Alex Gonzaga

If I were just a regular moviegoer, my honest take on Snow White (2025) would be this: I went in with an open mind, but I left feeling… underwhelmed. Rachel Zegler is talented, no doubt, and Gal Gadot was fun as the Evil Queen, but the movie itself felt like it was trying too hard to be something different. I get wanting to update a classic, but some of the changes made it feel disconnected from the original charm. Visually, it had some great moments—Disney knows how to make things look magical—but the heart of Snow White was missing. The story felt a bit forced, and instead of drawing me in emotionally, it kept reminding me that it was a "modern reimagining." And honestly? All the off-screen drama surrounding the film kind of overshadowed the actual experience. Whether it was Zegler’s comments, the backlash, or the debates about what Snow White "should" be, it was hard to separate the movie from the controversy. At the end of the day, it’s not the worst Disney remake, but it’s also not one I’d rush to rewatch. If you love Snow White, you might be disappointed. If you’re just looking for a decent fantasy movie, it’s… okay.