A star rating of 3 out of 5.
There’s an irony in seeing a movie so famous for being a cartoon remade with real actors.
1937 marked the groundbreaking debut of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as Walt Disney’s inaugural attempt in a novel format. Pioneering an extraordinary full-length animated production, he embarked on an unparalleled experiment that astonishingly resonated with both critics and viewers.
The novel notion of creating an animated film left the Academy somewhat bewildered initially. It wasn’t until a year afterward that they presented Walt with a unique Oscar, accompanied by seven smaller awards as well!
In a nutshell, I’d say that without the timeless charm of the classic Snow White animated film, the world of cinema might have taken a completely different path.
The tale is undeniably memorable. Rachel Zegler portrays an exquisite naivety and pours her soul into her performance as the main character. Notably, she performs (some might say gratefully) in a lower vocal range compared to the original Snow White singer, Adriana Caselotti.
Following her mother’s passing, Snow White’s father (played by Hadley Fraser) remarries a captivating newcomer who eventually reveals her malevolent nature. This transition places the villainous role upon Gal Gadot, causing her benevolent Wonder Woman persona to take a back seat.
Although she seems to be having fun and exuding an intimidating aura as the fashion-focused queen, there’s something restrained about her that might not fully instill fear. Her wardrobe, designed by Oscar-winning costume designer Sandy Powell, sometimes overshadows her on screen.
Intimidated by Snow White’s charm, the Queen resorts to sending her into a magical woodland for what seems like certain death. However, quite unexpectedly, Snow White discovers a cozy dwelling inhabited by amiable dwarves instead.
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As a cinema enthusiast, I can hardly contain my excitement! With blockbusters like the anticipated sequel to Moana, the return of Nosferatu, the intriguing newcomer The Brutalist, and the magical Wicked gracing our UK screens, this is truly a golden age for movie lovers!
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Recognizing that contemporary viewers prefer richer layers in their romantic tales, screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson has inserted an additional segment. This addition aims to give a fitting introduction of Snow White to her future soulmate, the character reminiscent of Robin Hood named Jonathan (played by Andrew Burnap).
He’s not a prince, actually, so the song “Someday My Prince Will Come” doesn’t apply; instead, we get this lively non-prince singing about his “princess issues”. Is he a bit ordinary? Yes, but in comparison to the original character who was barely developed, he’s almost as eloquent as Shakespeare.
In contrast to some melodies from the classic movie still present, Zegler effectively performs them. However, there are numerous fresh tunes introduced as well. These catchy compositions by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (known for The Greatest Showman and La La Land) stick in your mind long after the end credits finish playing.
Yet, there’s no replacement for the pure delight in recognizing the catchy tune from Whistle While You Work, or the robust “heigh ho!” that greets you when the dwarfs march in.
But nothing can match the unadulterated pleasure of listening to the popular melody from Whistle While You Work, or the boisterous “heigh ho!” that accompanies the dwarfs’ grand entrance.
This eventually leads us to the seven characters who were once titled, but not anymore. Their presence in this movie is quite challenging due to various reasons. Given Disney’s decision to remake the film despite the criticisms towards the story, director Marc Webb had a difficult decision to make. Should he cast live-action actors of dwarf stature, potentially facing criticism for perpetuating stereotypes? Or should he reduce the size of average-sized actors, similar to Peter Jackson’s approach in The Hobbit?
Instead, he opted for a different approach: entirely recreating each dwarf using CGI to mimic their 1937 counterparts, preserving a sense of cartoonish unrealism. This decision has mixed results. While longtime fans of the original film might find these resemblances nostalgic, modern and younger viewers could reasonably wonder why they aren’t actual people.
Each dwarf remains rather underdeveloped as a character, but at least Dopey (Andrew Barth Feldman) receives adequate screentime for his character to grow and evolve.
Maybe the idea behind this ancient Brothers Grimm story feels overly traditional for today’s society. Nevertheless, it offers many appealing aspects, particularly its lively journey. Most notably, it presents an enchanting reinterpretation of the classic Disney princess character.
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2025-03-19 23:04