Snow White (2025)

Rooney finds the remake lively, uplifting entertainment that ranks among Disney’s stronger live-action updates. He praises Rachel Zegler’s heartfelt performance and vocals, while noting the CGI dwarfs are visually distracting.

Gleiberman finds this one of the better live-action Disney remakes, praising its lighter, more frolicsome tone and just-enough romance. He singles out the CGI woodland companions as bringing the movie to life, though he regrets losing “Someday My Prince Will Come.”

Erbland calls the film a spirited, sweet, and entertaining crowdpleaser, though its different tones do not always fit seamlessly together. She praises its balance of necessary updates and affection for the original, along with its songs.

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Richards finds the remake bright and old-fashioned, but muddled rather than disastrous. The page singles out its slushy feel as a weakness.

Oller finds the remake muddled and visually tarnished, though Rachel Zegler’s performance gives it a compelling center. He especially praises her charisma and singing, which help her rise above the weak songs and uncanny effects.

Nicholson finds the remake full of smart updates but ultimately not galvanizing, with forgettable songs and cluttered animation weighing it down. She praises Rachel Zegler’s moxie and star quality, while noting Gal Gadot gets the film’s best musical number.

Rubins finds the remake too broadly political and too burdened by justifying its updates, though its ending is moving. He praises Rachel Zegler’s singing and performance, lavish production design, and Dopey’s journey to self-expression.

O’Hara finds the remake compromised and unlikely to leave a lasting impact, despite its committed leads. She praises Zegler and Gadot’s performances and singing, while faulting the digital dwarves as alienating and disruptive.

Willmore finds the film neither as bad as it could be nor anywhere near good, with little delight to offer. She singles out its unintentionally funny depiction of leftist infighting, while criticizing its ugly look and forgettable new songs.

Chang finds the remake artistically timid and politically opportunistic, ultimately failing to match the original’s imaginative force. He praises Rachel Zegler’s singing and acting, while criticizing Gal Gadot’s ineffective Evil Queen and the film’s lifeless CGI dwarfs.

The critic finds the remake listless and cynical. The performances of Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot fail to lift it.

Loughrey calls the remake lazy and visually repellent, arguing it gives Rachel Zegler little worthy material. She praises Zegler’s clear singing voice and earnest performance, while criticizing the uncanny CGI dwarves and incoherent visuals.

Bradshaw finds the reboot exhausting and its revisions muddled, leaving the performers with little to work with. He singles out the mo-cap dwarves and the added bandit gang as especially tiring examples of its pseudo-progressive approach.

Hammond considers the reboot a valiant, enjoyable update, though not the fairest of Disney’s live-action remakes. He particularly praises Rachel Zegler’s performance and the lively new songs.

The critic finds this a visually striking, thematically rich update that should inspire young viewers. They praise Rachel Zegler’s warm, intelligent performance, while noting that the digital dwarves lack the charm of their animated counterparts.

Hassenger considers Snow White one of Disney’s better remakes, though its resolution remains unsatisfying. He especially praises Rachel Zegler’s musical performance, which gives the film’s song-and-dance numbers real energy.

The critic finds the remake watchable and better than some Disney remakes, but ultimately hollow and middling. They praise Rachel Zegler’s cheerful, charming performance while criticizing Gal Gadot’s performance and the CGI dwarfs.

Bonaime finds the remake an earnest, admirable update, though it can feel awkward and uneven. He praises Rachel Zegler’s performance and the added depth given to Snow White and her world.

Crow finds the remake a bland, corporate product that fails to capture the original’s magic. He praises Rachel Zegler’s magnetic screen presence and magnificent singing voice.

Miller finds the remake a bewildering mess despite its effort to avoid controversy. She praises Rachel Zegler’s singing and charisma, while criticizing the film’s baffling creative choices.

The critic finds the remake disappointing, saying it mistakes scale for improvement and fails to justify its changes. Rachel Zegler’s performance and vocals are singled out as its saving grace.

The review finds the remake tonally incoherent, with its competing characterizations and ideas undermining the story. It praises Rachel Zegler’s heartfelt performance, especially in scenes with the dwarves.

The critic finds the remake largely unsuccessful, despite Rachel Zegler’s compelling performance. They single out the CGI dwarfs and Gal Gadot’s performance as particularly poor choices.