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ActionScience FictionDrama

Snowpiercer

- Fight your way to the front.

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.

Release Date : 2013-08-01

Language :EnglishFrenchJapaneseKorean

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : CJ EntertainmentOpus PicturesStillking FilmsMoho FilmUnion Investment Partners

Production Country : Czech RepublicSouth Korea

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Chris Evans

Character Name : Curtis Everett

Original Name : Chris Evans

Gender : Male

Song Kang-ho

Character Name : Namgoong Minsu

Original Name : 송강호

Gender : Male

John Hurt

Character Name : Gilliam

Original Name : John Hurt

Gender : Male

Tilda Swinton

Character Name : Minister Mason

Original Name : Tilda Swinton

Gender : Female

Jamie Bell

Character Name : Edgar

Original Name : Jamie Bell

Gender : Male

Octavia Spencer

Character Name : Tanya

Original Name : Octavia Spencer

Gender : Female

Ed Harris

Character Name : Minister Wilford

Original Name : Ed Harris

Gender : Male

Ewen Bremner

Character Name : Andrew

Original Name : Ewen Bremner

Gender : Male

Ko A-sung

Character Name : Yona

Original Name : 고아성

Gender : Female

Alison Pill

Character Name : Teacher

Original Name : Alison Pill

Gender : Female

Luke Pasqualino

Character Name : Grey

Original Name : Luke Pasqualino

Gender : Male

Vlad Ivanov

Character Name : Franco The Elder

Original Name : Vlad Ivanov

Gender : Male

Adnan Hasković

Character Name : Franco The Younger

Original Name : Adnan Hasković

Gender : Male

Emma Levie

Character Name : Claude

Original Name : Emma Levie

Gender : Female

Steve Park

Character Name : Fuyu

Original Name : Steve Park

Gender : Male

Clark Middleton

Character Name : Painter

Original Name : Clark Middleton

Gender : Male

Marcanthonee Reis

Character Name : Tim

Original Name : Marcanthonee Reis

Gender : Male

Paul Lazar

Character Name : Paul

Original Name : Paul Lazar

Gender : Male

Tómas Lemarquis

Character Name : Egg-Head

Original Name : Tómas Lemarquis

Gender : Male

Kenny Doughty

Character Name : News Reporter

Original Name : Kenny Doughty

Gender : Male

Robert Russell

Character Name : Gerald

Original Name : Robert Russell

Gender : Male

Magda Weigertová

Character Name : Doris

Original Name : Magda Weigertová

Gender : Female

Jim High

Character Name : Soldier 1

Original Name : Jim High

Gender : Male

Peter Hallin

Character Name : Soldier 2

Original Name : Peter Hallin

Gender : Male

Haruna Honcoop

Character Name : Female Officer

Original Name : Haruna Honcoop

Gender : Female

Ana Braun

Character Name : Ylfa

Original Name : Ana Braun

Gender : Male

Griffin Seymour

Character Name : Boy

Original Name : Griffin Seymour

Gender : Male

Tyler John Williams

Character Name : Young Wilford

Original Name : Tyler John Williams

Gender : Male

Luna Sophia Bar-Cohen

Character Name : Magdalena

Original Name : Luna Sophia Bar-Cohen

Gender : Male

Sean Connor Renwick

Character Name : Sergio

Original Name : Sean Connor Renwick

Gender : Male

Karel Veselý

Character Name : Andy

Original Name : Karel Veselý

Gender : Male

Park Sungtaek

Character Name : Chan

Original Name : Park Sungtaek

Gender : Male

Brian Foley

Character Name : Soldier A

Original Name : Brian Foley

Gender : Male

Kendrick Roger Ong

Character Name : Soldier B

Original Name : Kendrick Roger Ong

Gender : Male

Seisuke Tsukahara

Character Name : Old Man

Original Name : Seisuke Tsukahara

Gender : Male

Tomáš Dianiška

Character Name : Dark Voice

Original Name : Tomáš Dianiška

Gender : Male

Miroslav Navrátil

Character Name : Giant

Original Name : Miroslav Navrátil

Gender : Male

Huh Chan

Character Name : Plan Tender 1

Original Name : Huh Chan

Gender : Male

Lucie Burianová

Character Name : Plan Tender 2

Original Name : Lucie Burianová

Gender : Male

Jonny Loquasto

Character Name : Voice Actor (voice)

Original Name : Jonny Loquasto

Gender : Male

Parry Shen

Character Name : Voice Actor (voice)

Original Name : Parry Shen

Gender : Male

Eunkyung Song

Character Name : Korean Translator Voice (voice)

Original Name : Eunkyung Song

Gender : Male

Dana Green

Character Name : Voice Actor (voice)

Original Name : Dana Green

Gender : Female

Joseph Bertót

Character Name : Voice Actor (voice)

Original Name : Joseph Bertót

Gender : Male

Reviews

G

Gimly

@Ruuz

2021-06-23

Original IP Post-Apocalyptia as well as the 21st century can possibly dish it out. _Final rating:★★★★ - Very strong appeal. A personal favourite._

M

Manuel São Bento

@msbreviews

2021-06-23

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Snowpiercer is getting a TV adaptation soon, so now it's the best moment to rewatch one of the best movies in 2014. At the time, Bong Joon-ho wasn't exactly a famous director that everyone knew about. Therefore, the cast led by Captain America himself, Chris Evans, and the intriguing premise did all the work in creating the cult following it got. Ironically, I haven't watched this film since its release, so this is only my second time boarding its train. I'm going to start with the best thing that this movie possesses: its screenplay. This is one of the most shocking films I've seen when it comes to delivering jaw-dropping twists, one after the other, exclusively through dialogue. As it would become a staple in Bong Joon-ho's filmography, his writing is so incredibly complex and multi-layered that it's truly a miracle that his movies end up making any sense. Snowpiercer (which is co-written by Kelly Masterson) has literally dozens of logical questions that any other film would not only fail to explain, they wouldn't even try to. With any other screenwriters, this movie would feel too far-fetched and hard to believe. But it's far from that. Each character receives extraordinarily elaborate development, filled with mind-blowing revelations and eye-opening twists. Every line of dialogue, every picture, every camera movement, every shot, every scene matters. Everything the viewer sees or hears either means something or foreshadows an eventual payoff. Snowpiercer is the definition of "every shot counts". Don't you dare go to the bathroom without stopping the film first. You'll undoubtedly miss something significant. Absolutely brilliant screenplay and astonishing, well-written characters. It's indisputably a narrative-driven story. Snowpiercer is a lesson in exposition. Even though there's plenty of action (I'll get there), it's a movie that relies on the viewer's ability to be captivated by dialogue. The concept is definitely unique, and the story is extremely captivating, but only if the viewer can understand the value of entertainment in listening to these characters while they go through their revolution... in learning who these characters were, are and will be. Just as an example, there's a third act's monologue performed by Chris Evans that not only delivers tons of information about his character, but it's also emotionally compelling to watch. If someone doesn't *feel* anything during this scene, then maybe Snowpiercer might not be the movie for you. I find The Platform to have a similar concept. Instead of a train, it's a vertical prison, but the allegory of how society works is evident in both films. How politics, religion, and early education can control Humanity. The top/front people not only receive more than what they need, but they still overuse everything, completely ignoring the bottom/tail humans that need to fight for scraps. These films take entirely different paths, but Snowpiercer owns a much more complex narrative than The Platform. However, it's still interesting to see the comparisons between these two distinct approaches on a similar theme. Nevertheless, for everyone that needs some sort of dynamic entertainment, this flick is also packed with action set pieces. There's a tiny bit of too much shaky cam for my taste, but overall, it accomplishes the mission of delivering the chaotic, energetic, claustrophobic environment that the action sequences need. It's a train, after all. It's not like they could produce massive battles in such a small space. In fact, the screenplay allows the crew to show some really creative, innovative techniques. The use of slow-motion (not only during the action scenes) elevates the movie, generating great suspense/tension, and it's perfectly timed (including a fantastic one-take sequence with Chris Evans). Since I just mentioned him, might as well address his impressive performance. People might not remember this, but at the time of the film's release, Evans was interested in pursuing a directing career, setting his acting as a secondary role. While I do believe he's going to make a great director, I'm beyond happy that he continued to use his acting abilities. As with most of MCU's actors, I feel like he's pretty underrated considering what he has demonstrated throughout his career. Snowpiercer is just the tip of the iceberg. Chris Evans is a remarkable actor and much more than "just" a version of Captain America. Tilda Swinton (Mason) also offers a quite interesting display, Octavia Spencer (Tanya) is fascinating, while the legend Ed Harris (Wilford) takes his short but effective screentime to prove how gifted he is, especially concerning plot exposition. He's always able to be captivating by merely opening his mouth. Marco Beltrami's score is riveting and memorable. The editing (Steve M. Choe, Changju Kim) is not only seamless, but it definitely helps the viewer better understand the story. Finally, the production and set design are impeccable, offering the "one-location", claustrophobic vibe that a train unavoidably has. My only major issue involves the ending. It's quite impactful but also underwhelming and morally divisive. A particular decision that affects everyone in the train (basically, the entire Humanity) doesn't quite convince me that it's the best conclusion. It sort of diminishes some of the characters' efforts to get where they do, as well as the story's initial purpose. On one hand, it's an ending that raises a few questions in a movie that does a terrific job in explaining every little detail until this last moment. On the other hand, the train is far from giving a fair life to everyone... In the end, Snowpiercer is not only one of 2014's best films but also one of the best of the respective decade. With a brilliant screenplay, Bong Joon-ho delivers an extremely complex narrative, filled with emotionally shocking character development, and featuring excellent stunt work. The underlying theme of how Humanity is controlled by how its society works (from politics to religion to education) cleverly accompanies the already twistful story. Snowpiercer is a phenomenal lesson in "exposition", and the definition of "every shot matters". Boasting jaw-dropping performances from everyone, especially from Chris Evans, every dialogue is remarkably captivating, packed with mind-blowing revelations, and an unbelievable effort in explaining every little detail regarding the train's functionality. This would undoubtedly be at the top of the decade's best movies if not for a morally divisive and somewhat underwhelming/questionable ending. Technically, an addictive score, amazing editing, and impressive production/set design put the final stamp of quality in a brightly original, unique piece of cinema. Rating: A