Snow White Review: Gal Gadot & Rachel Zegler shine in a Disney remake you won’t remember

Disney’s Snow White tries to modernize a classic but lacks emotional depth. Marc Webb’s live-action adaptation shines in CGI-heavy scenes—lush forests, charming dwarfs, and adorable animals. Yet, the film misses the warmth and human touch that once made Disney’s animations magical.

Rachel Zegler plays a reimagined Snow White, locked away by the Evil Queen (Gal Gadot). Unlike the classic damsel, this Snow White seeks to reclaim her kingdom, aided by a rogue bandit, Jonathan (Andrew Burnap), instead of a prince. The film updates the fairy tale’s themes, breaking class barriers and rejecting outdated gender roles. However, despite these changes, the story remains shallow.

Visually, Snow White dazzles with bright colors, stunning VFX, and well-crafted cinematography. Even in darker moments, the film remains a spectacle. But that’s where its strengths end. The characters feel hollow, their emotions never resonating. Snow White’s love for her kingdom seems superficial, as the rushed pacing fails to build connections or stakes.

Zegler looks the part of a modern Disney princess, but her limited emotional range weakens her performance. She struggles to make Snow White engaging or relatable. Gadot, as the Evil Queen, delivers a charismatic, menacing performance, but her natural charm and accent sometimes disrupt her villainous aura.

The film entertains without truly engaging. It’s a visually appealing but forgettable experience—designed for short-lived social media attention rather than lasting impact. Snow White is a glossy remake that, like many before it, lacks the heart of its animated predecessor.