Review of Snow Angels (2007) by Willis W — 16 Sep 2008
David Gordon Green manages to unflinchingly and powerfully capture tragedy like not many filmmakers I know of can. His craftsmanship in this area even brings to mind the films of Ingmar Bergman, particularly The Virgin Spring.
However, Gordon Green is far from an imitator. He makes this film, and everything else he directs, his own. He has an eye for detail and every single frame is a testament to that. This is by far one of the most well shot films of the year, if not the most. He also manages to get performances out of a cast you wouldn't expect them from. I never thought Kate Beckinsale or Sam Rockwell had the performances in them that they showcase here. Just watching them interact is nerve shattering.
Make no mistake, this is dark and depressing fare. Yet somehow Gordon Green makes it beautiful at the same time. In the midst of the tragedy at hand, he captures feelings of first time lovers and intimate moments with families. It's this versatility and great attention to human emotion that makes Gordon Green stand out as a filmmaker and makes this film stand out not only in his filmography but in recent American film in general.
This review of Snow Angels (2007) was written by Willis W on 16 Sep 2008.
Snow Angels has generally received positive reviews.
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