First Snow (2006/I)

User Rating:

6.5/10   

Director:

Mark Fergus

Writers (WGA):

Mark Fergus (written by) &
Hawk Ostby (written by)

Release Date:

23 March 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

What if someone looked into your future and didn't see tomorrow?

Plot:

A psychic's ominous reading sends a man into a tailspin.

Plot Keywords:

Partner | Salesman | Psychic | Soothsayer | Snow

Cast

Guy Pearce	...	Jimmy Starks
Steven Michael Quezada	...	Mechanic Enrique (as Steven Quezada)
J.K. Simmons	...	Vacaro
Nicholas Ballas	...	Tavern Owner Pete
Piper Perabo	...	Deirdre
Rick Gonzalez	...	Andy Lopez
William Fichtner	...	Ed Jacomoi
David House	...	Bartender Sammy
Julie Gawkowski	...	Receptionist
Luce Rains	...	Roy Harrison
Forrest Fyre	...	Dr. Bates
Gurudarshan	...	Psychic Woman (as Gurudarshan Khalsa)
Callie Anne Morgan	...	Psychic Woman's Daughter
Jo Ann Soto	...	Crying Woman
Adriana Cordova	...	Andy Lopez's Wife

MPAA:

Rated R for language, some violence and sexuality.

Runtime:

101 min

Country:

Germany | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (FotoKem)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS

Certification:

USA:PG-13 | Finland:K-13 | Singapore:M18 | Australia:MA | New Zealand:R16

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Company:

Furst Films

Goofs:

Continuity: When Jimmy visits Mrs. McClure and pours himself a glass of Coke, the amount of Coke in his glass changes several times.

Quotes:

Jimmy: [opening monologue] This road you're on... you put yourself on this road... on this exact night. Who chose this? A man makes his destiny, right? Nothing makes the gods laugh harder.

Movie Connections:

References Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

Beautiful and slightly frightening.

From the moment I heard that Guy Pearce is in this movie, I knew I simply must see it. Every movie in which Guy Pearce is the lead turns out to be amazing and I think he is one of the main reasons for that. Pearce is a guy who gives a soul to every character he plays and this film is no exception. It is very pleasing to see him get more and more lead roles these days.

"First Snow" is basically intended as self realization film. But "First Snow" manages to stay out of the clichés of these kinds of films and brings in new themes. It is about someone who knows when he is going to die, but instead of using the good old "live every day like it's you're last" thing, "First Snow" shows the dark side of knowing you're fate. It sends the main character into a grim and frightening journey full of questions about the fragility of life. You'd probably think that this film would force it's thought on you, but instead it gives you a chilling example and leaves you wondering, and questioning themes such as fate, the future and life.

To generate the feel of the main thought, "First Snow" creates a frightening and somewhat cold atmosphere using the surroundings and the music. The cinematography and editing are also amazing, creating an amazing visual sense of the movie. This is easily going to be on my list of 2007's best movies.