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Smilla's Sense of Snow

1997·Movie
2h 1min
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic467.2Rotten Tomatoes53%57%
IMDb6.3Metacritic467.2Rotten Tomatoes53%57%

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Some Tracks Should Never Be Uncovered.

Smilla Jaspersen attempts to understand the death of a small boy who falls from the roof of her apartment building. Suspecting wrongdoing, Smilla uncovers a trail of clues leading towards a secretive corporation that has made several mysterious expeditions to Greenland.
Mystery ThrillerArctic SettingCorporate ConspiracySuspensefulPsychological DramaIntriguing PlotComplex CharactersAtmosphericScandinavia

Crew

Directed by:
Bille August, Guy Travers, Arthur Wooster
Written by:
Ann Biderman, Peter Høeg
Produced by:
Bernd Eichinger, Martin Moszkowicz, Mouns Overgaard
Composed by:
Hans Zimmer, Harry Gregson-Williams, Bjørn Ole Schroeder

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Is Smilla's Sense of Snow worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Smilla's Sense of Snow rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Smilla's Sense of Snow?

2 h 1 min

Smilla's Sense of Snow runs 2 h 1 min.

Is Smilla's Sense of Snow based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Smilla's Sense of Snow?

Critics50
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Smilla's Sense of Snow higher (64) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Smilla's Sense of Snow a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 7% of its budget.

What language is Smilla's Sense of Snow in?

EnglishInuktitut

It was made in English, with some Inuktitut. Produced in Germany, Denmark, Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch Smilla's Sense of Snow?

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What tropes does Smilla's Sense of Snow use?

Female Groin InvincibilityStuff Blowing UpGroin Attack

TV Tropes lists 3 storytelling tropes for Smilla's Sense of Snow, including Female Groin Invincibility, Stuff Blowing Up, Groin Attack.