It's been 18 years since a failed global warming experiment froze the earth and killed off most life on the planet. The few remaining humans live on the Snowpiercer, a train on an infinite loop around the globe. For those at the front, it's a lavish paradise of drugs and sushi in the lap of luxury; for those trapped in the tail section, life is short and cruel. But change is in the air.
Curtis, desperate to escape the tail of the train, plans an uprising, aided by his mentor Gilliam (Hurt). What begins as an isolated riot explodes into a mass revolution, an all-or-nothing push to the front of the train, and a war for humanity's future.
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For bombastic originality and unrelenting style, no film has done better this year than Joon-ho Bong’s ‘Snowpiercer’. It's simply too good to forget.
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It’s an incredible piece of allegory, anchored by great performances, stunning design, impeccable direction and a brave and committed central premise. This is a rare and exhilarating cinematic treat.