Snow Days (1999)

User Rating:

5.1/10   

Director:

Adam Marcus

Writer:

Kipp Marcus (writer)

Release Date:

10 October 2001 (France)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

A comedy with "issues".

Plot:

Two young lovers meet on a series of snowy days in high school.

Plot Keywords:

Independent Film

Awards:

2 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Kipp Marcus	...	James Ellis
Alice Dylan	...	Sarah Milson
Bernadette Peters	...	Elise Ellis
Larry Pine	...	Wendell Milson
Henry Simmons	...	Mitch Jennings
Judith Malina	...	Grammy
Miriam Shor	...	Beth
Michael Marisi Ornstein	...	Lenny Ellis (as Michael Ornstein)
Season Oglesby	...	Betsy Clotworthy
Debra Sullivan	...	Patricia Milson
Peter Giles	...	Peter
Sandra Prosper	...	Jenny
Kristopher Scott Fiedel	...	James at 4
Wilfredo Medina	...	Jesus
Ned Eisenberg	...	Carl

Also Known As:

Let It Snow (USA) (new title)

MPAA:

Rated R for language and sexual content.

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

Iceland:L | France:U | USA:R

Company:

Girl & Boy Productions

Trivia:

Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993), also directed by 'Adam Marcus' and featuring Kipp Marcus, appears on a theater marquee.

Movie Connections:

References The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Soundtrack:

If I Stop

Instantly Endearing

This movie is the perfect example of what any romantic comedy today should possess. The first thing I look for in such a film is a character I can connect with, relate to, or fall in love with. I did all three with the main couple in this film. Kipp Marcus as James did a wonderful job creating a guy I could sympathize with, and see his point of view at the same time. I wanted so badly for him to get the girl, that when he reached his pathetic moments, I found myself saying, "Well, he's in love - I don't blame him." He grabbed me instantly, and his moments with Alice Dylan (Sarah) on-screen were great also. I think she did a great job and they had great chemistry together. Few romantic comedies can actually make me laugh; I've grown not even to expect laughs. This movie has disproved my theory that most romantic comedies are just dramas with some jokes thrown in for kicks. I actually found it hilarious; the energy Marcus put into playing his role, his facial expressions, body language - I was almost constantly smiling. Bernadette Peters was also a treat; she's been one of my favorites since The Jerk so I was glad to see her face again. I would have liked to see more interaction between James and his friend Mitch, just so I could fully appreciate their friendship. Overall, I'd give this movie a 9 out of 10, and I'd watch it again. Great job!