Angels in the Snow
Angels in the Snow

Angels in the Snow

2015Movie90 minEnglish

In Angels in the Snow, the affluent, yet troubled Montgomery family hits the road for a special Christmas in the mountains.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users65%
Director: Kristian LevringGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A man named John goes on a hunting trip to reconnect with his son, who is being raised by his mother and her new partner after his parents' divorce. During the trip, John struggles with his own inner demons and the changing dynamics of his family. The film explores themes of masculinity, loss, and the difficult journey of reconciliation within a fractured family.

Critical Reception

Angels in the Snow received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise directed at Mads Mikkelsen's performance and the film's atmospheric tension. However, some critics found the pacing slow and the narrative somewhat underdeveloped, leading to a divided audience reception.

What Reviewers Say

  • Mads Mikkelsen delivers a powerful and nuanced performance as a troubled father.
  • The film excels in its tense atmosphere and visual storytelling.
  • Some viewers found the deliberate pacing and ambiguous narrative frustrating.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's dramatic weight and Mikkelsen's acting, with many commenting on the film's realistic portrayal of family struggles. However, some found the plot to be too bleak and slow-moving for their liking.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Day We Were Born' during its production phase.

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