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Sigourney Weaver gracefully undertakes a difficult role, while the rest of the cast lifts the histrionic plot into something worthwhile.
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A heartfelt but utterly predictable indie drama. Aug 22, 2007 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
A heartfelt but utterly predictable indie drama.
V.A. Musetto
It's essentially a vehicle for a dedicated cast, but occasionally it's more than that. Jul 6, 2007 | Rating: 2.5/4
It's essentially a vehicle for a dedicated cast, but occasionally it's more than that.
John Hartl
Weaver makes Linda her own, alternating between off-putting brashness, engaging honesty and bursts of spontaneous, childlike behavior. Jun 1, 2007 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Weaver makes Linda her own, alternating between off-putting brashness, engaging honesty and bursts of spontaneous, childlike behavior.
Claudia Puig
Lack of dramatic intensity is all the more surprising considering the emotional clout of helmer Marc Evans' two best movies, the chilling Resurrection Man and scarefest My Little Eye. Jun 1, 2007 | Full Review…
Lack of dramatic intensity is all the more surprising considering the emotional clout of helmer Marc Evans' two best movies, the chilling Resurrection Man and scarefest My Little Eye.
Derek Elley
Overly forced, a shade too whimsical, but filling a void other words and other movies haven't the nerve or errant taste to confront. Jun 1, 2007 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
Overly forced, a shade too whimsical, but filling a void other words and other movies haven't the nerve or errant taste to confront.
Ty Burr
This slow-burning character drama never gets as emotionally involving, or persuasive, as the moviemakers intend it to. May 10, 2007 | Full Review…
This slow-burning character drama never gets as emotionally involving, or persuasive, as the moviemakers intend it to.
Desson Thomson
As a misfits-bonding flick, Snow Cake isn't bad, but anyone with a genuine interest in autism will find it a frustrating experience. Mar 21, 2016 | Full Review…
As a misfits-bonding flick, Snow Cake isn't bad, but anyone with a genuine interest in autism will find it a frustrating experience.
Hannah Brown
Often with the feel of a stage play, Snow Cake is a delicate little drama that shows real understanding of its characters. Aug 26, 2008 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…
Often with the feel of a stage play, Snow Cake is a delicate little drama that shows real understanding of its characters.
Heather Huntington
a worthy effort toward bringing an increasingly prevalent disorder to filmgoers' attention Sep 10, 2007 | Rating: 3/5
a worthy effort toward bringing an increasingly prevalent disorder to filmgoers' attention
Jules Brenner
Snow Cake never entertains too much pathos nor does it become overly concerned with making Weaver's character even slightly sympathetic; her uncensored forthrightness is as refreshingly humane as it is hilarious. Aug 23, 2007 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Snow Cake never entertains too much pathos nor does it become overly concerned with making Weaver's character even slightly sympathetic; her uncensored forthrightness is as refreshingly humane as it is hilarious.
Jason Ferguson
Everyone and everything is surprising in this arresting film whose heart is as warm as its setting is cold Jul 28, 2007 | Full Review…
Everyone and everything is surprising in this arresting film whose heart is as warm as its setting is cold
Urban Cinefile Critics
in the end, it's as viable as its titular confection: pretty to look at but cold. Jul 14, 2007 | Rating: C- | Full Review…
in the end, it's as viable as its titular confection: pretty to look at but cold.
Ted Murphy
This is the story of a man meeting with the autistic mother of a hitchhiking girl who died in his car after an accident. Outstanding acting performances, especially by Rickman and Weaver, and very quiet but lovely sense of humor make for a very likable and satisfying experience. Especially the scrabble game and the story of Mr. Fantastic is a very magical scene. Even though nothing terribly exciting happens after the initial shock, it is still fun and entertaining to follow those characters around for a while.
Super Reviewer
Oh my goodness do I love a nice drama! Throw in Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman and I am in my glory!! Sigourney did a great job playing a sometimes crazy, sometimes silly Autistic woman. I really got a kick out of her. This was a very entertaining movie.
"Dazlious!" The real beauty of this film is in the fleshed-out richness of the characters. It works because you're taken in by Vivienne's love of life, by Alex's debilitating guilt and by Maggie's subtle sexuality. Credit superb writing (Angela Pell) and performances (Emily Hampshire, Alan Rickman & Carrie-Anne Moss)
Could have been better with a tight editing & a better casting. The actress playing Linda, an autistic, was a disastrous miscast, IMO.
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