Snow Angels

Snow Angels

By David Gordon Green

  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 2008-03-07
  • Advisory Rating: R
  • Runtime: 1h 47min
  • Director: David Gordon Green
  • Production Company: Crossroads Films
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 9.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
6.441/10
6.441
From 145 Ratings

Description

A story of love lost and found in a small town, Snow Angels is a heartrending portrayal of three couples in various stages of life orbiting around each other in search of connection and meaning. An unexpected act of violence disrupts the lives of these intertwined couples revealing the profound moments in which they each realize how precarious and remarkable life can be. High school student Arthur plays trombone in the marching band, busses tables at the local Chinese restaurant and avoids his squabbling parents. At work, he flirts with Annie, who used to be his baby-sitter. Annie is trying to build a new life for herself and her daughter after splitting with high school sweetheart Glenn. A man with a troubled past, Glenn hopes to make a new start by getting a job and reconnecting with his family. At school, Arthur meets a pretty girl, Lila, who is just as nerdy as he is, and they quickly develop a crush on each other. Though Lila makes her feelings for Arthur painfully obvious, Arthur is reluctant to accept her advances as he watches his father move out of the family home while his mother struggles to keep things together. Determined to find happiness, Arthur begins to fall for the irresistible Lila, even as he witnesses Annie and Glenn tear each other apart in a series of distressing encounters at the same time as his parents begin separate lives. Then, on a cold winter morning, Glenn and Annie's past catches up with their future. In one shocking moment, all of the pain and struggle comes to a screeching halt. For them, and for everyone who knows them, nothing will ever be the same.

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  • What a Gem of a film!!!

    5
    By Ripleymovieguy
    A must see and truly a gem. These are the real movies, not the hollywood million dollar budget explosions and car chases! A must see and should definitely be rated higher.
  • Wow

    5
    By Mattey B
    Now I'm a huge fan of Kate Beckinsale, and really she's the only reason I gave this movie a watch. But, this really is a well made movie. Great performances by both her and Sam Rockwell really make this worth watching. I'm beginning to appreciate Sam more and more as an acter thanks to performances like these! This is one movie that you really need to be in the mood to watch. If you're feeling very happy one day, chances are you won't want to watch this film. Highly recommended!
  • Very Dark and Depressing

    2
    By Awe Heal
    Is there a law against producing films about healthy marriages? Lately, all movies play out the darker grim side of bad marriages. Just saying. This movie is no exception...in fact...this movie takes it all the way to the darkest, grimest outcome of a marriage that has ended. Whew...rent this if you need some double D: dark and depressing.
  • Tender 'American Beauty'

    4
    By me, obviously
    To me, this movie was a nice contrast to the epic scope and humorous wit of 'American Beauty'. This was a more tender film, less Hollywood more independent. With odd camera angles and a moving soundtrack, I found this movie to a quaint meditation of the fragility of life, small town and within.
  • A Powerful Snow Angel

    5
    By AsianFan_007
    WoW – what a powerful movie. This is a GEM! Outstanding Casting!! Memorable performances!! Really have to be in the right mood to enjoy this movie for the work of art that it is. Compelling, scary, heartrending.
  • The Best movie I've seen in a while

    5
    By Emily-/-/$()
    An amazing film, especially since it has my favorite actor, Michael Angarano. I'm rating a 5 because the drama in it is so realistic. It doesn't even feel like you're watching a movie. The worst part? I hated the ending.. What was that lady saying at the very end??
  • The Best Movie I have seen all year long

    5
    By halfway2fourty
    This is a truly mesmerizing movie. Every single character seems so real that you can relate to all the characters problems, from loss and insecurity is played so well on screen that you don't even feel like you're watching a movie. If you like watching indie dramas, this is definitely the movie for you.
  • Amazing

    5
    By LED ZEppy
    Trully deeply, moving, and amazing. one of the most IMPORTANT movies ive ever seen.
  • Riveting, Deep, Emotional

    4
    By TravelMiracle
    I found this to be one of those movies you remeber for a long time. Almost every character had their deep level brought to the fore to create a blend of both sadness and hope. It is quite a heavy movie but the astonishing Oscar calliber perfomance by Sam Rockwell makes it worthy of your time alone. The only thing that doesn't sell for me is Kate Beckinsale as a white trash woman who is still confusingly supposed to be tied to her ex. I have seriously considered my former optinion of her as a talented actress since watching this movie, unfortunately- sorry Kate! She could not sink to the level required to explore this character despite the stylists attempts at hiding her beauty. It is not her beauty that fails her, it's the lack of skill mentioned. That and the Director's lack of properly displaying the connection between her and her ex throughout the film are the only reason it is 4 stars. But really, none of this detracts from this being a poignant film with fantastic acting by Sam, Amy Sedaris and the young couple. This isn't easy to watch, but it is gratifying and worth the rental!
  • Well acted, lacks momentum

    2
    By Bronte's Muse
    Snow angles is an emotional film that captures a few highs and too many lows of the human condition. The movie was well acted, yet the characters lacked motivation and seemed to have shallow backstories. The film is also paced poorly, and it didn't really engage me the way a good drama should. Roger More of The Orlando Sentinel wrote, "It's a movie that keeps its distance from the characters, so much that we can shudder at what we fear is to come but aren't really allowed to mourn the innocent trapped in this downward spiral."

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