Society of the Snow is respectful. It foregoes conventional writing fundamentals to focus on grounded procedures, philosophical debates, and thematic weight. Thus, the narrative is informative and thought-provoking, but oddly dry. In turn, the acting feels a bit one-note and distant despite clear commitment, intensity, physicality, distress, and vulnerability. Still, the story offers substance through contemplations on humanity, chaos, community, survival, and faith. Plus, the desperate stakes provide a compelling baseline for investment. Ultimately, while Society of the Snow may not be as inherently relatable as a more formulaic script, its rejection of sensationalism is admirable.
Technically, Society of the Snow is more vivid. Its direction adds tension, tone, and measured style. The imagery uses depth, lighting, shot sizes, composition, lenses, and angles. Its editing has dissolves, match cuts, montages, intercuts, repetitive structure, and clunky momentum. The subjective sound offers voiceovers, weather, split cuts, action, emphasis, echoes, and muffling. Its music is ominous, emotional, and often peripheral. The production design provides a critical sense of place. Its cast is purposefully comprised of newcomers. The detailed effects maximize CGI, stunts, violence, makeup, and prosthetics. Overall, Society of the Snow is crafted, sincere, and justified.
Writing: 7/10
Direction: 8/10
Cinematography: 9/10
Acting: 8/10
Editing: 7/10
Sound: 9/10
Score/Soundtrack: 7/10
Production Design: 9/10
Casting: 7/10
Effects: 9/10
Overall Score: 8.0/10
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