The Snow Queen
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Actor: Bridget Fonda, Chelsea Hobbs, Jeremy Guilbaut, Robert Wisden, Wanda CannonDirector: David Wu
Brand: Lions Gate
Producer: Matthew O'Connor
Producer: Michael O'Connor
Producer: Pascal Verschooris
Producer: Robert Halmi Jr.
Producer: Robert Halmi Sr.
Writer: Hans Christian Andersen
Writer: Simon Moore
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Subtitled)
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 180 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-01-21
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Lions Gate
Movie Reviews of The Snow Queen
Movie Review: Beautiful scenery but the plot makes no sense whatsoever
Summary: 3 Stars
I'll start off by saying I'm a huge fan of fantasy movies. I'm 33, but I just adore stories like The Neverending Story (I even liked the sequel!), The Golden Compass, all the Harry Potters, etc. So, I expected to enjoy this. Sadly, however, I'm finding myself ask "why" every five seconds, in between admiring the lovely scenery.
The plot just makes no sense at all. None of the characters seem to know why they do things, and the audience, thus, knows even less! Why does the Snow Queen capture boys? Why do boys like her? Why are other seasons trying to kidnap Gerda? Why does Gerda fall for it? Why, why, why? Why does Kai write a 'help me' note to Gerda but then go off and follow the Snow Queen? Why doesn't the Snow Queen feed him if she wants him to live? etc etc etc., the list could go on and on...
I think if the actors had more of an idea of their motivation (I'm guessing they didn't?) they might be more convincing and life-like... not that they didn't do a good job, per se, but I think the acting is hampered by the crazy insane, unexplained plot.
All that said, the scenery is wonderful, I love the different lightings and mood; I think with some explanations and a more cohesive plot, it would have been a little better.
This is a review of the 2 hr hallmark version - perhaps a lot was left out???
Summary of The Snow Queen
Based on the hans christian andersen classic the story of a young innkeepers daughter who sets off on an adventure of a lifetime to rescue her first love after he falls under the spell of the evil snow queen. Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 09/13/2005 Starring: Bridget Fonda Run time: 180 minutes Rating: NrWhat begins as a simple, bittersweet tale about a widower's daughter grandly unfolds into a rich, mythical adventure in Hallmark's production of Snow Queen. Based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, this story whisks viewers to a remote mountain town where winter claims a surprising number of lives, beginning with the local innkeeper's wife. Many years later, the woman's daughter, Gerda (Chelsea Hobbs), finds true love when her father hires Kai (Jeremy Guilbaut) as the inn's new bellboy. About one hour into this three-hour production, the mood turns rather sinister as the Snow Queen (Bridget Fonda) bewitches and captures Kai. Scenes of Gerda's search--through the lush temptations of each season personified--are interspersed with downright creepy scenes of Kai held prisoner in the Snow Queen's ice palace. Keen acting and smart direction engross the viewer, but those under 8 years old might not be ready for the repetitive themes of seduction and temptation. --Liane Thomas
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