Snowpiercer

Name: Snowpiercer
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller
Released: June 27, 2014
Duration: 126 min
Rating: 84
Cast: Chris Evans, Ed Harris, Jamie Bell, Tilda Swinton

2014

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Universal acclaim based on 38 Critics

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Generally favorable reviews based on 775 Ratings

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SNOWPIERCER

Movie Details & Credits

Weinstein Company, The | Release Date: June 27, 2014

Starring: Chris Evans, Ed Harris, Jamie Bell, Tilda Swinton

Summary: In a future where a failed global-warming experiment kills off most life on the planet, a class system evolves aboard the Snowpiercer, a train that travels around the globe via a perpetual-motion engine.

Director: Joon-ho Bong

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller

Rating: R

Runtime: 126 min

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Awards & Rankings

32	#32 Best Movie of 2014
24	#24 Most Discussed Movie of 2014
21	#21 Most Shared Movie of 2014

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Salon - Andrew O'Hehir

Jun 26, 2014

Politically provocative and visually spectacular Snowpiercer - the best action film of 2014, and probably the best film, period. Read full review

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CineVue - Patrick Gamble

Jun 22, 2014

Snowpiercer evolves steadily, growing richer with every step and slowly feeding us morsels of information - enriching this ludicrous premise with enough magic and wonder to suspend our disbelief entirely. Read full review

Arizona Republic - Bill Goodykoontz

Jul 2, 2014

There are surprises and plenty of action. What's good about Snowpiercer is how they all blend together; each element informs the other. Read full review

USA Today - Claudia Puig

Jun 26, 2014

A rare hybrid that perfectly blends the dazzle of a futuristic action thriller with the intellectual substance of an art film. Read full review

The New Yorker - David Denby

Jul 5, 2014

If you don't mind the gore, you can enjoy Snowpiercer as a brutal and imaginative piece of science-fiction filmmaking. [7 & 14 July 2014, p.94]

The Hollywood Reporter - Clarence Tsui

Jun 22, 2014

Snowpiercer is an ambitious piece with a universally comprehensible theme and accessible aesthetics. Read full review

Village Voice - Stephanie Zacharek

Jun 24, 2014

Even as dystopian dramas go, the picture is arid and lusterless in its more serious moments and unpleasantly kitschy when it tries to soar over the top. Read full review

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Pazzo7

Jun 27, 2014

This is the best movie I've seen this year.The fact is that I didnt see the movie in theaters but on my PC and I loved it means a lot.This sci-fi,action movie is put together with thought.It has a soul,a purpose,a style,good characters and AWESOME action.One of the best of this year.I'd likeThis is the best movie I've seen this year.The fact is that I didnt see the movie in theaters but on my PC and I loved it means a lot.This sci-fi,action movie is put together with thought.It has a soul,a purpose,a style,good characters and AWESOME action.One of the best of this year.I'd like to quote what Peter Travers said in his review for this movie " Snowpiercer is everything Transformers: Age of Extinction wishes it could be: a slam-bam sci-fi thriller with a brain, a heart and an artful sense of purpose".I really hope this movie is gonna slam AOE at the box office because its entertaining and doesnt give you headache and doesnt make you dumber watching it.Snowpiercer diserves to be a succes.Go see it in theaters people.… Expand

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Snowpiercer

Mar 2, 2015

Fantastic movie! Story is nicely written, the actors are more than good, I don't get some low scores here. It would be even better if it was produced and filmed in Korea, cause Holywood ruins most movies nowadays. :(

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mahzadyar

Oct 18, 2017

Could not imagine a movie to be richer in content. "Snowpiercer" is a two-hour nonstop bombardment of brilliant stories and dramatic scenes. It pictures a new line of human civilization and history, completely redesigned by the builder & maintainer of the eternal train. It describes how aCould not imagine a movie to be richer in content. "Snowpiercer" is a two-hour nonstop bombardment of brilliant stories and dramatic scenes. It pictures a new line of human civilization and history, completely redesigned by the builder & maintainer of the eternal train. It describes how a system of belief in the form of politics, religion, education combined with brute force can act upon society, which appears to be inevitable to control and maintain the balance of the whole system. The plot is so wisely written that you can see the whole system of our human society within the Snowpiercer as an action drama. Unlike similar plots trying to give such a big picture, this movie does not provide you with a brief answer but gives you a resolution toward that, by providing you with the story of rise and fall of a 17-years mini civilization within the train.… Expand

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TVJerry

Jul 8, 2014

This film offers an unusual take on the future: the world is a frozen wasteland and the only survivors exist on a long train that continuously travels around the globe. The poor huddled masses at the back (led by Chris Evans) decide to plead their case to the leader, so they undertake aThis film offers an unusual take on the future: the world is a frozen wasteland and the only survivors exist on a long train that continuously travels around the globe. The poor huddled masses at the back (led by Chris Evans) decide to plead their case to the leader, so they undertake a mission to get to the front. At times it seems like an action film, but the fight scenes are often full of splashed blood and blurred action. At other times, it's an apocalyptic drama with bold statements about class and society. If you're willing to overlook the giant lapses in logic, you may find this movie to be an absorbing and original experience. BTW, Tilda Swinton is having great fun with her bespeckled, toothy character.… Expand

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Tyray23CenaSuck

Jul 11, 2014

Its a solid movie but very overrated by the critics that made my exceptions a little to high for this movie. It delivers with good action but not much else.

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ryeca

Jun 27, 2014

Ditto on being shocked at good reviews. Snowpiercer is not worth your money. The dialogue seems to have been written by grade school children, which doesn't leave much room for quality acting. The characters are Brazil / Gilliam campy but not as interesting (partly due to the awfulDitto on being shocked at good reviews. Snowpiercer is not worth your money. The dialogue seems to have been written by grade school children, which doesn't leave much room for quality acting. The characters are Brazil / Gilliam campy but not as interesting (partly due to the awful dialogue). Also, the plot is recycled from already recycled dystopias and is very predictable. Ok, are you here for action then? Well, you can basically just throw away the fighting scenes, which also seem recycled from other, better Korean films. Do we really need another axe-fight scene? Do we really need another dystopian film of this type and quality? The plot holes are mind-blowing even if you suspend disbelief, the acting is poor, the characters are random and disposable, and the plot is as dumb as a couch. The movie seems like a live action manga remake of the worst kind.… Expand

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manwe7

Mar 1, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This has to be one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Lets start with the plot, or lack of it. Dumbest idea ever. How could you build a train track in harsh environment like that if they couldn't even go out in it? Not only that but the train never stopped and went around the world? Land masses don't connect! There is a plot hole. Who could sit 18 years in one little cramped space such as they were in? Not only that everyone dies except 2 people at the end. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE movie.

Stupid critics the only reason why they liked it as I suppose this is supposed to be imitating life?? I guess if your a gay critic who jumps on board with everyone else or you live in a world where there is no hope, this movie is for you!… Expand

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