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Play trailer Poster for Snowpiercer R Released Jun 27, 2014 2h 5m Sci-Fi Action Mystery & Thriller Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A post-apocalyptic ice age forces humanity's last survivors aboard a globe-spanning supertrain. One man (Chris Evans) will risk everything to lead a revolt for control of the engine and the future of the world.
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Snowpiercer offers an audaciously ambitious action spectacular for filmgoers numb to effects-driven blockbusters.

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J. Hoberman The New York Review of Books A madcap addition to the comic-book-derived movies that have dominated cinematic summer fare. Mar 28, 2017 Full Review David Sims The Atlantic 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. Sep 22, 2016 Full Review Jim Slotek Toronto Sun It's a wicked, violent parable, and one of the only movies of the summer worth talking about after the credits roll. Rated: 4.5/5 Jan 2, 2015 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy A brainy bruiser that offers plenty of social commentary to go along with the exciting action. Rated: 3.5/4 Mar 2, 2025 Full Review Chance Solem-Pfeifer Willamette Week Snowpiercer holds a violent thrill, a stomach plummet, and a soul-crashing revelation behind each new compartment door. Mar 1, 2025 Full Review Diana Tuova Spotlight on Film Snowpiercer is a mix of something unfathomable, subversive, thought-provoking and thrilling. Rated: 4/5 Aug 4, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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r96 s 'Snowpiercer' kept my interest all the way through, though it didn't ever quite get to the stage of me absolutely loving it. I don't really hold any negatives, it's more so that I didn't overly like any particularly element - it's simply a very good movie, without being spectacular imo. Chris Evans is a sturdy fit for the main part, I enjoyed him. Song Kang-ho is the one who impresses most of the rest. I had no idea until this very moment that Namgoong was played by he of 'Parasite' fame, not sure how I didn't clock that; hair is a powerful thing! The story is a bit of a strange one, kinda had to keep reminding myself in a few scenes that it all supposedly takes place on a moving train. In that sense, I'm not convinced I ever truly bought into the nature of the plot. Again, though, still a fun watch and one I'd obviously recommend. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/09/25 Full Review Jace E I wanted to love this movie more than I did. The premise is fantastic, Chris Evans is calculated and I was interested for the majority of the runtime, but it was still just a bit of a let down. The scene when Curtis opens up to Namgoong about the early days on the train is absolutely brilliant. Chris Evans shines in the simplicity of the moment and I was enthralled during his entire monologue. While the rest of the dystopian nightmare was fascinating, I just wanted to feel more than I did. Maybe it would be better on a re-watch. Best Character: Curtis Best Quote: "My friend, you suffer from the misplaced optimism of the doomed" - Mason Best Scene: Curtis telling Namgoong about the early days Best Piece of Score: "Sushi" Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/08/25 Full Review Alexis O. I’ll watch and love anything directed by Bong Joon Ho Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/05/25 Full Review Chloe C I do not have words to express how much I despise this movie. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/22/25 Full Review Max S Totally wacky, far fetched and bonkers. Kind of Mad Max esch but lacking the visual power and the story line dragged. Can't say I felt any empathy for any of the cast. Lots of gratuitous slaying, which quickly lost effect. Nutty fruit cake of a film Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/19/25 Full Review Raoul I I watched umm kill him kill him who the guards drunk Japanese guy help us hack this. absolute cinema recmonde watching overall Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/26/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A post-apocalyptic ice age forces humanity's last survivors aboard a globe-spanning supertrain. One man (Chris Evans) will risk everything to lead a revolt for control of the engine and the future of the world.
Director
Bong Joon Ho
Producer
Jeong Tae-seong, Steven Nam, Park Chan-wook, Lee Taeheon
Screenwriter
Bong Joon Ho, Kelly Masterson
Distributor
Radius TWC
Production Co
Opus, Stillking Films, Moho Film, CJ Entertainment
Rating
R (Language|Drug Content|Violence)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Action, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 27, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 7, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.6M
Runtime
2h 5m
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