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Starts off better than it finishes, but <em>'Snowball Express'</em> is still a fairly fun watch. Dean Jones (Johnny) is once again the best actor on display, though Harry Morgan (Jesse) runs him relatively close. Keenan Wynn is alright a...
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Snowball Express
1972
Movie
93 min
English
When John Baxter inherits a ski resort in the Rocky Mountains, he quits his job in New York and moves the family west to run it. Only to find that the place is a wreck. But together they decide to try to fix it up and run it. But Martin Ridgeway, who wants the property, does everything he can to ensure it will fail.
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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Norman Tokar•Genres: Comedy, Family, Western
Plot Summary
A New York accountant inherits a remote lodge in the Rocky Mountains and decides to move his family there to run it as a ski resort. Facing financial difficulties and the challenges of running a business in a new environment, they must find a way to make their dream a reality. Comedic mishaps and heartwarming family moments ensue as they adapt to their new life and try to save their business.
Critical Reception
Snowball Express was generally met with mixed reviews, appreciated for its lighthearted family entertainment and slapstick humor, but criticized by some for its simplistic plot and predictable comedic situations. It found a solid audience among families looking for wholesome entertainment.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted and comedic tone.
Appreciated as suitable family entertainment.
Some critics found the plot formulaic and the humor occasionally corny.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented with specific summaries.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Silverton, Colorado, providing a picturesque backdrop for the snowy mountain setting.
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