Mirror, mirror on the wall, is the new movie “Snow White” worth watching at all?
“Snow White” is a live-action remake of the 1937 animated Disney film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, starring the up-and-coming actress Rachel Zegler. It received criticism before its premiere.
According to Screen Rant, the movie’s budget was 270 million dollars, and its box office earnings on the first weekend were 14 million, making it a major flop.
The movie is about a young princess who lost her parents and was raised isolated in her kingdom. Fleeing from the Evil Queen, Snow White seeks refuge from the seven dwarfs: Dopey, Bashful, Grumpy, Sneezy, Happy, Doc, and Sleepy.
Throughout the movie, there are several dance and song sequences. Overall, the singing is very well performed. Zegler does a fantastic job with her vocals and expressing emotions through her singing.
However, the storyline fell short. While the acting wasn’t terrible, it wasn’t great either. The movie is definitely overhated, but some parts could have been better.
One of the major problems people had with the movie was an inaccurate depiction of Snow White. Many people believe Zegler is too dark for the role of Snow White.
Many people on apps such as TikTok or Reddit have said things that made it to mainstream news platforms of the film, such as “Snow White’s skin isn’t pale enough.”
Rachel is of majority white and of Polish descent. I don’t think her race was the problem, but the character design. The costumes and hair fell short and didn’t encapsulate Snow White’s original design.
In addition, people were upset that dwarfs weren’t cast to play the role of the seven dwarfs and that CGI was instead used.
Peter Dinklage, an actor with dwarfism, commented in an interview with BBC on the representation of actors with dwarfism playing dwarfs in the movie, saying that the dwarfs “living in a cave” were moving “backward.”
The movie showcases Zegler’s commendable performance, breathing new life into the iconic character. However, the film’s visual shortcomings and external controversies have overshadowed its strengths, leading to a polarized reception among audiences and critics alike.
