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Kid Snow
Kid Snow is a 2024 Australian sports drama film directed by Paul Goldman from a screenplay by John Brompton. Starring Billy Howle and Phoebe Tonkin and set in the 1970s, the film's plot follows the titular character (Howle), a washed-up boxer who falls in love with a single mother (Tonkin). Production took place in the Goldfields–Esperance region of Western Australia. Kid Snow premiered at the Sydney Film Festival on 11 June 2024. Distributed by Madman Entertainment, the film began its theatrical run in Australia on 12 September 2024, and will be released in the United States in February 2025. The film received mixed reviews from critics, who criticised the screenplay and story pacing but highly praised Tonkin's performance, which was nominated for Best Actress at the 14th AACTA Awards. PlotA washed-up Irish boxer named Kid Snow is faced with a chance to redeem himself when he is offered a rematch against the man he fought a decade prior. When he meets single mother Sunny, he is forced to think of a future beyond boxing. Cast
ProductionThe production began filming between May and July 2022 in the Goldfields–Esperance region and in Perth, Western Australia, making it the first film production in Western Australia following the lifting of the state's COVID-19 border restrictions.[1] The film concluded post-production in 2023 before being selected to premiere at the 2024 Sydney Film Festival.[1] ReleaseKid Snow premiered at the Sydney Film Festival on 11 June 2024, and began its theatrical run in Australia on 12 September 2024.[1][2][3][4] Reception and accoladesThe film received mixed reviews from critics. Luke Buckmaster of The Guardian criticised the film's "borderline laboured" screenplay and dialogue, and pointed out issues with its pacing, stating "the structure drifts and you don't get a strong sense the drama is escalating and the stakes increasing." He however praised the "compelling performances" of Howle and Tonkin, stating the latter "brings a weary, baggy-eyed melancholia that’s quite interesting; you can feel her nudging the drama towards a heavier and moodier key."[5] Damien Straker of Impulse Gamer also praised Tonkin's acting, pointing out her "tough, resilient turn" in the role.[6] Cris Kennedy of Inner East Review and Sandra Hall of Sydney Morning Herald were more positive towards the film overall; both also drew particular attention to Tonkin's performance. For her acclaimed performance, Tonkin received a nomination for the AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2025 ceremony.[7] See alsoReferences
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