very different role for her. Satisfying and enjoyable.
Anonymous
Sydney, NSW
6 Aug 2007
Don't be put off by the title Snowcake
This is a very unusual film in that its themes are not normally cinema fare. It will appeal to the discerning film goer The story is funny, touching and very dramatic. We see a whole new side to the talent of Alan Rickman, whose performance is unlike anything he has played before. Sigourney Weaver is, as ever, astonishing in the role of an autistic woman. It's almost inconceivable that it was her that chased that monster in "Alien". Carrie-Anne Moss is also first class. So don't be put off by the title, just go and see a very well acted film with a first class script. You won't be disappointed.
jeff goopy
Gold Coast, QLD
2 Aug 2007
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