Cast
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Jewel Staite
as Kate Carter
Shawn Roberts
as Redford
Cindy Busby
as Cindi
Shaun Johnston
as Edward
Mark Meer
as Brad
Belinda Cornish
as Brittany
Christopher Craddock
as Joe
Kirsten Wendlandt
as Sarah
Stephanie Wolfe
as Dianne
Dana Anderson
as Trapper
Howie Miller
as Allan
Christine Sokaymoh Frederick
as Jane
Janice Ryan
as Jodi
Sevinn Joshee
as Alice
Mark LaBelle
as Doyle
Crew
Director
- Dylan Pearce
Writer
- Aaron James Sorensen
Producer
- Andrew W. Scholotiuk
Reviews
Kamurai
Bad watch, won't watch again, and can't recommend.
I had to watch this twice because I was sleepy the first time and it didn't seem like anything happened. I can't say I was entirely wrong: there is a lot of nothing that happens in this movie, but it looks like it is by design.
I feel that Jewel Staite is (or at least can be) a strong actor, but this role doesn't demonstrate that very well, and I think there is an argument for this being another "a man is her solution" cliche, which I think would upset Jewel, but her character is a vapid, barely capable idiot who is cared for by a strange man and then goes for him like she just needed to be taken care of. She (surprisingly) steps up when needed, but she's not the strong, independent woman the beginning of the movie presents her as. I know it's played for laughs, and Jewel nails the character, but I don't like the character.
The snowy wilds of Alaska are also a weird place to set a romantic comedy. It's very dangerous from the start, and that's part of the long running joke, that's she's going to get herself killed.
It also lends to isolationism: they're each alone once the snow sets in, then they're alone together, then they're eventually together, alone. It's rather gloomy atmosphere for a romantic comedy, and it really isn't all that fun the way they fight during the "I hate you but we could bang" phase. There is just little power to everything that happens, the characters are just written as present and not active.
Shawn Roberts plays off of Jewel Staite as well as his character will let him, but the entire rest of the cast (minus the bear) are just weird casting choices and are really unnecessary to the plot. We don't need the slutty sister hitting on the husband to be, you can literally cut out EVERYTHING involving her family before the wedding, and it would be a better movie.
Aug 27, 2020
Thematic Analysis
A Frosty Affair represents a fascinating example of Adventure/Comedy/Romance/TV Movie cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.
Director Dylan Pearce brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2015, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of A Frosty Affair took approximately 12 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 90 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 139 minutes long.
- The costume department created over 269 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The musical score contains over 40 unique compositions.
- The screenplay went through 11 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 2015, when this film is released:
- Smartphones and social media had transformed daily life and communication.
- Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 3, 2015
- Runtime: 1h 30m
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