Movie · 2025 · Family, Fantasy · 1h 49m · PG · English
Curator score: 0.2/10 (695.3K ratings)
The classic tale comes to life.
Overview
Following the benevolent King's disappearance, the Evil Queen dominated the once fair land with a cruel streak. Princess Snow White flees the castle when the Queen, in her jealousy over Snow White's inner beauty, tries to kill her. Deep into the dark woods, she stumbles upon seven magical dwarves and a young bandit named Jonathan. Together, they strive to survive the Queen's relentless pursuit and aspire to take back the kingdom.
Ratings
Curator score: 0.2/10
IMDb: 2.2/10
Letterboxd: 1.75/5
Metacritic: 50
TMDB: 4.3/10
Director
Marc Webb
Production
Walt Disney Pictures, Marc Platt Productions
Cast
Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Andrew Burnap, Andrew Barth Feldman, Emilia Faucher, Jeremy Swift, Jason Kravits, Martin Klebba, George Salazar, Tituss Burgess, Andy Grotelueschen, Ansu Kabia, Patrick Page, George Appleby, Colin Michael Carmichael, Samuel Baxter, Jimmy Johnston, Dujonna Gift-Simms, Idriss Kargbo, Jaih Betote
Where to watch
Disney Plus
Curator Review
Verdict
A glossy live-action fairy-tale remake that seems more notable for controversy and uneven execution than for transporting fantasy. The core story is familiar, but the reception suggests weak performances, heavy CGI, and little of the charm or emotional lift that would justify revisiting this property.
Best for
completionists tracking major studio remakes
viewers curious about the cultural backlash around blockbuster reboots
families who want a familiar fairy-tale plot regardless of critical response
Skip if
you want a strong musical fantasy with memorable performances
you are tired of overprocessed CGI and corporate remake aesthetics
you prefer fairy tales with wit, warmth, or genuine enchantment
Overview
This version of Snow White arrives with all the trappings of a prestige Disney remake and very little of the magic that usually makes those projects work. The premise is still sturdy on paper: a princess, an evil queen, a forest refuge, and a rebellion. But the film appears to lean on digital spectacle and familiar beats without finding a fresh emotional angle or a convincing sense of wonder.
Worth noting
The response around it points to a movie that is more distracting than transporting. The performances, especially in the villain role, seem to have become the center of attention for the wrong reasons, while the dwarves and supporting fantasy elements are treated in a way that feels oddly weightless. Even when the story reaches for uplift, it sounds like the execution undercuts it.
Bottom line
For viewers who enjoy fairy-tale adaptations, there are many better options that balance romance, danger, humor, and visual imagination. This one may satisfy curiosity, but it does not sound like a version worth seeking out for pleasure.
Top Letterboxd reviews
theyo theyo (1★) · 35214 likes
gal gadot's acting israelly bad
justinwuah (1★) · 27213 likes
gal gadot's acting is not a performance you watch but a performance you survive
lucia🎞 (2.5★) · 15689 likes
i think the apple's rotten right to the core
ram<3 (1★) · 14508 likes
mama a cgi dwarf behind you 💜
jonathan fujii (2.5★) · 11360 likes
Gal Gadot is one of those actors that makes me feel like I could also make it in this business
1986 · Adventure, Family, Fantasy · 1h 41m · PG · Curator 6.1/10 (643.5K ratings) · Where to watch: Netflix, Hulu, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Night Flight Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus
For viewers drawn to storybook fantasy worlds that feel handmade, strange, and emotionally playful.