Snow Angels (I) (2007)

A drama that interweaves the life of a teenager, with his old baby sitter, her estranged husband, and their daughter.

Director:

David Gordon Green

Writers:

David Gordon Green (screenplay), Stewart O'Nan (novel)

Stars:

Kate Beckinsale, Sam Rockwell, Michael Angarano

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kate Beckinsale	...	Annie Marchand
Sam Rockwell	...	Glenn Marchand
Michael Angarano	...	Arthur Parkinson
Jeannetta Arnette	...	Louise Parkinson
Griffin Dunne	...	Don Parkinson
Nicky Katt	...	Nate Petite
Tom Noonan	...	Mr. Chervenick
Connor Paolo	...	Warren Hardesky
Amy Sedaris	...	Barb Petite
Olivia Thirlby	...	Lila Raybern
Gracie Hudson	...	Tara Marchand (as Grace Hudson)
Brian Downey	...	Frank Marchand
Carroll Godsman	...	Olive Marchand
Daniel Lillford	...	Rafe
Deborah Allen	...	May Van Dorn

Storyline

On a cold afternoon, with snow on the ground, the high school band is practicing for the last football game. They hear shots. Flashback a few weeks before. Arthur is a high school student, bussing at a restaurant. Annie and Barb are waitresses there - Annie was Arthur's babysitter when he was little. She's now separated from her husband Glenn, who's on the wagon, starting a new job, praying to Jesus, and trying to prove he has his balance back so he can see more of their small daughter, Tara. Annie's seeing someone else, Arthur's parents have just separated, and Arthur is attracted to Lila, a new student at the high school. It's a small town, people's lives cross.

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Plot Keywords:

school | snow | restaurant | football game | small town | 

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Taglines:

Some will fall. Some will fly.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, some violent content, brief sexuality and drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Warner Independent Pictures [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 September 2008 (Greece)

Also Known As:

Angeloi apo hioni

Filming Locations:

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$14,247 (USA) (7 March 2008)

Gross:

$402,820 (USA) (30 May 2008)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Crossroads Films, Snow Blower Productions, True Love Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

David Gordon Green, who would end up directing the film, first worked on the script for another director. After 3 years, this other director moved on to other projects and Green was approached by the producers to make the film.

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Goofs

In the scene where Arthur takes a swig from a bottle of beer hidden on the floor, he raises it with the label facing him. In the next cut scene, as he lowers the bottle, the label can be clearly seen facing the camera.

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Quotes

Louise Parkinson: Arthur, I'm gonna ask you a favour to not bottle this up inside, okay? It's easy for us to block out the things that upset us, that's what I do. That's what most people do. But it's important that you feel through this, it's so important I can't tell you.

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Connections

Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Episode dated 8 March 2008 (2008)

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Soundtracks

"I Think I Left a Note"
Written and Performed by Benji Hughes
Published by LVONXP Music (ASCAP), Blotter Music (ASCAP) and Music of Windswept (ASCAP)
All rights on behalf of LVONXP Music and Blotter Music administered by Music of Windswept
Courtesy of New West Records, L.L.C.
By Arrangement with Bug Music

User Reviews

Snow Angels was a movie.

"Snow Angels" was one of the most brilliant pictures I have ever watched. The range in the movie from the brilliant acting to the outstanding storyline touched my soul deeply.

The first thing that caught my attention was the brilliant setting in the movie. For anyone who has ever lived up north they can relate to the constant snowy overcast depressing days winter brings. The director seemed to capture this setting brilliantly. This was a movie that definitely had to be set in an very somber dejected environment. The snow was brilliant, the cloud cover was outstanding, the cold weather was amazing. They all played a huge role in capturing the underlying theme of the movie.

The story line was also brilliant. A very subtle realistic storyline. There was not the happy ending, there was not the special effect, nor was their the big budget to depend on. The director had to rely on brilliant acting and realistic moments throughout the movie. As angry as Glen made you feel throughout the movie, at some points I also felt very sorry for him. You began to realize that he was a conflicted individual with much deeper issues. You understood that deep in his heart he wanted to be the best for his family. Glen reminded me of a few saddened figures in my life. His frustration and dejected feelings also brought me back to some low points in my life.

But there was a great balance. In the midst of all the depression and anger you had 2 innocent young High School kids wrapped up in innocent love. It reminded my of my first High school love and the natural glow a situation like that brings. I even love how Mr Gordan lightly focused on the declining marriage of Arthurs parents. A scene becoming more common in today's world.

I cannot express my appreciation for Snow Angels. The humble story line and the brilliant acting captivated me. I have watched the movie at least 5 times within the last 2 weeks.