Disney's Live-Action Snow White: What to Know from Reviewers

Disney’s live-action Snow White has sparked divided opinions among critics, with some praising its charm while others find it a muddled misfire.

Here’s a breakdown of what the reviews are saying:

The Good

1. A Vibrant Retelling
   • Hollywood Reporter’s David Rooney called the film a “mostly captivating” retelling.
   • He praised Erin Cressida Wilson’s “smart script.”
2. Dazzling Musical Moments
   • Deadline‘s Pete Hammond said the film is “just fine” and features “dazzling dance numbers.”
   • He credited Rachel Zegler with playing Snow White “to perfection.”
3. Better Than Other Live-Action Remakes?
   • Variety‘s Owen Gleiberman called it “one of the better live-action adaptations of a Disney animated feature.”
   • He said the CGI dwarfs “bring the movie to life” with “catchy personalities.”
4. Respectable Ratings from Some Critics
   • The Telegraph’s Robbie Collins gave it three stars.
   • He found the forest scenes lively, calling the song performances “stylishly choreographed.”

The Bad

5. A Muddled Mess?
   • Daily Mail‘s Brian Viner gave the film two stars, calling it “painfully muddle-headed.”
   • He felt Zegler’s talent was wasted due to poor direction.
6. Dwarfs Debate & CGI Backlash
   • The use of CGI dwarfs instead of actors with dwarfism remains controversial.
   • Rooney found the CGI characters “creepy” and less realistic than the woodland creatures.
7. Controversial Casting Choices
   • Disney’s decision to cast a Latina actress as Snow White drew backlash.
   • Zegler also made headlines for critiquing the original film’s portrayal of women.

The Ugly

8. Critics’ Harshest Reviews
   • The Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw gave it one star, calling it an “exhaustingly awful reboot.”
   • He slammed Snow White’s costume as a “supermarket-retail tweenie outfit.”
9. A Crisis for Disney?
   • The Times’s Kevin Maher warned that Snow White represents a “crisis point” for Disney.
   • He found the film’s new songs “watery and ineffectual.”
10. A Predictable Disney Formula

• The Independent’s Clarisse Loughrey also gave it one star.
• She accused Disney of doing “the bare minimum” and relying too heavily on CGI.

With a 47% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and a $270M budget, the live-action Snow White is proving to be one of Disney’s most divisive remakes yet. Will audiences embrace it, or will it become another forgettable reboot?

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