Disney's New Snow White Movie Review

What Works:

Rachel Zegler's Performance: Many reviews highlight Zegler's strong vocal abilities and charismatic portrayal of Snow White. She is seen as bringing a more modern and empowered take to the character.
Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen: Gadot's performance as the villainous stepmother has been noted as a highlight, with some finding her portrayal "disturbingly real and unsettling in the best way" and thoroughly camp.
Visuals and Production Design: The film is often described as visually stunning, with vibrant colors and a magical atmosphere. The set design is considered lush and immersive.
New Songs: The new songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have been noted as good, with "Waiting on a Wish" being specifically mentioned.

What Doesn't Work:

CGI Dwarfs: The reimagining of the seven dwarfs using CGI has been widely criticized. Many find them cartoonish and unconvincing, failing to blend well with the live-action elements. This has been called an "unholy VFX disaster."
Screenplay and Story: Some reviews find the screenplay drab and the story a "mishmash of a fable," struggling to balance the classic elements with modern updates. The pacing has also been mentioned as being off at times.
Lack of Chemistry: The romantic subplot between Snow White and the new character Jonathan (Andrew Burnap) is described as underdeveloped, with a lack of on-screen chemistry.
Tone Inconsistency: The film reportedly struggles with a consistent tone, caught between trying to be a faithful adaptation and a modern reimagining.
"Wokeness" Accusations and Controversy: The film and Rachel Zegler's casting have faced backlash and accusations of being "woke" due to perceived modernizations of the story and Zegler's comments about the character. Additionally, Zegler has faced criticism for her political views on social media, which the producer's son publicly blamed for the film's disappointing box office performance.

Kim Wu