Disney’s live-action version of Snow White was finally released on March 21, 2025. Rachel Zegler plays Snow White in the Marc Webb-directed movie, while Gal Gadot plays the Evil Queen. This transformation aims to pay respect to the 1937 cartoon masterpiece while adding fresh features that will be interesting to today’s audiences.
Snow White’s kindness toward others, including the dwarfs and animals, is a central theme. The story highlights the idea that compassion and understanding can bring people together and create positive change.
The Evil Queen is a symbol of insecurity, jealousy, and fear. Snow White shows the importance of overcoming challenges with bravery and courage instead of melting into fear by facing her directly.
Unlike the original, where Prince Charming plays a key role in waking Snow White with a kiss, the new film does not have the traditional romance element. Instead, the story focuses on Snow White’s personal growth and leadership.
The 2025 film adds a new musical experience by introducing new songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (from La La Land and The Greatest Showman), instead of only relying on the original’s timeless songs (“Someday My Prince Will Come,” and others).
The Seven Dwarfs, Dopey, Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, and Sneezy were important to the plot of the first movie. Each had unique traits that made the film more engaging and funny. Instead of the classic dwarf characters, Disney replaced them with an unusual group of magical creatures or “forest dwellers.”
I think that the movie wasn’t that bad. It has a few changes from the old one, but I enjoyed watching it. Here are others opinions:
Angela Galstyan (27) said, “Disney took away everything that made Snow White special: the dwarfs, the prince, even the classic songs! Not the Snow White I grew up with.”
Evenna Amirian (27) said, “I liked the movie overall, but I did miss the original dwarfs. They had such memorable personalities in the cartoon, and I feel like the new characters weren’t as memorable.”
Rudolf Petrosyan (27) said, “The film had some great moments, but I’m not sure why they had to change so much. It didn’t feel like Snow White anymore, just another fantasy movie.”
Overall, Disney’s Snow White (2025) modernizes the classic tale through teaching, self-belief, and the importance of kindness valuable lessons for students and audiences of all ages.
