Disney’s Snow White Remake to Hit Digital Platforms Amidst Scathing Reviews
Disney’s live-action remake of the animated classic, Snow White, is set to be released on digital download platforms on Tuesday, 13th May, according to a report by the Express. The film, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, has been met with abysmal reviews and has been labelled a box office disaster. Despite its A-list cast, the remake managed to scrape together just $202.8 million globally, which is a far cry from its estimated budget of between $240–270 million.
The Express reports that the film’s poor performance marks it as one of Disney’s most significant financial disappointments. Furthermore, the remake won’t be available on streaming services like Disney+ or included in any subscription packages. Fans eager to watch the film will have to pay approximately £19.99 to own or £15.99 to rent what has been dubbed one of the worst major films of the decade thus far. The film will be available on platforms such as Prime Video, Sky Store, Apple TV, and Google TV.
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes have handed the film a meagre 40 percent score, although general audiences were more forgiving with a 72 percent approval rating. At one point, it even sunk to the lowest-rated movie on IMDb, with some critics branding Snow White as one of the all-time cinematic disasters. As the Express notes, one particularly scathing review read: "This film is a disgrace to the original classic-a soulless, uninspired cash grab that lacks charm, heart, or any justification for its existence". Another critic described the film as "garbage".
The Express quotes a Reddit user who offered a less than stellar assessment of the film, stating: "I’d go with like a 3.5/10. Way too many musical numbers and any not involving Zegler were pretty bad imo. That led to not enough dialogue and a really weak plot and character development. The love story was so weak that for a while I was certain they hadn’t even introduced the love interest yet. Also the costume design was pretty laughable. The dwarves were really the only redeeming quality imo." Gal Gadot, in particular, was called out on social media platform Letterboxd, where a user remarked: "This movie was painfully bad. Gal Gadot made this so unbearable. CGI was absolute s***. Don’t [even] get me started on the writing and dialogue. The only positive thing about this film was Rachel."
Despite the largely negative reception, there were some who thoroughly enjoyed the remake. A staunch supporter stated: "The Snow White remake is everything I hoped for in a modern reimagining. It maintains the heart of the original story while expanding it with new storylines and beautiful songs. In many ways, it feels like a West End or Broadway adaptation – taking the core material and transforming it with fresh ideas, characters, and a more immersive experience." As the Express notes, with opinions divided, the question remains: will you be hitting play or passing on the controversial Snow White remake this week?
In conclusion, the Snow White remake is set to be released on digital platforms on Tuesday, 13th May. The film’s poor performance at the box office and scathing reviews have made it one of Disney’s most significant financial disappointments. As reported by the Express, the film’s availability on digital platforms will be limited, with fans having to pay to own or rent the film. The Express has provided comprehensive coverage of the film’s release and reception, and it remains to be seen how audiences will respond to the remake.
Source: The Express
