Review of Snow Cake (2006) by Jim F — 12 Apr 2016

This film had definitely passed me by when it premiered in 2006. I decided to watch it based entirely upon the fact that it starred Alan Rickman, and didn't really expect much after reading the tv guide's synopsis. Surprisingly, I found myself genuinely satisfied with the production as a whole.

Alan Rickman is perfect for the role of Alex, an unassuming man with a shady past. Sigourney Weaver, cast as a high-functioning autistic woman living in a small town, proves much more dynamic and flexible as an actress than I have ever seen her before. Directed by Steve Cosens and Marc Evans, this story, while emotional, does not dwell upon the ordinary stages and responses to grief. It finds it's balance in those tricky spaces that exist in between, and that is what I found both masterful and enjoyable.