Customer Reviews

Snow Day

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(17)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(9)

 

 

I don't think anyone over the age of 12 should be so critical in rating this movie because it is intended for kids. If your child loves the t.v. channel Nickelodeon, they are sure to love this movie seeing as it's made by them. It stars teenagers, but is for kids. The teenage boy has a crush on the popular girl. When a snow day hits and his sister keeps saying "Anything can happen on a snow day," He decides to take his chances. He spends the whole day trying to impress her while his sister and her friends try to stop snow plow man from ruining it. Stars Chevy Chase as the dad and weather man. Other movies reccommended are "Harriett the Spy," "Good Burger," and "The Rugrat's Movie."

I'd give this a 5 star rating if there were a couple of changes to the story. Don't get me wrong, though, it's a fun movie to watch with the family. I've always liked Chevy Chase; and snow at Christmas time. So, if you don't get the snow you wanted for Christmas, watch this movie! There's plenty of it in here. Ages of kids in this one range from pre-school to pre-teen to teen.

This movie was witty to say the least. If you like Chevy Chase then this movie will have you cracking up!

I'm 30 years old. If I want funny, I go to Woody Allen. But, this film surprised me. It's not Tootsie, but if you're a parent, you're not looking for a night at the Oscars. You're looking for a fun family flick that can for once lay off the football-in-the-crotch jokes and less overt adult references we assume the kids don't catch. (I for one give the little lads a little more credit.) The movie's simple, creative, even smart, dealing with the challenges and pain of early adolescence in an honest but responsible way. Both Chevy Chase and Chris Elliot take it down a notch for an even, sure-footed film.

This movie was originaly released in 2000 but I only just got the chance to see it now, six years later. I can't believe how young Josh Peck was back then. It hasn't really been that long and he currently looks like he's ready to graduate from high school! Then again with his acting career sky-rocketing he probably should, if he hasn't already. They were also lucky enough to get (gasp!) Chevy Chase and Chris Elliott! I love Chase because of the National Lampoon's Vacation movies. The main reason I'm writing this however is because of the minds behind it. It was co-written and co-produced by Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi, the same ones responsible for The Adventures Of Pete & Pete, which would explain it's dark legend based humor (i.e. Snowplow Man, evil killer of snow days everywhere), and kids in charge/ adults left in the dust (snow?) nature. Infact I wouldn't be surprised if this started out as a planned series, perhaps The Adventures Of Hal & Nat, (they were the main characters), with "Snow Day" being the first episode. Which reminds me, two Pete & Pete actors returned for Snow Day. Iggy Pop (Mr. Mecklenburg) is now Mr. Zellweger the owner of the ice skating rink and Damian Young (Bus Driver Stu Benedict) is Principal Weaver, who is consantly being attacked with snowballs. I have found many other Pete & Pete overtones in Snow Day as well. How many can you find? Surprisingly I only gave this three stars while I scored Pete & Pete a perfect five. Snow Day is pretty good but not as good as I thought it would be. It's good for a deep snowy day if you want to stay inside. Grab a hot coco make yourself comfortable and enjoy. You're sure to get a good laugh. (Update 1/17/07) Here's irony for you, I just found out that this was originaly planned to be the Pete & Pete movie. I suppose this would explain the show's overtones through out the movie.

I really like this moviw for 2 reasons:
A: It catches the atmospere of a real snow day!
B: I love some of the humor.
Of course, this movie had it's downs, including close-ups of rotten teeth, pretty stupid stop motion sequence, and the romance....
Also, the target audience is not known. I'm still not sure who the main charicter is...
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This Movie should be recalled from all the video stores, when i rented it i thought it would be about a group of happy kids trying to fight off the evil plow guy. Well that was like one fourth of the plot, I mean they get you all feeling bad for this popular girl and then The kid REJECTS HER, his life long crush, and goes for hid friend, I mean the writers realy messed up here and next nickelodeon movie needs some more reviewing, 1 star and that was for chevy chase because he is a good actor but advice dont rent this movie it will only dissappoint you

I must admit I enjoyed this film. It's the kind of film you could watch at 2am and not need to concentrate to enjoy it... it's not that it's a stupid film but it really has all been done before... so why should you watch it... EMMANUELLE CHRIQUI!!!!
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You may have been looking at all of the reviews for this movie and getting mixed messages. First of all, it is a story about a group of kids trying to seek revenge because of the "Snow Plow Man" who has ruined every first snow day with no snow day to follow. (He ruined it by plowing the roads and making it so the kids could go to school after each snow day.) The older brother of one of the kids is trying to find a way to tell a popular girl that he likes her. The plot is that simple. The plot is not "meshed" it is just like any other movie, there is more than one thing going on, but it would only confuse you if you are an easily confused person (after all it was intended for a younger audience, and they get it!). There is no harsh or "adult" language used in the film, to my knowledge, and I have seen it twice. I liked the movie, and thought that it was fun, go ahead and buy it, if you have kids, or if you are just looking for a cute film with a clear message " anything can happen, when you really try"

Snow day is an OK movie. But adults may find it a bit boring. It is by the way a nickelodeon movie, so it aims at younger viewers. Despite it is only 89 mins, 84 mins for the features and 5 minutes for the credit, the movie feels a bit long. Not enough Chevy Chase, so the funny moments are limited as well. The younger actors' give excellent performances. The DVD's picture quality is OK and the 5.1 Dolby Digital has very limited activities. It worths to be watched once not to keep. Just rent this one.