As spring blooms across America this last week of March 2025, Disney’s latest attempt at reviving a classic has instead become a cautionary tale. The Snow White reboot, released just days ago, proves that not all fairy tales deserve modern retellings – especially when executed with such exhausting incompetence.
A visually stunning but soulless adaptation
Disney’s new Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, delivers breathtaking costumes and vibrant sets that initially capture the eye. However, this visual appeal quickly fades when confronted with the film’s jarring CGI – particularly the dwarfs, who resemble animated characters dropped awkwardly into a live-action world rather than beloved personalities from the original.
Zegler shines in an otherwise dim production
Film critic Jerome Walters notes, “Rachel Zegler brings genuine charisma to Snow White, but her talent is wasted on a script that doesn’t know what story it wants to tell.” Zegler’s performance stands as perhaps the only redeeming quality in this otherwise disastrous production, reminiscent of how certain fashion choices can elevate an otherwise uninspired ensemble.
The missing prince and absent charm
In a baffling creative decision, Disney removes the Prince from the narrative entirely, replacing him with a band of forest-dwelling rebels that feel transplanted from a different franchise altogether. This choice exemplifies the film’s fundamental misunderstanding of what made the original enchanting.
Songs that fail to sing
The elimination of classic songs like “Someday My Prince Will Come” leaves a noticeable void that new compositions fail to fill. Despite being written by award-winning composers, these replacements lack the timeless quality that made the 1937 soundtrack iconic – much like how certain fashion pieces never age, while others quickly become dated.
Gadot’s Evil Queen: all style, no substance
Gal Gadot’s portrayal of the Evil Queen prioritizes runway-ready costumes over genuine menace. “She looks incredible but fails to terrify,” observes entertainment writer Melissa Chen. “The performance lacks the psychological complexity necessary to make this villain truly memorable in 2025.”
A confused message for modern audiences
The film attempts to incorporate contemporary themes of empowerment but does so with all the subtlety of a poison apple to the face. This heavy-handedness creates a cognitive dissonance that may leave viewers experiencing the same uncomfortable feeling as when relief washes over you after plans cancel – grateful it’s over, yet vaguely guilty for feeling that way.
Wasted potential and creative fatigue
With a reported $250 million budget, the film represents an alarming trend in Disney’s creative approach: throwing money at properties without understanding their essence. This pattern of reboot exhaustion mirrors the psychological phenomenon where our brains literally rewire themselves in response to repeated disappointments.
The verdict: a spectacular misfire
Disney’s Snow White reboot joins a growing list of unnecessary reimaginings that fail to justify their existence. Rather than spending 2 hours watching this cinematic misstep, viewers would be better served dedicating time to Ashton Hall’s widely discussed morning routine – at least that promises genuine transformation rather than hollow nostalgia.
As spring 2025 offers fresh beginnings, Disney would be wise to look forward rather than continuing to tarnish the legacy of its most treasured classics with these exhausting and awful reboots.