Glistening in the Snow

Holiday themed films almost always never surprise but Glistening in the Snow is different. Written and directed by Evin Gibson, this holiday themed film hits it out of the park, bursting out of its sub genre conventions and soaring far above everything else.

On the surface, it does seem like a cute little holiday film that hits all the right notes. But look under the hood, and you see a real story with real stakes and consequences. Gibson should be commended for introducing something original here into a genre that had not been reinvented in a long time.

Gibson is a tour de force here; pulling double duty as both writer and director. Gibson's script has all the necessary bits and bobs of a holiday picture but Gibson manages to infuse and expand some original ideas here, one that makes the film even better. I was moved by both the film and the performances which is testament to the great work done by the cast and crew.

Everything from the acting to cinematography works in perfect unison here. Jahmai Jones as Donovan and Tiffany C. Ivy as Anaja are fascinating and the lively cinematography coupled with heartfelt music does its magic. Equally impressive is the narrative pacing that keeps the film chugging along quite nicely.

Glistening in the Snow is thus a solid holiday feature that manages to impress. This film will put you in the holiday mood and its feel good story is just what I needed. I will be watching it again with my friends and family during the holidays. Loved it!