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Product Description
Based on the hans christian andersen classic the story of a young innkeepers daughter who sets off on an adventure of a lifetime to rescue her first love after he falls under the spell of the evil snow queen. Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 09/13/2005 Starring: Bridget Fonda Run time: 180 minutes Rating: NrAmazon.com
What begins as a simple, bittersweet tale about a widower's daughter grandly unfolds into a rich, mythical adventure in Hallmark's production of Snow Queen. Based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, this story whisks viewers to a remote mountain town where winter claims a surprising number of lives, beginning with the local innkeeper's wife. Many years later, the woman's daughter, Gerda (Chelsea Hobbs), finds true love when her father hires Kai (Jeremy Guilbaut) as the inn's new bellboy. About one hour into this three-hour production, the mood turns rather sinister as the Snow Queen (Bridget Fonda) bewitches and captures Kai. Scenes of Gerda's search--through the lush temptations of each season personified--are interspersed with downright creepy scenes of Kai held prisoner in the Snow Queen's ice palace. Keen acting and smart direction engross the viewer, but those under 8 years old might not be ready for the repetitive themes of seduction and temptation. --Liane ThomasSimilarProduct
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Customer reviews
The Things We Do For Love.... 
by .. Brittney Hinson (Ashford, Alabama)
Gerda is our beautiful, but unhappy heroine. Her mother died in a freak winter storm when she was a young girl and her father has become a cold and distant stranger. Then her father hires a new bellboy to work at his hotel. Kai is full of life and fun and Gerda is quickly drawn to him. Kai teaches Gerda how to skate, how to laugh,and even how to live. Their friendship turns into a strong first love...but it is short lived.
A lovely, but cold woman mysteriously turns up at the hotel, even though a winter storm has closed most roads. She is gone the next morning...and so is Kai. Everyone believes that Kai is dead, but Gerda suspects that that is far from the truth.
Gerda, on the slim chance that Kai is out there somewhere and needs her, sets off on a quest to find her one and only true love. Her journey takes her through mysterious lands where she encounters strange and wonderful people and faces many dangers. But finding Kai is only her first problem...
Lovely and romantic movie! It does justice to the well loved classic fairy tale. Don't miss it.
Romantic and dark, A very pleasing tale by .. Ashley ()
I find that epic movies whether Hallmark or any kind sometimes end up being too cute or boring or just over the top for no reason.The Snow Queen was none of these things, starting out as a simple romance between two teens entering adulthood, (she's 17 he's 18) it slowly moves into the magical realms of the seasons as the main character, Gerda, attempts to save her first and only true love from the Snow Queen. The scenery is very lush and beautiful but the thing that truly makes this a fine epic movie is the acting, which is superb. All the characters hold their own weight and I would reccomend this movie to anyone who enjoys an engrossing tale which deals with temptaion, love, and loss, although I agree with the other poster who considers this for the 8 and up set, some of the darker themes may be a little ovewhelming for those younger then eight.
A Truly Magical Movie... by .. Vineyard Fairy (IN, USA)
This is a wonderful movie that is maybe not suited for any kids under 10 years old. I think anyone under 10 may not understand the morals or the underlying messages presented in the story. I wasn't sure if I should buy this movie, I had never seen it but my best friend reccommended it to me so I followed through with her advice. The romances going on in the movie are fantastic and yeah the younger actors aren't going to be as great as Bridget Fonda but they're pretty damn good. I loved the ending, I wish they would have expanded more on the snow queen at the end. I love the way the snow queen is portrayed, she's wicked sometimes but she has a heart too. The special effects are amazing, and the costumes are fabulous!
What I didn't like about this movie:
*The 'devil' scene when satan is making the mirror. It makes no sense and should be removed, why would the devil make something and the season's accept it? The movie has more of a Pagan/Earthy feel to it and they should have just went with that.
*The corny song they have for Kai and Gerda's theme, it's got a really bad pop sound.
*The end leaves too much to the imagination for the snow queen, and I was expecting a lot more skating of just Kai and Gerda at the end since they had a huge scene in the beginning of them skating. Would have been a much better way to end it.
Overall, the good parts of the movie outweigh the bad, this has become one of my favorite movies of all time! If you love fairy tales, see and buy this movie!
A great portrayal of a fairy tale. by .. ()
This movie is one of my favorites. I love how the movie was designed and how the adventure is not between brother and sister, but between lovers. Gerda, who just turned 17, has to find Kai, her new boyfriend, to save him from the snow queen. She must go through each month and meet the mother of each. I recomend this ofr all fantasy movie fans.
Enter this Fantasy World! by .. ()
For those who believe this is a child's video - don't pass it by. Based on the classic fairy tale, the movie takes us to alternative worlds, and who doesn't need that once in awhile? The conflicts between good and evil, truth and seduction and the power of true love are at the core of the story. What saves this production is the wonderful acting by the cast; Bridget Fonda especially exudes menace with a touch of vulnerability. The acting is not over the top - after all, it is a fairy tale! This movie reassures us there are still bright talented people making good movies that the entire family can watch without embarassment and that the 'Dude, Where's My Car' mentality hasn't completely overtaken the US. Bravo to the ensemble responsible for this movie.