The story of Bong Joon-Ho’s forgotten masterpiece

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Bong’s first English language film 'Snowpiercer' was a dystopian thriller that was almost killed by Harvey Weinstein.

a dystopian thriller, lavished with critical acclaim and bolstered by an all-star cast that includes Chris Evans,’s Song Kang Ho, Tilda Swinton, Jamie Bell and Octavia Spencer. But the film was, at one point, destined to become a footnote in Bong’s back catalogue. Shortly after it wrapped filming, The Weinstein Company acquired the rights to distribute the film in a number of countriesis based on the 1982 French graphic novel, created by Jacques Lob and Jean-Marc Rochette.

they have a more maximalist incarnation. Set just before the 18th anniversary of the train's departure, Bong’s film follows the lower-class revolution reluctantly led by Chris Evans’ tortured Curtis, who’s seen and done things that would, quite frankly, horrify Captain America. During the long-gestated uprising, Curtis’ group battle to the front of the train to confront the vessel’s creator and caretaker, and to take control and redistribute the riches the bourgeoisie have held on to.

Its hard-to-come-by status has helped it develop a cult following since, but the sci-fi allegory feels even more potent in our current moment. What better time is there to watch a dystopian vision of humanity forced to stay inside or face life-threatening danger? In, those left with the least fight back against the capitalist class that hoards the resources for survival and prosperity.

With The Weinstein Company going bankrupt in 2018, the studio’s back catalogue became much cheaper for others to buy, and the film version ofwill finally receive a physical release this month. Given how movies appear and disappear unpredictably from places like Netflix, obtaining a physical copy may be your best bet for a sustained Bong hit. After all, the film itself -- and the Weinstein plotting behind it -- shows you cannot always trust the benevolence of the hand that feeds.

Snowpiercer the TV series airs every Friday at 9pm ET on TNT. The Blu-ray and DVD of Bong Joon Ho’s film adaptation will be released in the UK on 25 May.

 

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How is snowpiercer forgotten there is a spin-off TV show that aired this year

One of my favourite films, found by accident not even realising it existed. Had never seen any trailers or advertisements for it. Don’t want to watch the tv show because I loved the film so much and fear it just won’t be as good.

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