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Snow White, a classic fairytale, is once again retold in a new perspective by Marc Webb, adding a modern twist to the 1937 animated film. Brought to life by Rachel Zegler, the princess now defies traditional roles, stepping away from the archetype of the damsel in distress. With an intriguing storyline and a soundtrack featuring new songs that quickly captured the public’s attention, this retelling invites everyone to explore more depths into the world of fairytale with unexpected twists.
She’s still wishing…
An instant favorite, “Waiting on a Wish” was a hit as it tapped on the realization why Rachel was chosen to portray the titular character. Her voice was an absolute perfection for the character and she embodied Snow White with an even braver take.
A much-welcomed surprise was Gal Gadot’s number “All Is Fair,” an epic performance that truly matches the queen’s presence—evil, vile, and most of all, vain, perfect for the tyrannical queen. In this version, we are given a deeper look into her backstory, and the best part is that we see the queen being more than just a persona who’s evil due to her magic, but because of what she is willing to do to stay in power and remain the fairest one of all.
Jonathan, Oh Jonathan!
Not a prince, but definitely charming! Andrew Burnap gives the not-so love interest of Snow White so much depth that it’s hard to ever erase him from your mind. Makakilig! His chemistry with Rachel just makes your heart skip a beat wherein the song “Princess Problems” was such a fun scene to watch. Snow and Jonathan bantering through a song was something we did not expect, and did we mention he has a band of “thieves?” Yes, so, you can guess the adventure waiting for you at the cinema— a mixture of Robin Hood and the ever-handsome Flynn Rider!
Another very pleasing new addition is the miners’ powers. The dwarves aren’t just relegated to being comedic relief in this story; they are given more importance as the film heavily relies on Snow’s journey to regain herself, proving that she is still her father’s daughter.
Who Is The Fairest Of Them All?
The line “Who is the fairest of them all?” is given a new connotation. Fairest, as in not by beauty or by stereotypical surface-level glamour, but by who is just and upright. The mirror, in what we can perceive, is not only talking about one’s appearance but also about one’s character and heart.
The production was the cherry on top with costumes that truly bring you to a different world and help you visualize and see magic. Sandy Powell delivers yet another beautiful work of art that captures the essence of Snow White, the Evil Queen, and the other characters. As Gen Z says, “It gave what it needed to give” because of the delightfully intricate sets that grab your attention.
After much anticipation, Snow White not only lives up to the expectations set for the film but goes beyond what is expected of it. It deals not only with what goes on in the vain mind of the queen and how it affects the princess, but also tackles what her vanity and greed do to those around her. It is an adventure worth venturing into—whether you’re a kid or a lover of magic and fairytales.
