The Snowman

  • 2017


MOVIE IS interesting riveting norwegian artistic incoherent
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13 %
7 % Rotten
$ 43 Million
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Positive Reviews 22
Negative reviews 143
Average Rating 1.7/5
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2.0
For starters, theres the opening sequence, the dumbest and most obviously telegraphed psycho killer origin story since 1982s Pieces. Av Club
1.5
Sadly The Snowman can barely kick itself off, let alone a successful new series. Den Of Geek
2.0
A twisty tale of inexplicable red herrings, baffling plot detours, and Chloe Sevigny as not one but two identical chicken farmers. EW
2.0
This crime thriller has a promising director and a strong cast, but its a total mess, with baffling flashbacks, excessive padding, and an overall poor .. Common Sense Media
2.0
Adapting The Snowman, one of Norwegian scribe Jo Nesbs bestselling Harry Hole mysteries, isnt the studios worst idea of 2017. Indie Wire
1.5
If The Snowman were merely a chilly, streamlined precis of a knottier page turner, it could stolidly pass muster. Variety
2.0
The rest of the highly watchable supporting cast isnt especially well served, either. Time Out
1.3
The Snowman is missing so much basic connective tissue as to be rendered almost completely inexplicable.
4.5
Even still, she cant nudge the film into remembering its raison detre as a bleak thriller, with Swedish director Alfredson (Let The Right One In, Tink .. Screen Daily
2.0
Despite a top notch cast, Alfredsons spin on the murder mystery is painfully convoluted and thematically incomplete. Collider
1.5
Rebecca Ferguson, who was so highly touted after MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION, is again badly served by a role that doesnt let her do anything. Vulture
2.5
For all its high caliber talent mix, The Snowman is a largely pedestrian affair, turgid and humorless in tone. The Hollywood Reporter
1.0
A compelling, sprawlingly designed serial killer thriller on the surface and something deeper down below, The Snowman defies most mainstream genre tra ..
1.5
The problem isnt the narrative complications, even if the movie soon becomes mired in them. The New York Times
2.0
Then theres fight scene so chaotic that its nearly impossible to figure out whats going on. Paste Magazine
2.0
So cold its frostbitten, and all the interesting bits seem to have fallen off already. IGN
1.0
The Snowman goes wrong quickly, permanently, and in a spiral, turning into a nonsensical nightmare of Scandi noir howlers from which you sometimes fee .. Telegraph
0.0
Given how skillfully Alfredson navigated the intricate cloak and dagger world of John le Carr in Tinker Tailor, its startling to see what a scattersho ..
2.0
A case of a missed opportunity. It references all the right films, but The Snowman comes off as a pale imitation.
1.0
Its as if everybody involved in The Snowman knew from the start that this wasnt going to work and agreed to put forth the minimum effort required to g .. Cinema Blend
2.0
Roll The Snowman to the top of the ever rising mountain of lousy movies with good trailers. Ny Daily News
1.5
Why should the audience care about whats going on if it doesnt look like anybody on screen does Fassbenders lifeless performance here makes his Assass .. JoBlo
2.0
While there are elements of a riveting Swedish Noir thriller here, The Snowman proves to be more of a pulpy mess than a chilling crime tale. Screen Rant
1.3
The Snowman registers both as a bad thriller and a kind of anti tourism ad that makes you never want to go to Oslo. Philly
1.3
The Snowman is reminder that movies are hard to make, highly collaborative, often chaotic, and hundreds of things can go wrong. Here, everything did. Philly
2.0
Atmospheric but chaotic, a ponderous, hazy parade of red herrings and misdirection that winds up with a totally implausible, psychologically simplisti .. One Guys Opinion
2.5
The riveting Michael Fassbender plays Harry Hole, a detective under suspension for reasons we arent told, alcoholic and haunted by something thats nev .. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
The gruesome and graphic crime thriller should be a treat for those who love the genre (like me), but is let down because both the characters and stor .. Sover
1.3
The problem isnt excess of ambition or a pointed performance, its simply a failure to master the basics. ReelViews
3.0
The failure of The Snowman is particularly painful due to the quality of the talent involved with it, wasting a rare shot at snowbound noir. Blu Ray
1.9
At least, I think thats what this is all about; the timeline confused me, I must admit. Mark Reviews Movies
1.3
The Snowman has completely and utterly squandered any ounce of potential it may have initially possessed... Reel Film Reviews
0.5
This movie is a shoddy, messy wreck. Tonally speaking, its off, the editing is terrible. You Tube
1.0
Its confused. Its clichd. Its dated, dubious and unintentionally silly. The Times
2.0
A potboiler story that should have been an easy hit but is instead a plodding, emotionless exercise to be cast down the memory hole (harry or otherwis .. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
Sadly, the scares are lacklustre and, despite the spectacular scenery, the look of the film is blandly wintry. Radio Times
3.0
Director David Bruckner knows how to jolt us out of our seats one moment and to repel us the next but theres nothing here we havent encountered before .. Independent
1.3
Hes overly sadistic, but thats the marketplace these days: grisly, grislier, grisliest. Rolling Stone
1.5
Jo Nesbs best selling serial killer mystery becomes all coal and no carrot, despite a sterling cast and crew. The Wrap
1.3
This adaptation is so sloggy it feels like wading through thigh deep snowfall, stained scarlet from all the gratuitous gore. New York Post
1.5
Things To Do app: Get the best in events, dining and travel right on your device The film is replete with baffling missteps: awkward pauses and tortur .. Az Central
1.5
If theres anything the film doesnt need, its more self importance. Npr
0.0
Hes a total fuckup, an angst ridden mess, a loose cannon who doesnt follow the rules, and yet hes also a seductive genius (allegedly) that no one can ..
1.3
Harry sneers, substituting snark in place of any shred of Sherlockian sleuthing we might have expected of him. Toronto Star
2.0
Its a slow old start, with the combination of that striking but somewhat lifeless animation, Booths lacklustre performance and a thin story struggling .. Daily Mail
1.5
But The Snowman, co written by Hossein Amini (Our Kind Of Traitor) and Peter Straughan (who worked on Tinker, Tailor), doesnt quite measure up to all .. Daily Mail
2.0
It doesnt help that the key motif the snowman looks ridiculous on screen, rather than terrifying. Flim List
1.5
With such talent in front of and behind the camera, its a shame that The Snowmans narrative and structural problems werent properly adjusted before it .. Film Inquiry
1.5
The screenplay is an obtuse jigsaw, whose characters are a bit of a muddle despite the strong cast and stunning wintry settings.
1.0
When the director of a twisted, turgid murder mystery admits something went wrong, its worth noting... Susang Ranger
0.0
Not a single scene works as anything more than a total waste of good film. Observer
2.0
How could so much talent produce such a mess See Jo Nesbo adaptation Headhunters instead. Boston Herald
2.0
Despite Fassbenders best efforts, we dont see inside the heros head. Express
3.0
An efficient atmospheric potboiler but it lacks the impact of the book. Express
2.0
Make no mistake, the premise feels solid enough for a crime story of this sort. The Film Stage
1.5
Its a waste of potential from an excellent filmmaker and a great cast that is less a tapestry of intriguing ideas and more a jumble of stupid coincide .. Bullz-Eye
3.1
That look isnt enough to overcome a sluggish pace and increasingly implausible plot. Frozen red herrings are still red herrings. Boston Globe
2.0
Here hes gone to the trouble of severing heads just to put them on a ball of snow, and officer hunting him doesnt seem to care. Uproxx
3.0
Rebecca Ferguson confirms her rising status with a winning, intelligent performance as a balancing sidekick. The Irish Times
2.0
And hes somehow more insane in it than when hes being pervy about Cate Blanchett on Twitter Should you see The Snowman Maybe. Las Vegas Weekly
1.5
Ultimately, The Snowman is that most frustrating of film types: You can picture the good movie that it might have been; its just not the movie thats u .. The Atlantic
2.5
Rakel has an amiable new boyfriend, Mathias (Jonas Karlsson) who doesnt seem to mind Harrys involvement, likely because Harry always seems to forget a .. Tony Medley
1.3
The film crawls along like a person trying to trudge through knee high snow. Movie Freak
3.0
Really, the countrys first serial killer as noted in Nesbos novel, although the movie doesnt attempt to add that context.) Detroit News
2.5
Im not sure thats true here, though I have to admit theres no way to know just watching the film.
1.0
Its hard to pull off an out of shape shambles when theres a clearly delineated sixpack under your T shirt. Herald Sun
3.0
When a films reputation behind the scenes is more interesting than the finished result, thats not a great sign. Consequence Of Sound
1.9
Still, hes Fox Mulder on a bender a brilliant legend whos now taught in school. Nj
0.5
The Snowman does have the distinction of being so bad its almost worth watching, just to recalibrate your movie viewing meter. Vox
1.0
Given the calibre of those behind this picture, its impossible not expect a film that transcends expectations, to subvert the formula rather than abid .. Hey U Guys
2.0
Harry doesnt know a rule he wont break, except when it comes to driving without a license. The Play List
1.0
Its underdeveloped, missing vital connective tissue, not quite strong enough to live on its own. Now Toronto
1.5
To be fair, thats a pretty good time; Fassbender is as watchable as ever, even if The Snowman does little for his obvious franchise ambitions (with th .. Film Ink
1.5
Dont Edit Dont Edit In this summation, I imply a coherence to The Snowman that doesnt exist. The Age
1.0
The fully story of The Snowmans implosion is sure to come out in time. Cine Vue
2.0
Because this latest attempt to cash in on the minifigures, interlocking bricks and other plastic paraphernalia behind this global success story is ind .. Games Radar
2.0
Obviously missing parts that are vital to the comprehension of this messy story. You Tube
2.5
There have been more exciting episodes of procedurals like Criminal Minds. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.0
His performance as the archetypal lone law enforcer isnt as much haunted as dead on the inside. Lw Lies
1.5
Its a minor miracleand a testament to the skills of editors Thelma Schoonmaker, Scorseses long time editor, and Claire Simpsonthat the movie isnt comp .. Stl Today
4.5
I liked The Snowman just fine its scary, and all the casual detective knitwear looked cozy but I watch a lot of murder mysteries and have a high toler .. The Stranger
2.0
This frosty Jo Nesbo murder mystery fails to live up to its early promise. Independent Ie
2.0
Its not so much a bad movie as an unfathomably incompetent movie. Contact Music
1.5
The treatment of the killer is difficult to assimilate, being sometimes very intelligent, but strangely neglected in other moments.
2.0
It looks as if writers kept being drafted in to fix stuff, but found themselves tasked with cramming a square peg through a round hole. A lot of it do .. The Arts Desk
1.9
As a movie narrative, though, its a dimwitted mess that three screenwriters Peter Straughan (Wolf Hall), Hossein Amini (Drive) and Sren Sveistrup (who .. Sltrib
1.5
Bad storytelling, bad monikers, bland characterisation, by the numbers backstory, barely interesting procedural drama: theres an avalanche brewing in .. Scmp
3.0
If you love crime movies so much that youll excuse the bad ones, theres enough here to recommend The Snowman. The Film Pie
1.0
It is poorly made, utterly wastes a talented cast, and is mind numbing to sit through. Movie Web
1.0
Its a pity, because theres some squirmy vitality in the hothouse premise. Sandiego Reader
1.5
Not even Michael Fassbender can save this tedious excuse for a thriller. Metro New York
0.5
Charlotte Gainsbourg, as Holes ex, slinks about, silkily sotto voce. Film Comment
2.0
A major misfire for all involved and a huge blotch on some immensely respectable CVs, The Snowman ends its life as a puddle of plot holes and wasted t .. One Room With A View
0.6
Unfortunately, savvy mystery fans should have no problem identifying the killer, as The Snowman telegraphs the guilty party through conspicuous goodne .. Daily Herald
1.0
The Snowman features some cracking bridges, really wonderful bridges, some of the best bridges youll see on film all year. The Shiz Nit
1.5
Stale and Underwritten Characters What doesnt help matters is the fact that nearly every character within The Snowman is expendable. The Daily Beast
1.5
But right from the off The Snowman, for all its Norwegian beauty and icy compositions, plays like a movie thats been kicked in the headif it had a hea .. The Ooh Tray
1.5
That look isnt enough to overcome a sluggish pace and increasingly implausible plot. reason
1.5
The only thing he hasnt failed at is his job and hes in dire need of a case again. Alternate Ending
1.0
The plotting lacks urgency, the construction is messy, the characterisation is non existent, and if you havent guessed whodunit by the halfway point, .. Scifi Now
0.5
Harry Hole has an ex girlfriend, Rakel (Charlotte Gainsbourg), with whom he has a teenage son, Oleg (Michael Yates), who doesnt know Harry Hole is his .. Lainey Gossip
1.9
The first half hour in particular feels like theres no plot at all, just a highlights reel of Random Norwegian Crime Films In Which Everything Is Omin .. Seattle Times
1.5
Even Kilmer doesnt seem to understand why hes there, swigging vodka and shooting a pistol into the air to provide a modicum of backstory to another ch .. Film Journal International ..
3.0
The ensuing mystery becomes less about the one in the story, and more about how all this talent could be so squandered. Fresh Fiction
0.5
Bad storytelling, bad monikers, bland characterisation, by the numbers backstory, barely interesting procedural drama: theres an avalanche brewing in .. Concrete Play Ground
1.5
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0.5
He has given some explanation for why the film went so bafflingly wrong, but it doesnt entirely make sense. New Republic
1.5
What to make of a film that introduces Chlo Sevigny happily beheading chickens with an axe, has her beheaded herself by the killer, then immediately p .. Bfi
2.5
This is one serial killer thriller thatll leave you feeling cold. The Australian
1.5
Its not a terrible film, but for most of this impressive cast and crew, its likely the worst things on their filmography. Third Coast Review
1.0
Maybe the novel this screenplay was adapted from isnt as atrocious as its counterpart. Cultured Vultures
2.5
Harry is a soulful sad guy copa middle aged loner, nonstop smoker, and classically rumpled drunk. Tri City Herald
0.6
Thats all the more disappointing when you note that Alfredsons breakout film was 2008s tween vampire nightmare Let the Right One In. Qc Times
1.9
A muddled thriller that appears to have been edited by a blind man wildly swinging an ax. Film Frenzy
3.0
The Snowman has some extraordinary visuals that make a strong impression, but thats more than can be said for its narrative or its people. Assignment X
1.5
However, as pretty as the picture may be, it still doesnt hide the fact The Snowman is just not the interesting and compelling thriller we all expecte .. Cairo 360
1.3
He is supposed to be an alcoholic, too, but he doesnt do any impressive drinking. Sf Chronicle
1.0
The Snowman, based on the seventh Harry Hole novel, doesnt give him an auspicious start, though, despite plenty of talent involved in bringing the cha .. Mid West Film Journal
0.0
He frowns a lot and smokes a bunch of cigarettes and doesnt do much else.
1.5
The Snowmans only redeeming feature is its spectacular location, as its Norwegian backdrop is undeniable gorgeous to look at. Dark Horizons
1.5
The truly great films can even make you forget that youre watching a generic story, and you can let yourself get caught up in the mystery. Battleship Pretension
2.5
The production wastes considerable money on unhinged looking character actors with five minutes of screen time. Cambridge Day
2.0
I blame a confusing screenplay, muddled direction and unsettled performances. Movie Chambers
0.5
Director Tomas Alfredson, who made Let the Right One In and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, two good movies which understand basic story structure, has adm .. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
1.9
Im not kidding when I say The Snowman is a two hour movie thats an hour and a half too long. Heral
2.0
To its credit, the movie does achieve a certain, dreadful atmosphere. News
1.0
Director Tomas Alfredsonwhose films Let the Right One In and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy are both four star moviesmanages moments of tension but doesnt .. Richard Crouse
1.3
It might be one of the most painfully misguided, poorly conceived mainstream films of its caliber in recent memory. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
1.5
However, in the very next shot, hes sitting in a cafe across from Katrine, fully recovered. Geek Girl Authority
4.5
Has enough well balanced elements to firstly entertain, and then secondly, intrigue.
1.9
Dont Edit Dont Edit In this summation, I imply a coherence to The Snowman that doesnt exist. MLive.com
4.5
Despite these moments, the storyline is coherent, mostly. I also loved the rugged intensity of Fassbender as Harry Hole. Iol Co Za
1.0
A chilling whodunit buried under ice, a beastly dark procedural never to be unleashed. Dread Central
1.5
Really, Sherlock Since the serial killer lives and slays in Norway, thats kind of a given. Dread Central
2.0
The movie is a Nordic swirl of suspects, victims, red herrings, clunky plotting and confusing editing. Parade
1.0
Choppy, incoherent and dull, The Snowman is one of the worst films of the year.
1.0
Take away all of the Scandi noir signifiers patterned woolly jumpers, Volvos, frozen fjords, and lots and lots of bridges and The Snowman melts away, .. Bbc
0.0
One of the worst thrillers of all time. An ugly mess that clearly no one saw before releasing. .
1.5
This is a muddled adaptation of Jo Nesbs best selling thriller. Im hard pressed to remember another police procedural that was so dull, or so encumber .. Leonard Mal
1.0
The Snowman isnt just a disaster that makes less than two hours feel like an eternity; its the worst movie of 2017. Film Monthly
1.5
has a lot of suspense, good performances and no satisfying resolution. La Nación (Argentina)
1.5
The Snowman starts bad, gets worse, and finishes somewhere suboceanic. It may take decades for researchers to plumb its badness; perhaps only with tec .. Student Edge
2.0
Its a minor miracleand a testament to the skills of editors Thelma Schoonmaker, Scorseses long time editor, and Claire Simpsonthat the movie isnt comp .. Worldo Free L
3.0
The rest is cable TV worthy police procedural nothingness as the mystery quickly unspools into a litmus test for withstanding the crushing boredom of .. Silver Screen Riot
1.3
Harry pawns off extra chairs at tables; he doesnt need to be reminded of the emptiness around him. Reel Bob
2.0
Ineptly plotted, directed with far less confidence or authority than weve come to expect from Alfredson and wasting a crackerjack talent pool of actor .. El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
2.0
The Snowman fails to deliver on its promise of a riveting serial killer thriller. The Hollywood Outsider
1.5
Then theres Val Kilmeryes, Val Kilmerwhose voice doesnt quite sound right, as if they maybe redubbed it to better fit the character. KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
2.0
If theres anything worse than a boring thriller, its the perception that its not trying at all.
3.0
discusses more about the transfer of fears and sins than most conventional psychothrillers. Fotogramas
3.0
entangled, tense and ominous like the snowy winter landscapes in which it passes, but in its resolution hides a twist that flirts dangerously with man ..
2.5
A deeply uninvolving, irksomely enigmatic tale is set at the height of winter in Norway, where the wizard of Oslos Homicide Unit is vodka sodden grizz .. Play Boy
3.0
Alfredson makes a good effort, but fails to make the most of his source material and brilliant ensemble, ultimately providing a mixed bag and an unori .. The Digital Fix
0.5
The story is the kind of brainy serial killer tale thats oh so hot right now. Buzz Feed
1.5
But unlike soulless garbage like The Dark Tower, it gives me no pleasure trashing this film. About Boulder
1.0
His performance may be true to the character on the page, but it doesnt translate well to the screen, as we never have any sense of what hes thinking .. I News
1.0
The Snowman doesnt bother, and thats just one of the many things this movie doesnt bother to do.
1.0
Frequently its simply not possible to follow the plot because much of it isnt there. NME
3.8
The movies rather leering in its look at decapitated and blown off heads. The Fright File
2.0
The film isnt completely devoid of appealing points, at least aesthetically.
1.3
Really, the countrys first serial killer as noted in Nesbos novel, although the movie doesnt attempt to add that context.) The Globe And Mail
2.0
Thanks to the artistic merit of many of its moments, it says here it will pull you in as if you were looking at a masterpiece on a wall. Blog Cleveland
1.5
Shes an up and comer in the department and, to deepen the plot, has her own agenda that doesnt really mesh with Holes investigation. S Fist
3.0
Hes incapable of making it indoors before he passes out, but when hes got a case, hes completely fine and doesnt seem to even notice hes not drinking. Tracking Board
2.0
The maniac enjoys taunting his pursuers with childlike notes commenting on their investigation (he doesnt think highly of it). Planet S Magazine
1.0
Throughout the episode, Daniel and Corky fail to make sense of a nonsensical movie less famous than its meme. Dare Daniel
2.5
The film keeps you guessing by offering scant and unconvincing details, but the more it progresses, the more you realise it doesnt have any answers at .. ABC Radio (Australia)
1.0
Nonsensical story short he doesnt know who his dad is, doesnt have a mother (anymore) and has an aptitude for boring snowmen (every snowman we see has .. FrewFilm
1.3
Hes a brand of self destructive that ignores warnings of black mold in his apartment, chain smokes, and doesnt appear at work for days at a time. Deep Focus Review
1.5
The Snowman is littered with outlandishly gory details like dismembered corpses, and a bloody hybrid of snowman and human. Riot Material
3.0
While The Snowman seems to have a few words about broken families, its more obvious lesson is dont make a movie while alcohol is in the system. In Session Film
1.0
How could this much talent involved could make such a disastrous film To be honest, it doesnt matter what the answer is. The AU Review
2.0
It doesnt help that Wind River did wintry murder mystery much better this year.) College Movie Review
2.5
These pieces never quite form a cohesive whole, and thus, like its titular figure, the film will fall apart come springtime. Dr. Filmlove's Film Review ..
1.5
Kilmer delivers one of the strangest and inessential performances in recent memory.
1.0
All the Potential You Could Want Its almost miraculous how much The Snowman doesnt work. FANDOM



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