Snowpiercer (2013)

Release date: 2014-07-11
Country: South Korea|Czech Republic
Language: English|Korean|French|Japanese|Czech|German
Director: Bong Joon Ho
Production Co: SnowPiercer, Moho Film, Opus Pictures
Genre: Action, Drama, Science Fiction
Rating: 7.1/10
Length: 2h 6min

Storyline

Set in 2031, the entire world is frozen except for those aboard the Snowpiercer. For seventeen years, the world's survivors are on a train hurtling around the globe creating their own economy and class system. Led by Curtis (Chris Evans), a group of lower-class citizens living in squalor at the back of the train are determined to get to the front of the train and spread the wealth around. Each section of the train holds new surprises for the group who have to battle their way through. A revolution is underway.

Plot Keywords

train, revolt, ice, social commentary, rebellion, post apocalypse, dystopia, tunnel, social class, based on graphic novel, snow, bridge, aquarium, guilt, disaster, explosive, drug, opening a door, shoe, sushi

Short Review

That rare experience you don't get to have much in the summer anymore, a loud, clanging, original action flick that's grabbing you by the lapels and yelling in your ears.