Staff Reports
Disney’s latest live-action remake, Snow White, has crashed into theaters like a poisoned apple. Critics and audiences alike are slamming the film as a woke disaster. With Rachel Zegler leading the charge, the movie’s forced diversity and political messaging have left viewers cold. Disney’s desperate attempts to “modernize” a classic fairy tale backfired spectacularly.
The casting of Rachel Zegler as Snow White sparked outrage from the start. Her smug attitude and dismissive comments about the original film alienated fans. Critics called her performance stiff and lacking the warmth of the classic princess. Instead of innocence, Zegler’s Snow White lectures about leadership and “remembering names.” Conservatives argue this is another example of Hollywood shoving progressive politics into beloved stories.
The movie’s bizarre CGI dwarfs became a laughingstock. Replacing the iconic seven dwarfs with creepy, gender-neutral creatures was a bridge too far. Audiences called them “uncanny valley nightmares.” Disney’s attempt to avoid stereotyping backfired, creating characters nobody wanted. The studio even cut the prince, replacing him with a forgettable thief named Jonathan. Traditionalists see this as Disney erasing classic roles to fit a woke agenda.
Disney panicked as reviews rolled in. Early screenings were limited to handpicked influencers to hide the film’s flaws. Critics called it “lazy,” “visually repellent,” and “a cash grab.” Rotten Tomatoes scores tanked to 47%, with one critic dubbing it “the blandest remake yet.” Disney’s social media brigade scrambled to silence backlash, but the damage was done. Fans accused the studio of valuing virtue signaling over storytelling.
The film’s message about “kindness” rang hollow. Zegler’s real-life remarks mocking critics contradicted her character’s values. Conservatives slammed the hypocrisy: preaching unity while alienating half the audience. The Evil Queen, played by Gal Gadot, faced boycotts over her political stances. Even the musical numbers felt soulless, with new songs failing to capture Disney magic.
Box office projections are a nightmare. Tracking dropped to $45–50 million domestically—far below The Little Mermaid. Overseas sales look grim. Empty theaters and walkouts plagued opening weekend. Families rejected the film’s confusing mix of fairy-tale tropes and modern lectures. Disney’s stock dipped as analysts warned of “franchise fatigue” and audience distrust.
Audience reviews skewered the film. “This dopey remake made me sleepy and grumpy,” one viewer wrote. Others mocked Zegler’s “robot-like” acting and the dwarfs’ “horror movie” vibe. Even Disney loyalists called it a low point for live-action remakes. The film’s $200 million budget now looks like a reckless gamble.
Disney’s desperation is clear. Executives launched a last-minute PR blitz, but fans aren’t buying it. The studio’s obsession with identity politics has cost them goodwill—and profits. Snow White proves audiences want timeless stories, not lectures. Until Disney returns to its roots, the magic will stay gone.
