Brilliant film - a must for any Sigourney Weaver fan! Once again she gives an outstanding performance - love it =)

Snow Cake is a moving tale of tragedy, loss, guilt, and grief. It is also a hugely life-affirming celebration of difference. Sigourney Weaver's portrayal of an autistic single mother is by turns mesmerising and hilarious. As to its authenticity - well I'm not qualified to judge but it has apparently been endorsed by many people who are. Alan Rickman is as effective as ever as the guilt-stricken pilgrim who enters her life by way of a tragic accident and is transformed as a result of knowing her. And the snowy Canadian early spring thaw provides a marvelously sparse and chilly analogue to this odd couple's brief but cathartic encounter.

On the down side, this is a somewhat manipulative movie, and is arguably a little predictable, but these faults are easily outweighed by the film's genuine warmth.

One of the best films I have ever seen!

I laughed and cried throughout. I related to Sigourney Weaver's character as I have an autistic daughter and it was interesting to see how a female autistic adult copes with life.

All the characters in this film were portrayed excellently. The daughter, Vivienne, who was unfortunately killed by a lorry that came from nowhere. Alex (Alan Rickman) who was excellent as the brooding Englishman who was compelled to go and explain to the girl's parents how he was driving the car she was killed in, but met this strange woman who did not seem to care that her daughter was dead and Linda (Sigourney Weaver), who obviously researched this role as it was probably the best part I have ever seen her play.

I hope people watch this film, and enjoy it as much as I did, as I think it can give some insight into the effects autism can have on children, parents, friends and complete strangers.