Joon-ho Bong is one of the most interesting directors going right
now. With Memories of Murder, The Host,
Mother, and now Snowpiercer, he’s building a filmography of subtle, exciting, and
thought provoking films. This is a name
that guarantees a spot on my queue.
Snowpiercer, Bong’s first production with a primarily Western cast, stars Captain America’s Chris Evans as the
leader of a rebellion on mankind’s last ark in an apocalyptic snowscape. Supporting cast members include John Hurt,
Tilda Swinton, Ed Harris, and Alison Pill, as well as previous Bong
collaborators Ah-sung Ko of The Host
and the great Kang-ho Song of The Thirst.
Why throw all those names at you?
To tell you that Joon-ho Bong is a serious cat. He’s someone with whom people want to work.
Snowpiercer’s a great example of why.
This is a carefully written, fully realized film that works as an action
adventure, a social parable, and even something of a whodunit. It features memorable performances, brilliant
setpieces, and dialogue that provokes thought without ever drawing the viewer
out of the film.
This is just a terrific movie, and well worth your time. Fire up Snowpiercer.
