Here we are! The very first day in October. Halloween is quickly approaching so it’s time to dive deep into some Halloween themed movies. However, before I do that I have to knock out a few reviews that I need to get done in a timely manner. A few days ago I got the snowy slasher Let it Snow in for review. The artwork was nothing special but I went into it with an open mind. It had some moments but the overall film was rather dull.
**Spoiler Alert** The film follows a snowboarding couple who head to the secluded Black Ridge mountain range for some out of bounds snowboarding. They were warned of a recent death in the area but play it off to inexperience on the slopes and head out anyway. Their trip looking for danger soon lands them in front of an axe wielding man with a snowmobile and a knowledge of the landscape. **Spoiler Alert**
The artwork didn’t excite me but I went into this one looking forward to a wintery horror film. It’s getting colder outside and, honestly, I’m a fan of the winter months. Halloween will always be special to me but I’m a Christmas/winter kind of guy so a snow covered horror flick really had me interested. Sadly, the movie was a bit of a dull one to sit through.
The acting in this one is decent. The characters are very lackluster but the cast does a solid enough job with their portrayal. The characters are not that memorable and they bring very little to the scene they are in.
The story for this one is simple enough and really reminds me of the 1993 horror film The Chill Factor. The satanic cult aspect is removed but the story following people trying to survive in the snow while someone on a snowmobile terrorizes them is still the same. However, the story’s pacing is all wrong. The scenes are extremely long and boring which results in the viewer struggling to finish it. The more action oriented scenes are predictable and not that well done.
Finally, the film has some blood but those of you looking for a bloody mess will be very disappointed. The film focuses more on the atmosphere and snowy settings than it does for kills and effects. Overall, Let It Snow has an interesting premise but the execution is all wrong. The film is so boring and the scenes are so drawn out that to the point they are unentertaining. Skip it.
I watched this with my mature 11 year old. She was quite shocked at the language in it but I think in the UK the words used are considered more shocking than in US. I appreciated the gay relationship in it as this is rarely shown in a teen movie, let alone in such a positive manner. I probably enjoyed it more than her as it was more teenage angst than high school musical!
This title has:
Great messages
Too much swearing
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October 14, 2022
12 +
i loved this movie it is fine if you are ok with a bit of swearing and at the end a LOT of kissing
This title has:
Great messages
Great role models
August 14, 2022
No spoilers
It isn't "inappropriate" in any means but the story is so bad 20 mins in u realize that the film is absolute garbage. But yea if u still wanna watch it go ahead.
The holiday movie genre is a tried and true path to success, particularly this time of year. [...]
The holiday movie genre is a tried and true path to success, particularly this time of year. Networks dust off beloved classics, others debut new, charming, and heartwarming tales, all with the goal of spreading a bit of holiday cheer as the days grow shorter, the nights longer, and the air takes on a bit of chill. Netflix is getting in on that this season with a distinctively young adult twist with Let It Snow. The film is an adaptation of the popular novel of the same name written collaboratively by authors John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle that hopes to capture some of the magic and wonder of the books three intertwining stories and, to an extent, it does.
Let It Snow follows a group of teens in a small town whose lives are all impacted by and changed by a snowstorm on Christmas Eve. Right off the bat, the film introduces us to the major players in the story: Angela/The Duke [Kiernan Shipka,] Tobin [Mitchell Hope], Stuart [Shameik Moore], Keon [Jacob Batalon], Jubilee [Isabela Moner], Addie [Odeya Rush], and Dorrie [Liv Hewson]. While the movie does create generally three main "stories" as the book does, the film weaves the narratives together a bit more tightly and a bit more quickly. While that generally isn't a problem, as it makes the story a little easier to follow, it also creates a strange translation from page to screen.
Netflix's Let It Snow isn't a completely faithful adaptation, to be sure. Jubilee's story, in particular, has some major changes from the book. There's also the issue of the way the overall story itself works. One of the most noticeable elements carrying through all of the stories told in the film is that the "lessons" the characters and the audience are supposed to learn from the magic of this snow day are a little heavy-handed and a little too convenient. Some conversations simply don't feel natural as a result, but fortunately, the film's cast is charming enough that those moments are watchable, and you still end up rooting for the budding romances that develop as the stories play out.
While all of the performances in Let it Snow are charming, however, there are two that stand out. Hewson's performance as Dorrie is fantastic, but it's Moner that may give the best performance of the film, as the Dora the Explorer star shines as Jubilee Dougal. Her performance as a somewhat cynical young woman simply trying to give her ill mother a perfect Christmas, even as she shuts down her own dreams, is rich and complex, full of the delicate nuances of emotion that the character's situation calls for while still somehow delivered with the optimism of youth.
That optimism of youth is, ultimately, what makes Let It Snow a worthy addition to the holiday movie genre. Lighthearted and bright, Let It Snow is the kind of movie that you can turn on and enjoy while baking cookies, trimming the tree, or just having a nice night in. While definitely geared towards teens and young adults, the movie has a little something for everyone and may just help you believe in the magic of the season — and a well-timed snow day.
Is Let It Snow worth watching?
While the film isn't groundbreaking, it's an easygoing, unchallenging experience that's suitable for the season. Let It Snow is a prime example of what happens when the Netflix algorithm machine spews out something that actually feels like a real movie.
Is Let It Snow appropriate for kids?
Not entirely "wholesome" [sadly, the profanity and underage drinking will keep some kids and/or parents away], Let It Snow is a seriously warmhearted holiday effort.
What happens in Let It Snow horror movie?
Storyline. Separated from her fiance after sneaking onto a restricted slope, Mia, a free-riding snowboarder, must survive not only against nature, but also the masked snowmobile rider in black who is out for her blood. They were warned.
What is the summary of the book Let It Snow?
Three top authors of teen fiction join forces for a collection of linked novellas set in the same small town in North Carolina on Christmas Eve. During the worst blizzard in 50 years, a packed train gets stuck in the snow, and teens from the train interact with teens from the town in ways both hilarious and romantic.