Akito HirataReview - Snow Angels
February 9th 2009 11:22
Arthur (Michael Angarano) is a teenager attending the local high school. He plays trombone in the school band and works part time at the local Chinese restaurant. Arthur befriends Lila Raybern (Olivia Thirlby), a newcomer to town, and it is clear they both have a crush on one another. Arthur and Lila are well suited, but surrounded by broken relationships, Arthur is hesitant to act on his feelings. His parents are on the verge of divorcing and his co-workers at the Chinese restaurant are also facing their own issues.
Directed by independent Director David Gordon Green (most recently Pineapple Express and Undertow) this tragic film is intense as it is fragile. The start of the film presents us with the film's ending and then revisits the events prior to the finale. Don't expect too many happy endings with this one. This film is obviously not for everyone and will suit those who have a tendency to like small independent films. But don't despair, there is a sense of hope to the elegant film and even a little humanity but only a little.
Voyage Review: 4/5
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