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Snow Whiteis coming to theaters in just a few days. However, it premiered in Spain last week, some have already seen the film in the United States, and the early reactions are surprisingly great.
Disney’s live-action adaptation ofSnow Whitehas received intense backlash for several reasons. For starters, some questioned Rachel Zegler’s casting for the lead role. Zegler herself attracted negative headlines for calling the originalSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs"extremely dated," seemingly criticizing its story for focusing on Snow White’s love life. The budding star even said she would not sing Snow White’s “Some Day My Prince Will Come.” Zegler has also publicly campaigned to “free Palestine” amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while her co-star, Israeli Gal Gadot, supports her home country. Due to the headlines involving the stars,Disney toned down its premiere festivities. However, those who have watched the new remake are very impressed.
A number of those who had the chance to watchSnow Whitebefore it officially premieres in the United States took to X, formerly Twitter, to share their thoughts about the movie. Many of them approved of Zegler’s performance. According to them, she portrayed the character perfectly, embodying the grace and elegance of a Disney princess. Unsurprisingly, they were particularly impressed by her beautiful voice. Many admitted that they were also surprised at how much they enjoyed the film due to the negative reports they read about the movie. However, they were satisfied and very happy after watching. “Listen, I was worried, but let me tell you Snow White is PURE DISNEY MAGIC!” Skyler Shuler, co-founder of The DisInsider and host of DisInsiderPods tweeted. “This will end up being a lot of people’s favorite live-action remake.” Several asked Shuler about the movie, but he couldn’t share much until the review embargo was lifted. However, he said those who enjoyedAladdinorCinderellawill likely loveSnow Whitetoo.
Last week, David Hale Hand, the son of Disney animator David Hand, aired his disappointment with theSnow Whiteremake because he was concerned about the changes made to the project. Hand’s father was the supervising director of the originalShow White and the Seven Dwarfs, andhe wasn’t happy with supposed changes made to the film’s plot. “The original was the way it should be. From what I’ve read, [the new film] bears no reflection to the original story,” 93-year-oldHand toldPage Six. Since the film is not yet in theaters, it remains unclear how far its story was from the original version. However, those who had already watched it said it was filled with great songs that captivate the journey of the characters and that the visuals were sumptuous and amazing.
The early reaction toSnow Whiteis indeed surprising due to thebehind-the-scenes dramaand controversies surrounding the lead star. However, it is a good reminder that one should keep their judgment to themselves until they watch the film. It only makes sense to give it a chance despite any negative reports, because judging art for yourself is paramount to the human experience. However, some are adamant and are even questioning early reviewers about how much money they’ve received for givingSnow Whitea positive review. Despite the early buzz, many are still not interested in watching it due to their personal issues or dislike of Zegler’s political stances. To each their own.
