Snow White (2023): My Thoughts – A Bit of a Mixed Bag
Okay, so I finally saw the new Snow White movie, and honestly? It’s a complicated one. All the pre-release drama – the casting choices, the whole CGI dwarf thing – it totally overshadowed everything else going into it. I went in expecting… well, I don't even know what I expected. A magical fairytale experience? A modern take with substance? Turns out it was a bit of both, but mostly a bit of neither.
Zegler's Amazing, But Those Dwarfs...
Rachel Zegler? Absolutely brilliant. She really brought Snow White to life. Her voice is incredible; the new songs, while not quite as iconic as the originals, were pretty catchy. But then… the dwarfs. Oh, the dwarfs. I don’t even know where to begin. They were… unsettling. Seriously unsettling. The CGI was jarring, and honestly, it felt like a missed opportunity. They could have done so much better in terms of representation; instead, it felt like a weird, slightly creepy afterthought. It completely pulled me out of the movie, which was a shame because Zegler was captivating.
A Modern Fairytale? Kind Of...
They tried, bless their hearts. They really tried to give the story a modern twist, bringing in themes of female empowerment and challenging those old, tired tropes. It's a noble effort, for sure. But some parts felt rushed. The attempts at social commentary? A little clunky, to be honest. They felt tacked on, not organically woven into the narrative. It kinda felt like they were checking off boxes instead of telling a compelling story. Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen was fun, though. Pure evil, deliciously so, but I felt like she could have been even more deliciously wicked!
So, Should You See It?
That's the million-dollar question, isn't it? Look, parts of it were genuinely beautiful. There were some visually stunning moments, and Zegler's performance alone is worth the price of admission for some. But the CGI dwarfs, the uneven pacing, and the somewhat clumsy attempts at modernization… they all add up. It’s a watchable movie, sure. But it’s not a must-see. Go in with tempered expectations, and you might enjoy yourself. But if you’re looking for a classic Disney live-action remake experience, you might be disappointed. I certainly was, in parts. It left me feeling…underwhelmed, I guess.
