Snow Day (2000)

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Studio: Paramount Pictures Studio: Paramount Pictures Studio: Paramount Pictures

Rating: PG

Release Date: Feb 11, 2000

Running Time: 89 mins. (V)

Country Of Origin: United States

Country Of Origin: Germany

starring: Chris Elliott, Mark Webber, Jean Smart, Schuyler Fisk, Iggy Pop, Pam Grier, John Schneider, Chevy Chase, Zena Grey, Josh Peck

director: Christopher Koch, Tom Glass

During one warm Syracuse winter, the Brandston family struggle through their daily routines, while daughter Natalie prays for snow. Her wish comes true when an unexpected snowstorm arrives, canceling school. Alas, before long the dreaded Snowplow Man is on the job making it his mission to have school back in session. Now Natalie must make every effort to sabotage the Snowplow Man, while her parents and two brothers simultaneously struggle to accomplish their own difficult goals.

The term "Snow Day" means nothing to most adults, but kids who live in the proper climate understand the implication and might appreciate this harmless and forgettable flick.

It's as brainless as a day off from school and full of adventures that matter most to people ages 14 and younger.

Chevy Chase is the feature's headlining attraction, but he's more of a cameo in this kid pic. The real star is Mark Weber, playing Hal, a typical teen-age guy who obsesses over Claire (Emmanuelle Chriqui), the…