Top 10 Snow Movies
Come on, you must've “snown” this was coming! Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the top 10 snow movies. For this list, we're taking a look at films in which snow plays a vital role in the story or setting, based on a mix of how memorable they are, how successful they were and how popular they are. So wrap yourself up in a blanket, cause things are about to get chilly.
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Top 10 Snow Movies
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Come on, you must’ve “snown” this was coming! Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks for the top 10snow movies. For this list, we’re taking a look at films in which snow plays a vital role in the story or setting, based on a mix of how memorable they are, how successful they were and how popular they are. Films that only have some scenes involving snow, such as “Inception,” “The Shining,” and “Star Wars Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back,” don’t qualify for this list. And sorry, no Christmas movies; we’ve already covered those bases.
#10: “The Day After Tomorrow” (2004)
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We all enjoy the beautiful look of newly fallen snow from out of the comfort of our bedroom window, but a global ice age? Not as much. That’s the predicament that father and son Jack and Sam Hall, played by Dennis Quaid and Jake Gyllenhaal, find themselves in after getting caught in some fierce weather patterns triggered by global warming. As we watch massive snowstorms with centers that hold temperatures below 100 degrees Celsius sweep the nation and New York starts to look like Antarctica, we can’t help but cheer for the protagonists and reach for the blanket.
#9: “Ice Age” (2002)
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Who knew that a CGI comedy adventure set during the last Ice Age could be so much fun? With Ray Romano, Denis Leary, and John Leguizamo starring as an unlikely grouping of mammoth, saber-toothed cat, and sloth, the three decide to return a human baby they have discovered back to its tribe. Nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature, this family movie set in a barren wasteland brings heart to a genuinely funny and moving story that set off a successful franchise.
#8: “Frozen” (2010)
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No, not the Disney movie of the same name! When three friends decide to take one last run at a ski resort that closes early due to an oncoming storm, they find themselves trapped on a ski lift. Starring Kevin Zegers, Shawn Ashmore, and Emma Bell as the unfortunate captives, “Frozen” sees them battling the freezing cold, frostbite, fractured limbs, and wolves to survive. Culminating in a film so suspenseful that multiple audience members reportedly fainted from the tension while watching it, what director Adam Green presents is a nail-biting thriller that keeps your heart beating.
#7: “30 Days of Night” (2007)
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In this horror based on the comic book miniseries, Josh Hartnett leads the cast as the weary sheriff of a small Alaskan town that enters into 30 days of sunless days and nights at the same time as they are besieged by a horde of vampires. As the town bands together to survive the onslaught of horrifying creatures led by a convincing Danny Huston, the bitterly cold snowscape does much to add to the film’s dread. Believable acting along with stellar cinematography makes this a must-see for fans of the horror genre.
#6: “Frozen” (2013)
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When a princess with the ability to turn anything into ice and snow accidentally traps the kingdom in an unending winter and subsequently runs away, her estranged sister and an unlikely group of companions must embark on a journey to find her and save the people. A lot more entertaining and light-hearted than the previous “Frozen” on our list, this Oscar-winning animated romp contains everything we’ve come to love about Disney: memorable songs, lovable characters, stunning visuals, and a good mix of humor and pathos.
#5: “Cliffhanger” (1993)
Combine John Lithgow as the villainous mastermind of a botched plane heist, Sylvester Stallone as the muscular mountain climber who must stop him, and a stake of $100 million, and you have the beginnings of an entertaining movie. Mix that in with epic slow motion, a critically acclaimed soundtrack by Trevor Jones, and death-defying action and stunts, and you have a winning movie. Set precariously in the beautiful but deadly Rocky Mountains, this is one action movie you won’t want to miss.
#4: “The Grey” (2011)
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Set at the pumping station of an oil company in the Far North, the movie introduces us to Liam Neeson as John Ottway. He’s a marksman for the company who also shoots wolves, which is a task that’ll come in handy when their plane crashes somewhere in the Alaskan wilderness. With several survivors trying to find a way to safety, Ottway leads the gang in a desperate bid for survival as they ward off the unrelenting elements and ravenous wolves. Bleak, gripping, and emotive, it was called one of the best movies of 2011 by some critics.
#3: “Fargo” (1996)
A mixture of black comedy and crime drama, this critically acclaimed Coen Brothers movie set in the frigid northern states of the U.S. won multiple awards, including a few Oscars and a BAFTA. The pregnant Marge Gunderson, played by Frances McDormand, is a shrewd police chief who must investigate a series of murders, leading her to a bungled kidnapping plot and a lot more than she bargained for. With fantastic acting, a well-written script, and a compelling story, the snowy scenery that graces the running time of this classic does much to enhance the overall atmosphere.
#2: “Alive” (1993)
When a Uruguayan rugby team’s plane crashed into the Andes Mountains in 1972, the survivors spent more than two months battling injuries, starvation, bitter cold, and despair. Narrated by John Malkovich and with a stellar cast led by an enthralling Ethan Hawke, this survival drama is their incredible and shocking story put to film. Seizing the anguish along with metaphysical themes and the triumph of the human spirit, this is one movie that’ll make you wonder: How far would you go to survive? Before we clear the snow off of our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions: - “Dreamcatcher” (2003) - “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” (2011) - “Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner” (2001) - “Hot Tub Time Machine” (2010) - “Out Cold” (2001) - “Doctor Zhivago” (1965)
#1: “The Thing” (1982)
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Directed by horror master John Carpenter, this cult sci-fi horror has become a classic and is even today listed as one of the scariest of all time. Starring Kurt Russell as MacReady, the unofficial leader of a group of researchers at a remote Antarctic research station, the film’s suspense builds as it’s discovered that an extraterrestrial parasite has entered their base, with the ability to kill other organisms and imitate them. Who is real and who is an imitation is the main scare behind this paranoid thriller that boasts terrifying scenes and shocking special effects. Do you agree with our list? Which snow movies do you think deserve a place on our list? For more entertaining top 10s published every day, be sure to subscribe to WatchMojo.com.
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