Snow Angel (2023) User Reviews

Nobody wants me here

[nogodnomasters · 3/10 · 12 February 2023]

Mary Jane (Catherine Bérubé) is hated by almost everyone in town because of a deadly wreak that killed a couple of people. She has a few friends such as Jacob (Paul Doucet) and Fred (Olivier Renaud) her bartender boyfriend. They live in remote Quebec. She meets a fan from her home town in Vermont. MJ was known for snowboarding. She has been having flashbacks to the events leading up to the accident. MJ is dealing with reality issues, seeing things that are not there. Waking up after a vivid dream. And someone has been playing creep crawly on her, moving her stuff around while she sleeps.

I did not know what was going on until the creepy crawly recalling it from another film. I was late to the game. If you haven't figured it out by then the clues come easier and more frequent until it spells it out.

Guide: F-word. No sex or nudity.

Same old story rehashed

[Xavier_Stone · 2/10 · 1 February 2023]

Not much new here, once you see the first 10 minutes you can predict the entire film. The same genre has been done over and over again by better films and this comes across as more of a PSA commercial than anything else.

No twists, just long, drawn out and super predictable. It's not even interesting to watch. 2/10 for the effort and that's about it.

Not much new here, once you see the first 10 minutes you can predict the entire film. The same genre has been done over and over again by better films and this comes across as more of a PSA commercial than anything else.

No twists, just long, drawn out and super predictable. It's not even interesting to watch. 2/10 for the effort and that's about it.

Great movie!

[matseers-28251 · 8/10 · 5 May 2023]

This thriller has a good plot, and even tough the ending and the final twist makes you understand everything at the very end, you have plenty of clues throughout the entire film to be able to have a good idea of what's happening.

I've watched it 4 times already and each time, I can attach another string to the story. Small details you can only notice knowing the entire story, makes Snow Angel very fun to watch over and over again.

The music creates an atmosphere that makes you stay on the edge of your seat. The scenery and the light creates that creepy atmosphere.

The actors are all very good, but the main character of MJ played by Catherine Berube really makes the difference. She is astonishing !!!

Great Movie!!

[isabellelanno · 9/10 · 16 May 2023]

This movie is a beautiful intriguing and touching suspense. I love how it was acted by all actors. Note that MJ (Catherine Berube) was amazing! The music really sets the tone to our emotions. I love how we get hints throughout the movie, but really get what really happen totally at the end. I was lucky enough to see the movie both its original version (English) but also in its translated version ( French), and I can say that both version were really good!! It's amazing to see how a small team of people and a small budget can still produce amazing competing movies. Great job! Looking forward to your next one.

Keeps you connected and guessing

[jasonbeaudry-62511 · 8/10 · 16 May 2023]

This was a great little independent movie with a M Night Shyamalan type vibe. And being that I love that style of creepiness, I really enjoyed it. The movie had me intrigued and connected to the main character MJ. Catherine Bérubé is a great actress and I can easily see her in a lead lady or supporting actress role in a big budget American movie. The movie kept me guessing, confused in a positive way... The pace is very good. The plot has a major twist at the end that explains everything (no spoilers from me). It's a well achieved ending.

This is a great directorial debut from Gabriel Allard. I think this guy is going places. I will be keeping an eye out for his next project.

Pleasantly Surprised

[jxxyzdzrx · 9/10 · 16 May 2023]

**MUST WATCH**

It is something of an amazing thing to have a movie produce and filmed in Quebec and for quebecers to call their own. It's with great pride and familiarity that people should watch this successful flick!

I loved the plot and will definitely be watching it again. Ill also continue to recommend it to as many people as I can.

Huge congratulations to the staff on the hard work, dedication, and completion of your first masterpiece!

I for one am extremely proud of this work of art and I am so deeply appreciative that you've delivered it to my screen for a great evening of enjoyment and entertainment.

It took a large familial and friendly community of folks to get this thing to fruition and for that and so many more reasons.... I am truly grateful.

Thank you!

**MUST WATCH**

Excellent movie

[davidbergeron-00693 · 10/10 · 16 May 2023]

Entirely filmed in the beautiful region of Gaspésie, Quebec, Canada, this movie is a masterpiece considering the very tight budget involved. To capture all of the nice sceneries related to the snowboarding world was remarkable.

The story develops well keeping the audience on the edge of their seat. The plot involves alcool abuse which is quite important to address nowadays, the story shows well the overall impacts of this matter.

In conclusion... Excellent movie, very interesting scenario, great actor's play. If you're into psychologic thrillers, this is for you, the whole intrigue is well thought. I recommend highly 👍🏼

A great movie from a great filmmaker

[johnnygojobs · 10/10 · 17 May 2023]

The movie can look like a slippery slope but hang on! The director brings you on a wild ride! Great acting, filmography is excellent and the story is great! It was surprising to see French-speaking people do an english-speaking movie but it's only because I knew them beforehand.

The director, Gabriel Allard directs his wife and you can feel the chemistry through the screen. As always, Catherine Bérubé delivers a flawless performance alongside the supporting cast! The decors are beautiful. Seeing it only once doesn't do the movie justice.

I just hope this is not gonna be the director's last movie as I think he has a great future in front of him!

Don't hesitate, get in and enjoy the ride!

Great thriller !

[daniellejcques · 8/10 · 7 June 2023]

This movie had everything I expected from a great thriller. The acting was top notch; open and unaffected performances by all actors. Catherine Bérubé was simply born to hit the big screen. Her natural talent fills the screen and so does little Margaux's.

I particularly enjoyed the way the lighting became one with the music. So dark, so creepy ! There was a scene in which a strobelike red glare played so thoroughly well with the sharp, jagged musical notes that the music practically became red. Totally in sync !

Loved the movie and will definitely watch it a few more times. Kudos to Gabriel Allard !

Gabriel Allard's first feature film was a fun and thrilling ride!!

[jshaunbonaduce · 10/10 · 16 May 2023]

Nowadays, it is difficult to enjoy a good thriller. Every story has been told. Every plot twist has been made. It's up to the directors and crew to make it a sweaty and interesting experience.

On his directorial debuts (of a feature film), Gabriel unfold MJ's mysterious story gracefully.

The talented Catherine Berube (MJ) was amazing as always.

Olivier Renaud (Fred) was a discovery for me. He's so charming that he is hard to hate, but played Fred beautifully and in a convincing way.

The music was good and did set the tone perfectly for this thrilling movie.

There's certain plot point I would have love to see them more explored but overall I was really satisfied with what I was given.

Did Snow Angel reinvent the genre? Maybe not, but it was a fun watch and thrilling experience.

Excellent movie! Excellent story! Loved the actors!

[bsskvwqb · 10/10 · 20 May 2023]

I absolutely loved this movie! I was blessed to see it before it came out at the Montreal première with my best friend and we had a blast!

I knew some of the actors from previous french series or movies and was surprised to discover them in another way. I also have to admit that I was soooooo glad to see one more time in action my favorite person ever: Olivier Renaud!

The story is excellent from the begining to the end... and speaking of the ending, you will love it! It kept us on the edge of our seat!

I also loved that this was filmed in Quebec. I got the chance to discover some nice spots of my own province.

Go see it! You will love it too!! Xx.

Some kind of miracle

[ber_courrier · 9/10 · 30 May 2023]

Shot in twenty days on the site of an abandoned village of the Chic-Chocs in Gaspésie, the film opens with a terrible alcohol-related car accident scene.

Mary-Jane (Catherine Bérubé), a former snowboarding champion came to take refuge in a chalet in Gaspésie, finds herself among the victims. Several persons are killed. She feels responsible and must face the reproachful looks of the entourage of the victims.

She wants to get out of the chalet that brings back bad memories but a mysterious force seems to hold her back. It's only at the very end that the viewer understands why.

The director admires Darren Aronofsky, and as he delivers more and more intense scenes until the final crescendo. Nor does he deny the Christopher Nolan or Robert Rodriguez influence.

Self-produced and financed with the help of private sponsors, this movie is some kind of miracle. Nobody other than Gabriel Allard could direct and produce a film of this quality with a so low budget. Some american movies with a budget ten times higher do not bear comparison. I can't wait to see the next one.

The movie's soundtrack is also remarkable. The actors are all very good, but one of the strengths of the movie is the lead actress and joint filmmaker, Catherine Berubé, in my opinion one of the most talented actress of all times, of which it is the first feature film. She is in all the scenes and her performance is nothing short of breathtaking. Her participation alone adds a star to this movie.

Second time's the charm

[judelester-92656 · 8/10 · 13 October 2023]

Like many people, I kinda saw coming the end. Or I thought I saw it. My girlfriend wanted to watch the film, so I had to watch it a second time. That second view made me see the film in another perspective. It's not a masterpiece, but if you don't think that the film is about the end, it's a great flick. The actors are very good, especially the lead actress. We're with her, in her head and we can see the other characters puzzled by the way she deals with her situation. It's an Indy film so there is some flaws...like what's up with all that smoke? The snowboard scene is great but the other "action scenes" could have been better.