The Snowman (2017)

Director: Tomas Alfredson
Stars: Michael Fassbender
Runtime: 119 minutes

Performances: 6/10
Screenplay: 1/10
Special Effects: N.A.
Costumes/Makeup: 6/10
Editing: 3/10
Cinematography: 7/10
Score/Soundtrack: 4/10

Verdict: "The Snowman" is a fascinating movie. Fascinating because I have rarely seen a project that bad with so many talents involved in it. Michael Fassbender, Rebecca Ferguson, Charlotte Gainsbourg, J.K. Simmons, Val Kilmer, and Toby Jones all star in this Martin Scorsese-produced film that was also edited by Thelma Schoonmaker (Raging Bull, The Wolf of Wall Street, Hugo) and shot by Dion Beebe (Memoirs of a Geisha). I honestly cannot tell you what the movie is about since the director himself publicly said a few weeks ago that the plot made no sense whatsoever. He also claimed that about 15% of the scenes were not even shot due to scheduling problems, and that really shows in the end product. This not only affected the narrative which became hilariously nonsensical, but also had an impact on the editing, which looked amateurish. "The Snowman", had it been handled with the care it deserved, could've been at least watchable, but ends up being one of those films you'll probably enjoy more if you're drunk.

Final Grade: 2/10