Critics and audiences alike view the film as a massive misfire, especially given the high-caliber talent involved.

Reviews for The Snowman (2017) are overwhelmingly negative, focusing on its disjointed narrative and "incomprehensible" editing . While high-quality (referring to a specific internet release group) offer a sharp visual experience, they cannot fix the film's structural "blizzard of bad reviews". Critical Consensus: A "Cinematic Shipwreck"