Snow Angel – Movie Review
First Reaction – Snow Angel keeps us guessing along, and leaves us shocked by the outcome.
Director: Gabriel Allard
Writer: Gabriel Allard, Catherine Bérubé, Damien Berube, Marc Lapointe, Louis-Philippe Tremblay, Payl Van Dyck (Screenplay)
Cast
- Olivier Renaud (Romance with a Twist)
- Kimberly-Sue Murray (Die Alone)
- Catherine Bérubé (Beau is Afraid)
- Sebastien Rouleau (Deadpool 2)
- Marc Lapointe
Plot: In the aftermath of a fatal accident in a snowy village at the Eastern tip of Quebec, a screwed-up ex-pro snowboarder decides to pack up her cabin and leave town for good, but someone, or something – seems intent on stopping her.
Runtime: 1 Hour 31 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Snow Angel starts when ex-pro snowboarder Mary-Jane (Berube) is involved in a fatal accident. It ruins her friendship with Alice (Murray) and Mary wants to rebuild the broken life. However, Mary-Jane is haunted by the past and decides she wants to leave.
Her trip is interrupted by an unexpected visitor, Fred Walker (Renaud), who has followed her career for years. She reluctantly agrees to show him some of the best spots in the area, but things begin getting a little too close to home.
Verdict on Snow Angel
Recap
The movie follows a troubled ex-pro snowboarder struggling to deal with the aftermath of a fatal accident. It follows her family torn apart and she tries to understand what has happened to her former friends. Meanwhile, she gets haunted by the events which have stuck with her.
Best Parts
The movie does a brilliant job of keeping us guessing. It leaves clues and you start to believe one outcome, only to be surprised by the bigger reveal. The performances are brilliant and help surprise the audience.
Worst Parts
The movie tends to return to the night of the incident for minor moments, which sometimes feel more like stopgaps to fill in blank time.
Final Thoughts –Snow Angel keeps us guessing and leaves us flawed.
