Director Tomas Alfredson’s The Snowman is a grisly Oslo,
Norway-based thriller in which alcoholic detective Harry Holt (Michael
Fassbender) attempts to track down the killer of women, who he feels lead
objectionable lives.
A female detective (Rebecca Ferguson), initially, tries to
keep Harry on track, but, soon, the tables are turned as Harry discovers her
true identity.
Charlotte Gainsbourg as
Harry’s true love Rakel and Val Kilmer as a counterpoint alcoholic detective in
the city of Bergen, Norway both bring up a needed energy of the film.
The story is taken from Writer Jo Nesbo’s successful series
of Harry Holt thrillers and his readers may have a disconnect with the casting
of Fassbender in this role, as he in no way resembles the character they have
come to love.
Others may find the film just too bleak.
I give The Snowman a 3.3 out of 5.
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