The Soul, The Screenplay & Other Things

As known, the story is a real story and adapted from the book La Sociedad de la Nieve (translated to Society of the Snow) by Pablo Vierci. Director J. A. Bayona, Vierci himself and the entire crew seem to have put in their heart and soul in making sure that neither the technical departments of the film falter nor the heart and soul of the story also doesn't lose meaning. The surroundings, the makeup and prosthetics, the locations, the mood - each and everything is so spot on that there isn't one moment of question that would lead you to come out of the heart-wrenching tale on display. A lot is because of the fact that the majority of the actors here are composed of Uruguayan and Argentine actors, most of whom are newcomers. There is a sense of authenticity and willingness to cross the limits seen here, which might be a factor with seasoned actors.The screenplay has the monumental task of being engaging enough after a point of time when the shock value gets lesser. Once you've seen the survivors and their struggles, it might be tough for you to hang on as a viewer, but it never loses the plot entirely, just doing enough to keep you hooked. I would admit that the runtime of almost two hours and twenty minutes became a minor factor, especially in the third act and right before the rescue portions. But these guys held on without anything for seventy-odd days, you just need to hold on for an extra few minutes.