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As always, whenever there's a negative hype around a movie, my mindset is always, prove them wrong, give it a chance.

It's diabolical, honestly, I can't understand how so much money and so much time has gone into this, the final result is cringe worthy. It is an absolute shocker, I am stumped to find any positives.

It looks and feels so artificial, the sets, the animals, as for The Dwarves themselves, I have no words to express my feelings there.

The biggest catastrophe, not what I was expecting if I'm honest, the worst offender, Gal Gadot, she looks sensational, but her performance, she's going to scoop some unwanted awards it's fair to say.

What I wasn't expecting, was just how poor the costumes would look on screen, Snow White's just doesn't translate very well, the hairstyle, what were they thinking?

Disney, what on Earth have you done?

1/10.

Disney's latest live-action remake, Snow White (2025), is yet another attempt to cash in on nostalgia, but unfortunately, it falls flat in almost every regard. From lackluster performances to subpar CGI, this film struggles to capture the magic of the original classic.

Rachel Zegler: A Miscast Lead

Rachel Zegler, who takes on the iconic role of Snow White, delivers a performance that feels stiff and uninspired. While she undeniably has a strong singing voice, her acting lacks the warmth and charm that made the animated Snow White so beloved. Her line delivery often comes off as forced, and she struggles to bring emotional depth to the character. Instead of exuding the innocence and kindness associated with Snow White, her portrayal feels distant and, at times, even disengaged.

Weak CGI and Bland Visuals

For a film with Disney's budget, the CGI is shockingly subpar. The enchanted forest, which should have felt lush and immersive, looks artificial, and the CGI creatures lack the expressiveness and charm of their animated counterparts. The dwarfs-who have been controversially reimagined-look awkward and unnatural, making it hard to emotionally invest in their presence. The visual effects in Snow White feel rushed, and instead of enhancing the experience, they serve as a constant distraction.

Music: Strong Vocals, Forgettable Songs

If there's one aspect where the film slightly shines, it's Zegler's singing. She undeniably has a beautiful voice, and her vocal performances are solid. However, the new songs she's given are bland and unmemorable, failing to capture the whimsy and timeless appeal of the original soundtrack. Unlike Beauty and the Beast or The Little Mermaid, which at least had a few standout musical moments, Snow White's soundtrack feels generic and uninspired.

Conclusion: A Missed Opportunity

Ultimately, Snow White is another soulless live-action remake that lacks the heart and magic of the original. While Zegler's singing is a bright spot, her acting, coupled with bad CGI and uninspired musical numbers, makes this adaptation feel unnecessary. Disney had an opportunity to bring a fresh and captivating take on Snow White, but instead, they delivered a forgettable and lackluster film. Fans of the original will likely leave disappointed, longing for the charm and artistry that made the 1937 classic a masterpiece.

Snow White remake set out to modernize the classic fairy tale, but it ultimately leaves audiences disappointed. The film fails to stay true to the original story while also struggling to establish its own identity.

First and foremost, the lifeless script is a major issue. The characters lack depth, the dialogues feel artificial, and there's no emotional connection with the audience. Key elements of the fairy tale have been altered, but rather than making the story more engaging, these changes strip it of its essence.

The performances aren't particularly impressive either. Rachel Zegler's portrayal of Snow White lacks charisma and inspiration, making the character feel ordinary and at times even unlikable. Additionally, the characters replacing the seven dwarfs are weakly designed and serve no meaningful purpose in the story.

When it comes to visuals and production quality, the film is shockingly mediocre for a Disney production. The CGI looks cheap, backgrounds feel artificial, and instead of creating a magical atmosphere, the movie ends up looking dull and uninspired.

Ultimately, this film feels like Disney turning its back on its own legacy. It doesn't come across as a loving modernization of a beloved classic but rather a project driven by political correctness with little artistic vision. The result? A failed adaptation that neither satisfies old fans nor captivates new audiences.

Another remake where Disney continues to kill the magic of its classic animations...

Saw this at the cinema with my six-year-old daughter. She laughed at a few scenes but whispered, "this is boring" about forty five minutes in. Watched the rest but we were both happy when the movie ended.

For me, the CGI was distractingly bad. I wasn't aware of the issues the film had with casting prior to the release but they should have either gone with actual actors or spent more money. It's worse than you think, and it's not just the dwarves, the forest and other scenes are poorly done.

A couple of the songs were catchy but by that point I just wanted the credits to roll. Acting wise, I guess the actors had to work with what they were given, but they seemed disconnected and going through the motions. Snow white's lines sounded forced and uncommitted. A better actor might have played the role more believably but again, she had to work with what she was given. I think though, the original film had an innocence this actress didn't grasp or was unable to portray.

Really, this movie seemed more like a 'direct to video' movie than a large budget Disney production. I've seen better CGI in small budget television shows and far better acting. Maybe miss this one unless your little ones really want to see it. Even then, maybe wait for it to be free on a streaming service. It's just not worth paying to see.

Disney's Snow White (2025) is yet another misguided attempt to modernize a classic, but instead of breathing new life into the beloved fairy tale, it strips away everything that made the original special. With uninspired performances, weak visuals, and forgettable music, this film serves as a prime example of why not every animated masterpiece needs a live-action remake.

Rachel Zegler: A Snow White Lacking Charm Casting Rachel Zegler as Snow White seemed like an interesting choice, but unfortunately, her performance falls flat. While her singing ability is undeniable, her acting lacks the warmth and innocence that defined the character. Instead of a sweet and kindhearted princess, this Snow White comes across as distant, and at times, even uninterested in the story unfolding around her. Her line delivery feels forced, and there's little emotional connection between her and the world she's supposed to inhabit.

Dull Visuals & Poor CGI Disney is known for its stunning animation and groundbreaking CGI, but Snow White (2025) somehow manages to look cheap and unpolished. The enchanted forest, which should have been lush and magical, looks like an over-processed video game backdrop. The CGI dwarfs, which already sparked controversy before release, look awkward and unnatural, making it even harder to connect with them emotionally. Rather than immersing the audience in a fantasy world, the visuals constantly pull you out of the experience.

Music: A Forgettable Soundtrack The one highlight of the film is Zegler's singing, but even that can't save the uninspired and generic new songs. Unlike Disney's previous live-action adaptations, which at least attempted to reimagine classic melodies, Snow White (2025) fails to create any memorable musical moments. The new songs lack the magic of Someday My Prince Will Come or Heigh-Ho, leaving nothing that audiences will hum after leaving the theater.

Conclusion: Another Failed Remake Snow White (2025) is a textbook example of how not to remake a beloved film. Instead of enhancing the story, it strips away its charm and replaces it with a lifeless, forgettable adaptation. Disney had the chance to create something special, but what we got instead is yet another uninspired cash grab that fails to justify its existence. Fans of the original will likely leave the theater disappointed and frustrated, once again questioning why Disney insists on remaking its animated classics when the magic clearly isn't there.

Final Verdict: 2/10 - A dull, unnecessary remake. Just rewatch the original.

Does this film really deserve the wave of criticism that has fallen on it? It's best to see for yourself, maybe not necessarily in the cinema, but it's worth giving it a chance and checking if this movie is really as bad as others say.

To begin with, a few positives. "Snow White" is an acting adaptation of the cult Disney animation from 1937. The plot itself has not undergone significant changes, although instead of the classic prince from the fairy tale we get Jonathan (Andrew Burnap) - a rebel who has to earn the feelings of Snow White. Thanks to this, their relationship is different from the original - we do not have love at first sight here, but a feeling built on emotions and events lived together.

The film also defends itself in terms of music. The songs, musical scenes and choreographies are well made, and the whole looks pleasant to both the eye and the ear. The humor is typically Disney - the dwarves provide a lot of funny moments that can amuse younger viewers (and even older ones).

Moving on to the negatives - the biggest problem is the acting. Rachel Zegler as Snow White sings great and is obviously trying, but her acting is more like a theatrical performance, which does not necessarily fit this film. Gal Gadot in the role of the Evil Queen is even worse - her performance is downright terrible, and singing makes things even worse. The special effects are at a decent level, but the dwarves are a big minus. Their appearance is a strange mix of animation and live action, which at least doesn't work for me at all.

To sum up - In my opinion, "Snow White" is a pretty good proposition for children who are unlikely to pay attention to imperfections - after all, it is a film aimed mainly at them. I myself had a good time at the screening, although I see its many flaws, it is certainly not as bad as the media say, but it is also far from being called very good. It is best to watch and evaluate for yourself, instead of being guided by other people's opinions :)

This movie makes no sense. It is a complete disaster. My 5-year-old was so upset because the cartoons she watched did not look the same in the film. Disney did not work on the script, horrible actor selection and extremely poor CGI. This movie has everything wrong with modern cinema. The lead actress has no charisma and is not talented to work on classics like Snow White. The screenplay is poor and filibustering. I highly recommend not watching this movie, it is indeed a big disappointment. Disney needs to change its leadership and must remember who the core audience is. If the parents don't like it, then the kids don't like it either. 5 years old are not paying to watch ridiculous movies.

Putting aside of all the political controversy and discussions revolving around the film, if we focus this remake as itself, still, it is really unnecessary and quite dull.

Disney has continued to prove that live-action remakes of classic animated tales are getting tiresome and unoriginal. Besides The Jungle Book and Pete's Dragon remake being pretty good, the other remakes have remained dull, baffling, or offensive. Snow White is one of those dull ones. Covered with excessive usages of CGI and colors, the camerawork, production style and colors feel bloated and unsocial. Alongside with the bland direction, uninteresting takes of how they tell the tale and where the characters were once beloved in the animated movie, becomes lifeless and uninteresting here. The choice of using CGI dwarfs really was a bad idea because it came off as quite uncanny and unintentionally creepy to observe at times.

The performances....aren't very great. Rachel Zegler does give her best as she does have solid moments including some of the voice performances from the other cast. Gal Gadot, however, her performance really didn't work at all. Gadot lacks the emotion and creep charm to what the Evil Queen should have been.

Despite some good looking designs on the backgrounds and all, it was really boring. Marc Webb tries his best but unfortunately, really little about this would ever work.

Please, audiences, stop giving the remakes money because they are just as responsible for the remakes to keep existing.

To be fair, I have thought a lot of this movie and found the conclusion that Disney does neither understand the old animated movies nor the original fairy tales.

If you do a twisted fairy tale movie, okay all right, then use a different name, as was done with Frozen or Tangled or "Mirror, Mirror" and whatever. Of course, Disney movies are always different, but there is a high responsibility as they are regarded as cultural representation, and as a German, I really want to talk about this controversy. All right, if you need to change the back story of the name Snow White, why not simply introduce a real name. Dwarfs in fairy tales are of course not the same as people with dwarfism, and so the CGI idea with also introducing a human actor with dwarfism (with even a heroic task) could have worked, but removing simply the word dwarf does not help. How odd, as usually Disney is so careful of historical accuracy, there is silence about the obvious German connotations of both 1937 movie and the original tale. Although the love story with a guy called Jonathan is more contemporary elaborated than the insta-meet-cute with her prince, it can not evoke the same emotions as the 1937 movie. CGI animals are cute, but seriously? Snow was already in 1937 a leading lady and strong character, but Walt Disney decided to focus on a decision for love instead of power or ambition, so the political-moral connotations in this new movie are rather more backwarded than they actually are thinking. Although going the safe way with keeping definitely surprisingly many things intact from the 1937 movie, even with an old-fashioned fairy tale book opening and taking something from Cinderella live action - with amazing brightness and cheerfulness, it soon goes away from the old story into a world of reimagining. It makes me think of "Mirror, Mirror" with touch of the Disney Robin Hood and Tangled movies (and a bit of the German Simsala Grimm Schneewittchen version!), yet failing to showcase the kindness Snowy is constantly talking about. There could have made better use of the original tales (Brothers Grimm, but also tradition of Ludwig Bechstein, Johann Musäus and Ludwig Albert Grimm). Never much exploring the original characters, but somehow throwing in Jonathan's seven bandits as MIRRORED version to the dwarfs (these were the first version leaked, which turns out not to be the 7 "dwarfs",which is a good attempt to keep up a mirror structure of the main Disney couple), but so random named (Bingley?? Norwich??? Why???). Anyway, the music is charming, but reminds with "let go, let glow" too much of you know what I mean, also such like a reminiscence "Waiting on a Miracle" from Encanto. The spectacular musical scenes are very good, but a big contrast to the quiet cottage-core feeling of the 1937 movie In fact, it's a twisted remix, just like a rock/pop version of a music piece by Mozart. It might be worth as an idea offering enjoyable moments and tunes, but considering it as improvement is insane. Just like Enchanted was already a reimagining of Snow White, this is also another one and should be called in my opinion perhaps "Mirrored". An interesting advertisement campaign for the old movie and related products through reverse psychology. Particularly, too many mixed ideas. "Strong independent" - but princess -, still not as daring as in Mirror, Mirror, here in a child costume advertisement spot, and let's not forget that girl empowerment does not work this way with an anachronistic understanding of monarchy (Disney Queen franchise?), and let us simply dream, not be lessoned...

Please give it another name and it will all be ok.

"Snowhite 2025" is a visually chaotic mess that completely misses the charm of the original fairy tale. The plot is convoluted, the characters are underdeveloped, and the attempt to modernize the story falls flat. The CGI is overwhelming and distracts from the already weak narrative. Even talented actors can't save the wooden dialogue and lack of emotional depth. Instead of feeling fresh or bold, the movie feels like a soulless cash grab. It's hard to stay engaged when the pacing drags and the magic of Snow White is nowhere to be found. A disappointing reimagining that fails on almost every level.

Snow White, the original animated film, was incredibly popular and was responsible for a much needed morale boost during a dark time in the US and the globe.

The remake is not a credit to the original, in many ways it makes a mockery of the original, taking the beloved character and shifting her entirely into someone else.

The music was halfhearted and the dwarves felt like an afterthought, the plot doesn't really involve them beyond their presence, you can tell that many retakes occurred and that fact should be invisible to the audience.

Do better Disney, this was a shame and I cannot determine for the life of me, why Disney would do this.

If you ever wondered how a timeless fairy tale could be transmogrified into a cinematic trainwreck, "Snow White (2025)" answers that question in the most excruciatingly painful way possible. This live-action disaster-directed by Marc Webb-manages to twist a magical classic into a hollow parody that insults its own source material.

From the first frame to the final cringe-worthy scene, nothing about this film feels authentic or magical. Rachel Zegler's Snow White, instead of exuding grace or wonder, stumbles through a muddled script that seems more intent on pandering to modern gimmicks than honoring a beloved tale. Gal Gadot's Evil Queen, though a familiar face, appears trapped in an identity crisis that renders her both over-the-top and underwhelming. The production's relentless overuse of flashy effects and forced modern sensibilities transforms what should have been a timeless narrative into a disjointed mess-an exercise in creative misdirection that leaves audiences wondering if the director was aiming for satire or if he was simply out of ideas.

The film doesn't just miss the mark-it shatters it into a million unwatchable pieces. It's an utter waste of time and talent, a cinematic abomination that makes you question why any remake was even attempted. Simply put, "Snow White (2025)" is a parody of its own potential, a laughable, lifeless rehash that deserves nothing more than a 1/10.

Do yourself a favor: skip this trainwreck.

I attended the Snow White remake last Thursday with high hopes, only to find myself marooned in a sea of kitsch, cheap effects, and an utterly barren vision.

Marc Webb's direction could generously be described as a masterclass in mediocrity-an exercise in how not to reimagine a classic. His handling of the material was so devoid of creativity that even the most outlandish camp would have been an improvement.

The so-called seven dwarfs? They weren't authentic actors at all; instead, we were treated to a parade of CGI caricatures that failed to capture any semblance of charm. Their forced musical numbers were as out-of-place as a kazoo in a symphony-an entirely misguided attempt at infusing musical flair that only underscored the film's overall discordance.

Rachel Zegler's portrayal of Snow White was painfully bland, with a performance that vacillated between uninspired and downright wooden. And then there's Gal Gadot as the evil queen-her performance, marred by a haughty arrogance, was as unconvincing as it was theatrically misguided. The chemistry, or lack thereof, among the cast only amplified the film's deficiencies.

Every element-from the poor acting to the mismatched musical attempts-conspired to create an experience that was both artistically bankrupt and humorously tragic. It's astonishing how a project can simultaneously squander a beloved tale and insult the audience's intelligence.

Save your time, money, and sanity; this film is a stark reminder that not every retelling deserves a second chance.

A truly deplorable, negative experience in every sense.

The apple was the least poisoned thing on screen. The dwarves acted like grumpy old men, not miners, just muttering and shuffling around. The prince was boring as hell, no spark, no nothing, like he slept through the whole movie. The story wandered around with no point, like it got lost in the woods. The forest looked fake and the whole thing felt like a school play gone wrong. You'd think with all that money, they'd make something decent, but no, they churned out this snooze fest instead. Skip it unless you hate yourself or love watching paint dry. A fairy tale so dead, no kiss could save it.

As a grizzled movie critic with a nose for trash, I'm here to declare the new *Snow White* a cinematic catastrophe so abysmal it makes the dwarves' coal-dusted day job seem like a vacation in paradise-Grumpy's perpetual frown is the only thing more warranted than my outright revulsion. The plot lurches along like Sleepy after a three-day bender, tripping over itself in a haze of incoherence, while the CGI is so heinously bad it looks like Dopey was handed the reins to the animation software and told to "figure it out." I'd sooner volunteer to scrub the Evil Queen's dungeon floors-or stare at drying paint in her torture chamber-than endure this soulless, cash-grabbing travesty again; mirror, mirror on the wall, this remake's the most wretched of them all!

The original was made almost 90 years ago and sadly you'd think that period of time would mean significant improvements in the ability to make a good movie while there's lots of shiny CGI it just doesn't gel. Disney seem to be on a roll, they bought the Star Wars & Marvel franchises a few years ago and those have been on a steady decline ever since. Unfortunately, the only thing this live action remake looks set to beat is the very low IMDB rating of the 2022 Pinocchio live action remake which has a rating of just 5/10, even with the star power of Tom Hanks, Snow White is sitting at 2 at the moment. The live action version of Mulan also bombed at the box office, Peter Pan & Wendy 2023 (with an IMDB of just 4.4) was also pretty dire. It seems there's also a live action version of Bambi in the works which doesn't bode well.

Disney DNA was originality, innovative artistry, emotional storytelling, attention to detail, timeless appeal and a sense of wonder. These remakes all fail on every aspect.

• Originality: (It's a remake after all)

• Innovative artistry: There is no innovative tech, or anything that pushes movie making forward.

• Emotional storytelling: While the singing is good enough to make you feel chills, in terms of story it just doesn't lands and feels emotionally flat. Maybe, grumpy amd sleepy get close to making you feel something, but it gets easily overshadow.

• Attention to detail: The dwarfs look creepy and also weird when they are next to Rachel Zegler. And the other sub plot with the 7 randoms just make you feel like this movie was chopped in post by executives who intervene in the creative process.

• Timeless appeal: The original was timeless theme, a kind hearted humble princess who was pretty on the inside and outside VS a jealous arrogant egocentric queen who was all about superficiality. This one is about a woman who wants to overthrow the government because she believes she is more kind than the queen. Very lazy and forgettable.

Sense of wonder: No imagination, you don't feel like you are exploring something you haven't seen before, it doesn't spark that childlike curiosity and awe about things that aren't real, but could be plausible.

Disney DNA died in the 90s. Ever since then they have been culturally and creatively bankrupt, and only survived thanks to all the acquisitions of far more creative and imaginative studios which they gradually are turning to trash.

The original snow white is still remembered almost a century later whereas the new one will be forgotten a year from now.

When people have to choose which one to watch, people will say "let's watch the good one" without specifying what the good one is, and yet everyone will instantly know what the good one is; the animated one.

One of the worst live-action remakes ever made. The story is poorly rewritten, the pacing drags, and the visuals feel lifeless. Gal Gadot's performance as the Queen is stiff, lacking menace and presence. The dwarfs feel irrelevant, and their inclusion is pointless. Iconic moments are either removed or handled so badly that they lose impact. The CGI is disappointing, and the entire film lacks the charm or magic expected from such a remake. Instead of a respectful update, it feels like a soulless cash grab. A frustrating, unnecessary remake that fails on every level. 1/10.

If you care for your hard earned money dont waste it one this movie.

This movie is not a 1/10, that's ridiculous, but also it's nowhere near what it could be. The CGI is def odd and could be better. However, as a guy who was definitely not the demographic for this film, I would say it held my attention well. The original songs were good. Having just seen Wicked a few days before and not caring much for it, I thought this was a bit better, with better music. I thought the biggest problem with the film is trying to tie it all back to the snow white story. It's like they made 50% of a new movie with good songs. I believe they would have been better off making a new princess story and fans probably would have responded better to it. Regardless, My wife enjoyed it and it held my attention.

It was good the songs were updated from the original lots of well written catchy songs but also glad they kept the Dwarves as they appear in the original and with their signature songs.

This was much better than I had expected ,few scary bits in the forest but my 4 year old was ok.

The Evil queen could have been a bit more intimidating and had a bit more especially as the crone, but I thought Snow white was good. I liked the bandits rather than a random Prince as well. The changes worked and though it felt a little dumbed down in parts they kept enough of the cartoon elements to be nostalgic whilst updating the story for 2020s.

Disney's live-action Snow White aims to reimagine a timeless fairy tale, yet it falters dramatically due to Gal Gadot's uninspired portrayal of the Evil Queen. Gadot's performance is marked by an overdone, mechanical display of villainy-her exaggerated eyebrow arch and flat vocal delivery fail to capture any real menace or seductive complexity. One respected critic from DiscussingFilm even claimed this might be Gadot's worst performance to date. Rather than delivering a multifaceted, memorable antagonist, Gadot's Queen comes off as a poorly conceived caricature that drains the film of dramatic tension. While Rachel Zegler's performance as Snow White offers warmth and charm, Gadot's lackluster approach undermines the film's overall impact, leaving viewers with a forgettable and disappointing villain who fails to justify her role in this modern retelling.

The 2025 remake of Snow White is, quite frankly, a disaster in every sense. What was once a timeless fairy tale full of heart and wonder has been stripped down to a dull, lifeless spectacle with none of the charm or magic that made the original so beloved.

The acting is flat and uninspired, with performances that feel forced and emotionally disconnected. The lead actress, in particular, struggles to bring any real presence or depth to the iconic role of Snow White, leaving the character feeling hollow and unrelatable.

Visually, the film fares no better. The animation and effects are shockingly subpar - at times reminiscent of outdated video game graphics. Rather than enchanting the audience, the film bombards them with artificial visuals that lack any real artistic vision.

But perhaps the greatest failure lies in the story itself. The narrative is scattered, lifeless, and entirely devoid of emotional resonance. Gone is the heart of the original tale, replaced by a rushed, soulless plot that seems more interested in ticking boxes than telling a meaningful story.

This adaptation doesn't honour the classic nor does it offer a compelling modern take. It's a missed opportunity - a hollow, joyless retelling that fails to leave any lasting impression.