{"id":13353,"date":"2025-03-21T06:01:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T13:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=13353"},"modified":"2025-12-11T16:50:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T23:50:13","slug":"snow-white","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2025\/snow-white\/","title":{"rendered":"Snow White * A Timeless Tale With A Powerful Message About Teamwork, Friendship, And Fighting For What\u2019s Right"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-13362\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SnowWhitePoster.jpg?resize=123%2C182&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"123\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SnowWhitePoster.jpg?resize=203%2C300&amp;ssl=1 203w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SnowWhitePoster.jpg?w=405&amp;ssl=1 405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 123px) 100vw, 123px\" \/>Disney&#8217;s Snow White is a 2025 live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film, starring Rachel Zegler in the title role and Gal Gadot as her Stepmother, the Evil Queen. The magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy. Princess Snow White joins forces with the Seven Dwarfs to liberate her kingdom from her cruel stepmother, the Evil Queen.<\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Isabella V. comments, \u201c<em>Snow White<\/em> is a beautiful retelling of a classic film. It has catchy music and amazing acting, while also presenting an incredibly creative story. An amazingly talented cast and gorgeous sets makes it feel truly magical.\u201d Keila V., adds, \u201cDisney&#8217;s new live-action <em>Snow White<\/em> takes the beloved 1937 classic and gives it a fresh, modern twist. This enchanting film is a timeless tale that appeals to audiences of all ages, with its powerful message about teamwork, friendship, and fighting for what\u2019s right for both the kingdom and its people.\u201d Jackson N. adds, \u201cThis captivating remake is a blast to watch, and it was so awesome to see Disney bring a nearly 100-year-old classic into a new era, for a new generation to experience.\u201d Maica N. wraps it up with, \u201cThe long-awaited, live-action version of the classic fairytale, <em>Snow White (1937), <\/em>is finally here. Combining a star-studded cast with catchy music, and mythical CGI, <em>Snow White <\/em>is a breath of fresh air that I thoroughly enjoyed.\u201d See their full reviews below.<\/p>\n<p>Snow White<br \/>\nBy Isabella V., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 13<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z6yna0-CRPc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13361\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13361\" class=\" wp-image-13361\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SNW-35321_R-600x417-5bbe0cb-1.jpg?resize=240%2C167&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SNW-35321_R-600x417-5bbe0cb-1.jpg?resize=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SNW-35321_R-600x417-5bbe0cb-1.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13361\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jonathan (Andrew Burnap) &amp; Snow White (Rachel Zegler) in Disney&#8217;s live-action SNOW WHITE. Photo: Giles Keyte. \u00a9 2024 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>Snow White<\/em> is a beautiful retelling of a classic film. It has catchy music and amazing acting, while also presenting an incredibly creative story. An amazingly talented cast and gorgeous sets makes it feel truly magical.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the 1937 classic Disney animated film, the story follows Snow White (Rachel Zegler), a princess who was hidden away by her stepmother, the Evil Queen (Gal Gadot), after her father left. After having enough of her stepmother, Snow White joins forces with seven dwarfs to bring her kingdom to peace once again while they help her take down the Evil Queen.<\/p>\n<p>The songs in this film, composed by Jeff Morrow, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, are expertly crafted and catchy. Every song got stuck in my head until I heard the next one, and the incredible voice talent enhances them even more. My personal favorite has to be \u201cWhistle While you Work\u201d \u2013 Rachel Zegler\u2019s voice brings incredible energy and whimsy to the song, plus I love how the whistling is used in it.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13360\" style=\"width: 249px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13360\" class=\" wp-image-13360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SNOW_WHITE_dtrl2_uhd_r709f_stills_241030.089497-600x264-c116ff6.jpeg?resize=239%2C105&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SNOW_WHITE_dtrl2_uhd_r709f_stills_241030.089497-600x264-c116ff6.jpeg?resize=300%2C132&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SNOW_WHITE_dtrl2_uhd_r709f_stills_241030.089497-600x264-c116ff6.jpeg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rachel Zegler as Snow White in DISNEY&#8217;s live-action SNOW WHITE. Photo courtesy of Disney. \u00a9 2024 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The sets and cinematography, directed by Mandy Walker, are also beautiful \u2013 the lighting stands out as it works perfectly and mixed with the magnificent sets creates a fantastic looking film. One shot I really love is when we first see the cottage in the forest.<\/p>\n<p>The costumes, designed by Sandy Powell, are also quite beautiful; however they don\u2019t all seem to go together. Each set of costumes feels like it was meant for a different time period, which feels a bit disconnected. I really like the Evil Queen\u2019s costumes; they&#8217;re flawless and not only fit the kingdom, but also her character.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13357\" style=\"width: 241px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13357\" class=\" wp-image-13357\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SNOW_WHITE_dtrl2_uhd_r709f_stills_241030.087047-600x268-f4e9f80.jpeg?resize=231%2C103&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SNOW_WHITE_dtrl2_uhd_r709f_stills_241030.087047-600x268-f4e9f80.jpeg?resize=300%2C134&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SNOW_WHITE_dtrl2_uhd_r709f_stills_241030.087047-600x268-f4e9f80.jpeg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13357\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(L-R) Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as Evil Queen in DISNEY&#8217;s live-action SNOW WHITE. Photo courtesy of Disney. \u00a9 2024 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The characters are really well scripted, and I love the actors for each of the key characters. I especially love Rachel Zegler\u2019s performance; the amount of emotion she shows brings so much life into her character and made me feel really sympathetic for her. This film had me enchanted the whole time through its story, songs and acting.<\/p>\n<p>The film\u2019s message is to follow your morals and beliefs, even if it may not present easy decisions. Be warned that there are intense scenes and blood shown at some points.<\/p>\n<p>I give <em>Snow White<\/em> 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to12. It releases in theaters March 21, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Snow White<br \/>\nBy Keila V., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 13<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1u5zLVsZxv0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13356\" style=\"width: 246px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13356\" class=\" wp-image-13356\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SNOW_WHITE_dtrl2_uhd_r709f_stills_241030.086610-601x269-6db6642.jpeg?resize=236%2C106&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"236\" height=\"106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SNOW_WHITE_dtrl2_uhd_r709f_stills_241030.086610-601x269-6db6642.jpeg?resize=300%2C135&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SNOW_WHITE_dtrl2_uhd_r709f_stills_241030.086610-601x269-6db6642.jpeg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13356\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rachel Zegler as Snow White in DISNEY&#8217;s live-action SNOW WHITE. Photo courtesy of Disney. \u00a9 2024 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Disney&#8217;s new live-action <em>Snow White<\/em> takes the beloved 1937 classic and gives it a fresh, modern twist. This enchanting film is a timeless tale that appeals to audiences of all ages, with its powerful message about teamwork, friendship, and fighting for what\u2019s right for both the kingdom and its people.<\/p>\n<p>Snow White (Rachel Zegler) is reimagined as a strong, independent young woman, reflecting today&#8217;s spirit of girl power. This version of the character goes beyond the traditional princess, showing resilience and determination. The film also introduces a new love interest, Jonathan (Andrew Burnap), a charming, Robin Hood-esque character, instead of the usual prince. Alongside the Seven Dwarfs and a group of courageous villagers, they unite to confront the Evil Queen (Gal Gadot), whose ambition for wealth, power, and beauty drives her to darker lengths.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13358\" style=\"width: 242px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13358\" class=\" wp-image-13358\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SNOW_WHITE_dtrl2_uhd_r709f_stills_241030.088045-600x266-4be6826-1.jpeg?resize=232%2C103&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SNOW_WHITE_dtrl2_uhd_r709f_stills_241030.088045-600x266-4be6826-1.jpeg?resize=300%2C133&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SNOW_WHITE_dtrl2_uhd_r709f_stills_241030.088045-600x266-4be6826-1.jpeg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13358\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rachel Zegler as Snow White in DISNEY&#8217;s live-action SNOW WHITE. Photo courtesy of Disney. \u00a9 2024 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This movie is pure magic, with moments that evoke the nostalgia of the animated classic and brought me to tears. The familiar songs, like &#8220;Heigh-Ho&#8221; and &#8220;Someday My Prince Will Come,&#8221; were spot-on, and I found myself singing along to every song. One of my favorite moments is when the Huntsman (Ansu Kabia) chooses not to harm Snow White and instead urges her to flee into the forest. The scene where Snow White, lost and frightened, discovers a breathtaking sanctuary surrounded by incredible animals is truly unforgettable.<\/p>\n<p>At its heart, <em>Snow White<\/em> carries a message of kindness, compassion, and the importance of helping others. It reminds us that no matter where we come from or how much we have, the love and support of those around us is priceless\u2014and it\u2019s something no one can ever take away.<\/p>\n<p>I give <em>Snow White<\/em> 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for all ages 5 to 18, plus adults. It opens in theaters on March 21, 2025!<\/p>\n<p>Snow White<br \/>\nBy Jackson N., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 12<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xgmnCYuKWe8?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13376\" style=\"width: 241px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13376\" class=\" wp-image-13376\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SnowWhite_dtlr1_4k_r709f_stills_240801.087393-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=231%2C97&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SnowWhite_dtlr1_4k_r709f_stills_240801.087393-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SnowWhite_dtlr1_4k_r709f_stills_240801.087393-600x251-bd24542.jpg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen in Disney\u2019s live-action SNOW WHITE. Photo courtesy of Disney. \u00a9 2024 Disney Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Brave, Fearless, True, Fair. These words that Snow White lives by are as timeless and important now as they were in 1937 when the original movie,<em> Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,<\/em> was released. This captivating remake is a blast to watch, and it was so awesome to see Disney bring a nearly 100-year-old classic into a new era, for a new generation to experience.<\/p>\n<p>The story centers around Snow White (Rachel Zegler), the rightful heiress to a kingdom built upon kindness, fairness, and community. Staying true to the original storyline, Snow White tragically loses her parents, and her kingdom falls under the oppressive rule of her jealous stepmother, the Evil Queen (Gal Gadot). Obsessed with her magic mirror telling her she is \u201cthe fairest of them all,\u201d the queen\u2019s jealousy becomes dangerous, forcing Snow White to escape into the mysterious forest. While she has some scary moments, she encounters many interesting creatures, including the seven dwarfs who take her in.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13379\" style=\"width: 243px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13379\" class=\" wp-image-13379\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SnowWhite_dtlr1_4k_r709f_stills_240801.088329-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=233%2C98&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"233\" height=\"98\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SnowWhite_dtlr1_4k_r709f_stills_240801.088329-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SnowWhite_dtlr1_4k_r709f_stills_240801.088329-600x251-bd24542.jpg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13379\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(L-R): Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen and Rachel Zegler as Snow White in Disney\u2019s live-action SNOW WHITE. Photo courtesy of Disney. \u00a9 2024 Disney Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Just as Snow White wins the hearts of the dwarfs and those she meets along the way, she will win over audiences with her resilience, compassion, and charm. <em>Snow White <\/em>will be one of my family\u2019s favorites for a long time. Disney brought together a fantastic ensemble cast for this movie including Dopey (Andrew Barth Feldman) who is inspired to find his courage by Snow White. Jonathan (Andrew Burnap) thinks everyone only cares about themselves, until Snow White shows him that people can care for each other selflessly. With a pure heart and poignant memories of a better past, Snow White inspires the people of the kingdom to reclaim their strength in the face of the Evil Queen\u2019s tyranny. Snow White helps all of these people become better versions of themselves. This movie brings new songs and music by Frank Churchill and to director Marc Webb to bring the amazing dance numbers, beautiful sets, and special effects to life.<\/p>\n<p>The main messages of <em>Snow White<\/em> are about bravery, kindness, and selflessness. Be aware that there are some mildly scary moments, like when Snow White is first forced to enter the forest.<\/p>\n<p>I give <em>Snow White <\/em>5 out of 5 stars, and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. You can see <em>Snow White <\/em>in theaters on March 21, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Snow White<br \/>\nMaica N., KIDS FIRST! Film Critics, Age 17<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1wD1sSmBsSg?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13355\" style=\"width: 243px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13355\" class=\" wp-image-13355\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SnowWhite_dtlr1_4k_r709f_stills_240801.087574-600x251-bd24542-1.jpg?resize=233%2C98&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"233\" height=\"98\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SnowWhite_dtlr1_4k_r709f_stills_240801.087574-600x251-bd24542-1.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SnowWhite_dtlr1_4k_r709f_stills_240801.087574-600x251-bd24542-1.jpg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13355\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rachel Zegler as Snow White in Disney\u2019s live-action SNOW WHITE. Photo courtesy of Disney. \u00a9 2024 Disney Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t love a fantasy film? One that takes us to an enchanting land we can only dream of? The long-awaited, live-action version of the classic fairytale, <em>Snow White (1937), <\/em>is finally here. Combining a star-studded cast with catchy music, and mythical CGI, <em>Snow White <\/em>is a breath of fresh air that I thoroughly enjoyed.<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This story follows a young princess, Snow White (Rachel Zegler), who is known for her kindhearted spirit and unparalleled beauty. When her stepmother, the Evil Queen (Gal Gadot) acts on her burning desire to be the \u201cfairest in the land,\u201d Snow White joins forces with seven dwarfs and a strong-willed commoner, Jonathan (Andrew Burnap). Together, they embark on a quest to free the kingdom of the queen\u2019s overbearing rule.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13359\" style=\"width: 249px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13359\" class=\" wp-image-13359\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SNOW_WHITE_dtrl2_uhd_r709f_stills_241030.088085-600x267-6c8af12-1.jpeg?resize=239%2C107&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SNOW_WHITE_dtrl2_uhd_r709f_stills_241030.088085-600x267-6c8af12-1.jpeg?resize=300%2C134&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SNOW_WHITE_dtrl2_uhd_r709f_stills_241030.088085-600x267-6c8af12-1.jpeg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13359\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rachel Zegler as Snow White in DISNEY&#8217;s live-action SNOW WHITE. Photo courtesy of Disney. \u00a9 2024 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>Snow White <\/em>is a modern day movie-musical and Rachel Zegler\u2019 vocals demonstrate her musical theater background and her vocal training. Instead of relying on her falsetto voice for the entire film, she incorporates her vocal dexterity during the more complex sections of the music. Zegler\u2019s vocal versatility highlights Snow White\u2019s inner growth and confidence as she prepares to face the Evil Queen. The plot of <em>Snow White<\/em> is slow-paced until it approaches the ending, where the main conflict seems to be brushed over, which detracts from the dynamics of the story. The coloring used in the film stands out as it enhances Snow White\u2019s character and her status in the kingdom. Snow White wears bright red, blue, and yellow, while the Evil Queen and the citizens of the kingdom are in dark and bland colors. Snow stands out as the brightness that the kingdom relies on to unite them through unfortunate times.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13377\" style=\"width: 241px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13377\" class=\" wp-image-13377\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SnowWhite_dtlr1_4k_r709f_stills_240801.087276-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=231%2C97&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SnowWhite_dtlr1_4k_r709f_stills_240801.087276-600x251-bd24542.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SnowWhite_dtlr1_4k_r709f_stills_240801.087276-600x251-bd24542.jpg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13377\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rachel Zegler as Snow White in Disney\u2019s live-action SNOW WHITE. Photo courtesy of Disney. \u00a9 2024 Disney Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In addition to live actors, the famous seven dwarfs and various animals that Snow White encounters are presented through the magic of CGI. The animals have realistic features but are mythical enough to keep the \u201cfairytale\u201d element. The seven dwarfs are a highlight of the film, each presenting different personalities. Grumpy, voiced by Martin Klebba, provides comedic relief to the film, with quick witted comments that kept me engaged, and kept the tone of the story upbeat.<\/p>\n<p>The film\u2019s message is that being kind will lead you to like-minded people who help bring out the best version of yourself. Snow White constantly puts others before herself and, even through her troubles with the Evil Queen, finds friends that are there for her. With their encouragement, she is able to face her fears and grow into the person she is destined to be.<\/p>\n<p>I give <em>Snow White <\/em>4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. <em>Snow White <\/em>releases in theaters on March 21, 2025. Make sure you check it out!<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r5r_FS6wLhY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Disney&#8217;s Snow White is a 2025 live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film, starring Rachel Zegler in the title role and Gal Gadot as her Stepmother, the Evil Queen. The magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy. Princess Snow White joins forces with the Seven Dwarfs to liberate her kingdom from her cruel stepmother, the Evil Queen.<br \/>\nKIDS FIRST! Film Critic Isabella V. comments, \u201cSnow White is a beautiful retelling of a classic film. It has catchy music and amazing acting, while also presenting an incredibly creative story. An amazingly talented cast and gorgeous sets makes it feel truly magical.\u201d Keila V., adds, \u201cDisney&#8217;s new live-action Snow White takes the beloved 1937 classic and gives it a fresh, modern twist. This enchanting film is a timeless tale that appeals to audiences of all ages, with its powerful message about teamwork, friendship, and fighting for what\u2019s right for both the kingdom and its people.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4949,15],"tags":[8865,8849,8848,8853,8854,8857,8860,8847,8844,2613,8856,8852,8862,8845,8861,8851,8035,8859,8863,8864,8843,8850,8855,6365,8858,990,8846],"class_list":["post-13353","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-feature-film","category-feature-film-reviews","tag-adrian-bower","tag-andrew-batth-feldman","tag-andrew-burnap","tag-andy-grotelueschen","tag-ansu-kabia","tag-colin-michael-carmichael","tag-dujonna-gift","tag-emilia-faucher","tag-erin-cressida-wilson","tag-gal-gadot","tag-george-appleby","tag-george-salazar","tag-hadley-fraser","tag-jacob-grimm","tag-jaih-betote","tag-jason-kravits","tag-jeremy-swift","tag-jimmy-johnston","tag-lorena-andrea","tag-luisa-guerreiro","tag-marc-webb","tag-martin-klebba","tag-patrick-page","tag-rachel-zegler","tag-samuel-baxter","tag-tituss-burgess","tag-wilhelm-brimm"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paS5I2-3tn","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13353","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13353"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13353\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13380,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13353\/revisions\/13380"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13353"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13353"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}