A drama that interweaves the life of a teenager, with his old baby sitter, her estranged husband, and their daughter.A drama that interweaves the life of a teenager, with his old baby sitter, her estranged husband, and their daughter.A drama that interweaves the life of a teenager, with his old baby sitter, her estranged husband, and their daughter.
- Awards
- 1 win & 4 nominations total
Gracie Hudson
- Tara Marchand
- (as Grace Hudson)
Slavko Negulic
- Oskar
- (as Slavico Negulic)
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Did you know
- TriviaSam Rockwell really did hit his head on the truck, and punch the tree. (reference an interview at vimeo.com/859232) Previously he had gotten tips from a stunt man on how to head-bang the truck without hurting himself too much. However, when he hit the tree with his knuckles, he did it for real, and hard. He visited the hospital in the evening.
- GoofsIn the scene where Arthur takes a swig from a bottle of beer hidden on the floor, he raises it with the label facing him. In the next cut scene, as he lowers the bottle, the label can be clearly seen facing the camera.
- Quotes
Louise Parkinson: You never know what fate has in store for you, sweetheart. It's funny how you can tell the fake smiles in pictures.
Arthur Parkinson: You notice people don't bring out cameras on sad days?
- SoundtracksSledgehammer
Written by Peter Gabriel
Published by Real World Music, Ltd. (PRS) for the World / Pentagon Lipservices Real World (BMI) Admin for USA & Canada
Courtesy of Real World Music, Ltd. and Lipservices Music Publishing
Performed by Atlantic Region Cadet Tri-Service Band
Featured review
The underlying novel and this film stole my planned novel! I live in Northeast Pennsylvania (the film is set in Southwest PA). I'm one of those who threaten, promise, etc., to write a book someday but probably never will. But my main idea was to write about one of the ancient defunct communities that dot the old coal and oil regions of the state.
SNOW ANGELS does a great job at depicting lives in such communities. Especially during that part of the year when the landscape is barren and suicides spike. The profound sense of hopelessness is evident in many of the characters. Those without resources fall into profound despair. Those better off look into themselves. The result is always tragic or counter-productive. Only youth sees promise, has hope, etc.
The film was far from perfect: Rockwell and Beckinsale's story line so dominates that the lives of the other characters become almost a distraction. I doubt that's what the author intended. The climax pays off in intensity but is predictable. But the acting and script are exceptional as is the pacing and mood. For those who think the film lacks plot, the simple depiction of setting and life are story enough.
SNOW ANGELS does a great job at depicting lives in such communities. Especially during that part of the year when the landscape is barren and suicides spike. The profound sense of hopelessness is evident in many of the characters. Those without resources fall into profound despair. Those better off look into themselves. The result is always tragic or counter-productive. Only youth sees promise, has hope, etc.
The film was far from perfect: Rockwell and Beckinsale's story line so dominates that the lives of the other characters become almost a distraction. I doubt that's what the author intended. The climax pays off in intensity but is predictable. But the acting and script are exceptional as is the pacing and mood. For those who think the film lacks plot, the simple depiction of setting and life are story enough.
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- Also known as
- Снігові ангели
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $402,858
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $14,247
- Mar 9, 2008
- Gross worldwide
- $414,404
- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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