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The Snowman movie reviews

• The Snowman

  Thursday, October 19, 2017 10:49:43 PM | (Age Not Specified)

  “The Snowman” is a murder mystery, based on the novel by Norwegian author Jo Nesbø. Something was definitely lost in translation, not between Norwegian and English but between the original novel, the script, the filming and the cutting room floor. The story was so convoluted it was mindboggling. One had the feeling that many of the subplots were partially dropped along the way leading to pointless story lines, with too many characters. Perhaps readers of the novel would have more of an appreciation. I had no idea what was going on. I had trouble differentiating between the similar characters and their relationships to one another, up until the end of the film. Spoiler: This film was not thought provoking, deep or interesting. The cinematography of the snowy stark landscapes of Norway was a plus. I can’t comment on the acting since the script was so bad, most of the actors didn’t had a chance to shine.

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  The Snowman

  Sunday, October 15, 2017 5:45:08 AM | (age group: 35–49) | F

  Given the intensity of the book going to see The Snowman in the cinema was much anticipated. Tomas Alfredson should be hanging his head in shame as he created a movie so far adapted from the storyline it was emotionless, lack lustre and disappointing. There was no connection between the main characters and he created much confusion when adapting inaccurate events throughout the film. I remember saying to my partner after we both read The Snowman, "wouldn't this book make an excellent film". We're still waiting!