3. SETTING
Takes place in the future where the last
remnants of humanity are aboard a
massive train traveling a globe-
encircling after a failed attempt at
climate engineering to stop global
warming has created a new apocalyptic
Earth.
6. CURTIS (PLAYED
BY CHRIS EVANS)
• Heroic and self-sacrificing
• Determined to do what is right for his
fellow tail passengers
• Willing to engage in violence to
achieve his goals
• Demonstrates an unwavering
commitment to his beliefs and
principles
7. WILFORD (PLAYED
BY ED HARRIS)
• Believes his actions are benevolent,
despite their brutality
• A powerful figurehead who is shaped
by the violence and destruction he
creates
• Lacks empathy and is indifferent to the
suffering around him
• Can be described as a sociopath
8. MINISTER MASON
(PLAYED BY TILDA
SWINTON)
• Second in command to Wilford on the
train
• Uses abuse to maintain order in the rear
section
• Blindly loyal to Wilford
• Cowardly in nature
• Helps in spreading propaganda to
maintain Wilford's image
9. NAMGOONG MINSU
(PLAYED BY SONG
KANG HO)
• Skilled security expert
• Devoted father
• Struggles with addiction
• Requires external motivation to
stay focused
• Ultimately takes extreme measures
to achieve his goals
10. YONA (PLAYED BY
GO AH SUNG)
• Struggles with addiction
• Possesses unique clairvoyant
abilities
• Helps the revolutionaries by
sharing her visions of what's
ahead
• Demonstrates resilience and
determination in the face of
adversity
12. EXPOSITION
• The world is in an Ice
Age and humanity lives
on the Snowpiercer, a
train divided into strict
classes.
13. RISING ACTION
Tail passengers led by
Curtis rebel to gain control
of the engine. They fight
through the train with the
help of a security expert
and his clairvoyant
daughter.
14. CLIMAX
• They confront Wilford, the
powerful conductor, and
discover the truth about
the train's design and
Wilford's intentions.
15. FALLING ACTION
Curtis chooses to
destroy the train to
end oppression and
give humanity a
chance to rebuild on
their own.
16. RESOLUTION
• Curtis and Namgoong
sacrifice themselves to
destroy the train, killing most
passengers. Yona and a
young boy survive and
venture out into the snowy
wasteland.
17. EPILOGUE
A polar bear wanders
through the frozen
landscape, hinting at a
new beginning for
humanity.
18. MORAL VALUES
Snowpiercer highlights the dangers of unchecked environmental damage
and the importance of taking action to prevent it.
It also emphasizes the importance of equality and social justice and the
dangers of allowing extreme class divisions to exist.
The movie also explores the corrupting influence of power and the need
for individuals to resist oppressive systems and fight for their freedom.
Ultimately, Snowpiercer offers a message of hope, suggesting that even in
the face of seemingly endless obstacles, it is possible to create a better
world.
20. AWARDS
Asia Pacific Film Festival for Best Director
Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Director
Blue Dragon Film Awards for Best Director
Busan Film Critic Awards for Best Screenplay
Grand Bell Awards for Best Art Direction and Best
Editing
21. CRITICS
POSITIVE
Great computer graphics for a movie
released in 2013 where the technology
was not that advanced yet
Compelling and eye-opening storyline
Great fleshed out characters that feels
real
An open ending with a glimmer of hope
to let viewers ponder
NEGATIVE
Ended too abruptly
Important and great characters were
never fully utilized to the maximum
22. WOULD I RECOMMEND?
Overall, if you are looking for an eye-opening movie then I highly
recommend to watch this movie. The movie is packed with
exciting action scenes as we witness the battle and uprising of the
tail section against Wilford and the front car. I advise people to
watch it only if you’re of age as there are many violent scenes
which include killing but if you can overlook those points I’m sure
you will come to enjoy the movie. I rate the movie 9 points out of
a total of 10 points.
