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Specifications: - Region 1 - Run time: approx. 89 min. - Subtitle: English - Scene selection: static - Package: Keep case
Video Features:
Audio Features: - English: Dolby Digital - French: Dolby Surround
Bonus Materials: - Cast & Crew Interviews - "Nicksclusives" Behind-the-scenes - "Snow Day Scoop" Featurette -
Commentary with Chris Koch &
Theatrical Release: 2000 DVD Release: 10/03/00 Review Date: 10/04/00
List price: $ 30.00 On-line price: $ 20.99 Pre-order price was: $ 17.99
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Day
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Starring:
Chevy Chase, Chris Elliott, Mark Webber,
MPAA Rating: PG Studio: Paramount Pictures
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Movie: C Video: B+ Audio: B+ Extras: A-
Summary:
Snow Day is a
comedy that describes how life changes when people
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The Story
The town of Syracuse has had no snow so far for the winter, and all the children want is a snow day so they can stay home and frolic in the snow. Of course, parents dread those days because they are obligated to entertain their children. The ten-year old Natalie (Zena Grey) dreams of a snow day when school is out. Her father, weatherman Tom Brandston (Chevy Chase), is struggling to prove that he is a reliable meteorologist while trying to raise the TV station's rating. Natalie's wish comes through after Tom correctly predicts an unexpected overnight snowfall which blocks all roads.
Hal Brandston (Mark Webber) is a teenager who thinks he is in love with Claire (Emmanuelle Chriqui). During the snow day, he tries to get Claire to notice him and expresses his feelings for her. Hal's mission is to win Claire's heart, but Chuck (Dave Paetkau), Claire's ex-boyfriend, stands in his way and is his arch nemesis.
The possibility of a second snow day is threatened when the snowplow man (Chris Elliott) clears all the roads. Natalie and her friends' mission is to incapacitate the snowplow man. Meanwhile, Tom is dealing with Chad Symmonz (John Schneider) who lies about being the first weatherman to predict the overnight snowfall on the number one station in Syracuse.
Mrs.
Brandston (Jean Smart) plans to promote root beer product for her
company by doing her best to work from home by telecommuting but ends up sharing quality time with her
youngest son.
This movie portrays the initiation ritual for the children while they are home
during the snow day, learning what true love is, reinforcing that hard honest work does
pay off, and that family quality time comes first.
When you think snow, think hard work. "Snow Day Scoop" featurette has interesting segments of actors talking about their outrageous snow day experiences and of filming sequences. After this featurette, you'll learn how to make snow angels, snow balls and how to throw them. Director Koch along with screenwriters McRobb and Viscardi humorously discuss the filming and editing of the movie. I like their warnings to children not to dangerous stunts done in the movie.
Video & Audio
The image quality is very good, capturing the starch white snow, the dimly lit indoor scenes, and outdoor nighttime scenes. The Dolby Digital surround is well balanced, as the intense musical score brings the audience right into the middle of the confrontational scenes.
Recommendation
Snow Day is a comedy which describes the impromptu events that occur after an unexpected snowfall. Children are free to run around town on foot and getting into trouble. This movie is the melting pot of all the snow day experiences.
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