First Snow (2006/I)

Director:

Mark Fergus

Writers (WGA):

Mark Fergus (written by) &
Hawk Ostby (written by)

Release Date:

23 March 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

What if someone looked into your future and didn't see tomorrow?

Plot:

A psychic's ominous reading sends a man into a tailspin.

Plot Keywords:

Psychic | Snow | Partner | Soothsayer | Salesman

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Guy Pearce	...	Jimmy Starks
Steven Michael Quezada	...	Mechanic Enrique (as Steven Quezada)
J.K. Simmons	...	Vacaro
Nicholas Ballas	...	Tavern Owner Pete
Piper Perabo	...	Deirdre
Rick Gonzalez	...	Andy Lopez
William Fichtner	...	Ed Jacomoi
David House	...	Bartender Sammy
Julie Gawkowski	...	Receptionist
Luce Rains	...	Roy Harrison
Forrest Fyre	...	Dr. Bates
Gurudarshan	...	Psychic Woman (as Gurudarshan Khalsa)
Callie Anne Morgan	...	Psychic Woman's Daughter
Jo Ann Soto	...	Crying Woman
Adriana Cordova	...	Andy Lopez's Wife

MPAA:

Rated R for language, some violence and sexuality.

Runtime:

101 min

Country:

Germany | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (FotoKem)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS

Certification:

USA:PG-13 | Finland:K-13 | Singapore:M18 | Australia:MA | New Zealand:R16

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Company:

Furst Films

Goofs:

Continuity: In the scene where Jimmy's girlfriend has gone to his house to get her stuff, the collar on her sweater appears down when shown from the back. When the scene switches to her front, the collar is pulled up.

Quotes:

Jimmy: Do you want to like get some ice cream or something?
Deirdre: How old are you, 13?

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (2007-04-07)" (2007)

What would you do if you knew your days were counted?

I was truly captivated by this movie right from the start. The mood, the depth and the acting suck you in and keep you interested in basically every scene. It is easy to understand the state of mind which the main character is in, and as his state of mind changes, so does yours. That's how a credible message movie should feel, like an almost physical journey, and not like some pompous, cheap "this is how you should live" kind of thing that keeps you inspired for 90 minutes just to completely disappear from your memory the same evening.

This is a movie about a human being that becomes a victim of fate, and all his security is replaced by fear and anxiety, because he is convinced that his days are counted. A fortune teller, whom he initially distrusts and sees as nothing but a cunning businessman, tells him that he will only live until the first snow. For a number of reasons, he realizes that the fortune teller is not your average conman, and he begins to question his life, and his future. Does he even have one?

I don't want to spoil your experience by telling you more, because you really owe it to yourself to watch this great peace of deeply human art and have a very unique experience. One which will not only fill your time with excitement and suspense, but also tickle your mind and possible even touch your soul.

I have to disagree with the genre category this movie is in. This is definitely a psychological thriller and no drama. It is also one of the best psychological thrillers I have seen in my entire life, in the same category as The Machinist, and other masterpieces. Watch this, and enjoy. No one who wants more in life than watching walking clichés shoot at each other for two hours will give this movie less than 8 stars. The script is first class, the actors are incredible, the vibes, the timing, the color, the settings, it's all perfect!

I thank the makers of this movie and the superb actors for a great experience. You should truly be proud.