alicja boczar

A Disappointing Take on a Classic Tale The new Snow White film had the potential to bring a beloved fairy tale to life, but unfortunately, several creative choices left me deeply disappointed. From questionable casting decisions to missed opportunities for better representation, it feels like the studio made one misstep after another. First, let’s talk about the casting of the Evil Queen. While Gal Gadot is undeniably a talented actress, her involvement in this film has been controversial due to her outspoken political views. Given the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine, many people feel that her presence in a major film is tone-deaf and divisive. It’s a decision that Disney surely knew would cause backlash, yet they went ahead with it anyway. Then there’s the casting of Snow White herself. As the title suggests, Snow White is traditionally portrayed as a fair-skinned German princess. Instead, the studio opted for a Latina actress, Rachel Zegler, which feels like a departure from the source material. While diversity in Hollywood is important, historical and cultural accuracy also matter, and this choice felt forced rather than organic. Additionally, some of her public interviews came across as dismissive of the original film, which didn’t help win over fans of the classic. Another major controversy was the handling of the Seven Dwarfs. Instead of hiring actors with dwarfism, Disney chose to use CGI to shrink average-sized actors, including Peter Dinklage, who has previously criticized the original story. This decision not only took roles away from little people in the industry but also came across as an unnecessary attempt to “modernize” something that didn’t need fixing. Overall, this movie feels like a product of misguided corporate decisions rather than a true love letter to the classic fairy tale. Between the casting controversies, historical inaccuracies, and the studio’s reluctance to embrace the original vision, it’s hard to find anything to truly enjoy. I’m giving this film one star—a disappointing take on a timeless story.