Review of Snow Angels (2007) by Mike S — 07 Nov 2008

Well made, but unrelentingly bleak. My least favorite David Gordon Green film.

This review of Snow Angels (2007) was written by Mike S on 07 Nov 2008.

Snow Angels has generally received positive reviews.

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