Director Michael Lockshin takes viewers into such a hyper-realistic realm that anything seems possible, including Matvey and Alisa’s devotion. In doing so, “Silver Skates” plunges viewers into a magical wintry wonderland. The production values are the star here, and boy do they shine. This is the kind of atmosphere that Hallmark Channel Christmas movie fans will want to soak up in the best way.

[McQueen] has woven his own memories and family stories into a vibrant tapestry of immigrant dignity and determination.

Snowpiercer, as a series, is [a] mostly effective reworking of Jacques Lob’s Le Transperceneige graphic novel that’s a sort of pared-down, semi-simplified version of the premise.

This series is loaded with hilarious one-liners, which are often filled with off-color colloquialisms, and controversial subject matter.

It’s an enjoyable movie-night combination of lightning quips, genuine friendship and observational humor paced with Sonic’s “gotta go fast” attitude. Score one for video game fans!