The 2025 live-action remake of Snow White by Disney, which is directed by Marc Webb and features Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot in the leading roles, is a revision of the beloved 1937 animated movie tailored to the needs of a contemporary viewer. Though the movie has stunning visuals and a new angle, it fails to replicate the magic and the emotions of the first one.
A Modern Twist on a Classic Tale
Snow White (Rachel Zegler) is reimagined as an independent and proactive young woman who does not rely on being saved by a prince as in the case with the classical passive princess. The story then takes a turn to a bandit leader named Jonathan (Andrew Burnap) who helps Snow White to retrieve her position. This transformation is following modern motifs of power and independence.
Visuals and Musical Elements
The visuals of the film are stunning, the colors are vivid, the costumes are detailed, and they help to create the world of the fairy tales. The magic forest and the den of the Evil Queen are especially impressive, and they testify to the fact that the film does not stint on making the viewing experience visually engaging. In terms of music, the movie includes new songs written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, as well as such classics as Heigh-Ho or Whistle While You Work. Although certain new songs, like Princess Problems, have a modern touch, others do not make a strong impression.
Performances and Character Dynamics
Rachel Zegler does an emotional justice to her role as Snow White by portraying the innocence and resilience of the character. The actress Gal Gadot is menacing and mesmerizing as the Evil Queen, although some reviewers believe that her interpretation borders on the melodramatic . The relationship between Snow White and Jonathan gives the tale an extra dimension, but the lack of the classic dwarfs creates a vacuum in the narration that is hard to ignore.
Box Office and Reception
Snow White has had box office problems despite the high production values and the star-studded cast of the film. By June 2025, the movie had earned $205.5 million globally, losing to its production budget of $240–270 million. The visual aesthetics have been well-received by critics, who, however, found the lack of emotional depth and connection in the narrative
Conclusion
The visual spectacle of Disney Snow White (2025) is a good retelling of a classic with solid acting and an updated plot. Nevertheless, it fails to provide the same emotional gravitas and old-fashioned appeal that turned the first movie into a beloved classic. This adaptation offers a great deal of fun to those viewers who want to see a new interpretation of the fairy tale, but it is doubtful that it will preserve the magic of the original so persistently.
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Director
Marc Webb
Writers
Erin Cressida Wilson, Jacob GrimmWilhelm Grimm
Stars
Rachel Zegler, Emilia Faucher, Gal Gadot
IMDb RATING 1.8/10 (364K)
Genres
Adventure Family Fantasy Musical Romance
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