If everything is under control, there is no horror

Ignatius 2022-01-03 08:02:02

Instead of calling it "Snowman", it's better to translate it as "Snowman".

Psychology can explain the motivation behind almost all behaviors, whether hidden or not, the expression of behavior directly or indirectly reflects a person's psychological state.

Two-thirds of the film is dull and slightly confusing. The mysteriously missing woman, the decadent and alcoholic detective, are like puzzle pieces. The context of the story is strung together through creepy snowmen, and the commonality of serial homicides is hidden under layers of clues. Just as there is no paper in the world that can wrap the fire, the moment the truth is unraveled is the moment of life and death for the hero. The sense of horror is not expressed through jumping shots. Many of the images are full of strained breathing and psychological oppression. Except for the death of the female agent, which is a little rushed, the rhythm is handled very well.

The director is Thomas Alfredson, who has directed "The Potmaker, Tailor, Soldier, and Spy". Perhaps this helps to understand the narrative rhythm of the film.

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  • Rosella 2022-04-21 09:02:50

    45/100 I was short of words for a while, but I just thought it was really not easy to make this book so boring, and the soundtrack was not good.

  • Melyssa 2022-04-23 07:03:07

    There are too many clues ahead, including the bloody death scene and the strange snowman symbol. It turned out to be all mysteries. The ending hastily ended. The way the murderer ended is even more ridiculous. The screenwriter has a great responsibility for this, while the director It seems that he is only dedicated to creating an environment of ice and snow, the rest is like the rhythm, and the characters are out of control. Unfortunately, Fa Shark has a self-struggling expression on his face.

The Snowman quotes

  • Harry Hole: Are you all right?

    Rakel: Kill him. Kill him!

  • Harry Hole: I need a case to work on.

    Gunnar Hagen: I apologize for Oslo's low murder rate.