Schneeflöckchen

I really loved this film. Saw it at the Fantasy Film Fest in Berlin. Finally Germany has made a great fantasy film. It's a great plot too: Someone murdered their families and these guys have to hunt them down, but they get caught in a wicked fantasy. It's soooo Berlin of the future. Very original. Hooray!

When you read Snowflake (english title), you may think this is about politics, but it has absolutely nothing to do with that. So in case you were thinking in that direction, forget about it. I actually don't know if there could've been a different title for this movie. It is really something crazy and almost unique. At least for Germany and it's filmmaking culture.

This really goes full throttle when it comes to crazy. It takes one idea and runs with it. No prisoners taken. That means it may have issues from time to time and the movie feels like it's done in chapters (when you realize it was shot over a period of 4 years, mostly on weekends, due to money/funding problems, it makes sense) ... if you don't mind that and like movies to take it to the next level, break the 4th wall (and any other walls nearby with it), then you could do a lot worse. This is fun and silly, but especially driven to be different. And it very much succeeds in that regard. If you have an affinity for low budget movies with hillarios ideas ... come on in and enjoy the show!

Great humour, very original, good storyline, actors on top. I enjoyed it so much! It should be on every big screen!

I have waited way too long and have seen way too many miserable German films - but "Snowflake" is my reward, the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow of shite.

Not since "Run, Lola, run" has a film blended action, humor, violence and smart dialog so perfectly. It's also a brilliant meditation on the nature of movie making and determinism/free will.

It's nigh unbelievable that - due to a lack of studio or network support - this was actually filmed over the course of four years (mostly on weekends). It looks absolutely polished, never openly betraying its very limited budget.

Is it flawless? Almost. Sure, the final act could've done with some minor trimming, the title is a bit bland and the sections that were shot in English are a bit more awkward than the rest - but these are minor quibbles.

Watch it in German, if you can - watch it with subtitles, if you must. But watch it. You'll have one hell of a time.

I do not rate movies that often, as most simply don't interest me enough. Have to make an exception here and share how impressed I am! But no spoiler ;)

This fairy tail piece of art keeps you in its grip from the first second on, plays with your sympathy and keeps your mind occupied, as basically nothing happens as you would expect it.

For a comedy, there is a lot of bloodshed (maybe don't watch with the kids). Nevertheless, the jokes are witty and amusing and before you know it, the movie is over and leaves you enthusiastic and somehow enlightened.

And wondering what sick idea they will realize in their next movie - I can't wait!