"Snowpiecer"

     It's A.D. 2031. Life on earth has become nearly extinct, because of a failed attempt to cool down the earth and stop global warming. All those who are left alive are on a massive train called Snowpiecer, which traverses the earth in 365 days, and is now home to the remnants of human society and culture. The train has two classes the rich, who are all at the front of train with all the luxuries that money brings, and the poor and destitute, who are left to suffer in the tail of train. Curtis, a well respected man in the tail of train, has had enough of being treated like scum by the people in the front of train. He leads a revolution, with one goal in mind.... fight to the front of the train. Along the way he must counteract all that Minister Mason and the people of the high class throw at them. Sacrifices must be made, and Curtis is prepared to do whatever it takes to bring order and justice to the inhabitants of Snowpiecer.

     Directed by Joon-ho Bong this film stars Chris Evans as Curtis, Kang-ho Song as Namgoo Minsoo, Tilda Swinton as Minister Mason, Jaime Bell as Edgar, John Hurt as Gilliam, Ed Harris as Wilford, and Octavia Spencer as Tanya. This film really took me by surprise! I was expecting a mediocre post-apocalyptic sci-fi movie, but this definitely is not the case with this movie.

     This movie was actually released August 1st of 2013 overseas, but wasn't released in the U.S. because of a conflict between the director and The Weinstein Company. The owner of The Weinstein Company, Harvey Weinstein, wanted twenty minutes cut from the film and also wanted opening and closing monologues added to it. Joon-ho Bong would not budge and eventually Harvey Weinstein caved in and allowed a limited release in America. However, the popularity and buzz surrounding the film is causing the film to get a wider release with 150 theaters picking up the film.

     Snowpiecer is based off the French graphic novel series Le Transperceneige by Jean-Marc Rochette. Joon-ho Bong, a native South Korean, brought together actors from all over the globe, and this is his first English speaking film. I really loved this movie, and I can't wait to see it again! It was such an interesting and different story line! If you get the chance to see it, I would highly recommend it!

     I would give this film a 9 out 10! Make sure you follow me on Twitter and like my Facebook page!

Peace,
Jake