Big Words, Dwarf-Sized Thoughts: Rachel Zegler’s Impact on Disney’s New Snow White Adaptation
Rachel Zegler’s forthcoming role as Snow White in Disney’s live-action adaptation has sparked a contentious dialogue about the film’s creative direction, revealing a divide between her perspective and the quality storytelling that Disney’s legacy had been built upon in years past. Her stance has raised questions about her rapport with both fans and the Disney company, particularly in light of recent failures that share similar themes.
Despite the fact that Zegler isn’t the architect of the alterations to Snow White’s character, her fervent endorsement of these changes has positioned her at the forefront of discussions surrounding the film’s transformation. Her comments about being “scared” of the original version and her limited exposure to it have ignited doubts about her commitment to the source material and its timeless legacy.
In answer to Zegler’s assertions that the character will no longer dream of a prince or true love but of becoming a leader, debates have intensified about the essence of Snow White and the potential repercussions of deviating from the iconic narrative. Zegler’s words “I just mean that it’s no longer 1937, and we absolutely wrote a Snow White. She is not going to be dreaming of a prince, and she will not be dreaming about true love. She is dreaming about becoming a leader she can be, and the leader her father told her she’s meant to be,” has become a focal point of these discussions.
Critics, including Ben Shapiro, have pointed out that the reinterpretation misses the mark when it comes to respecting the original story’s essence. Shapiro’s observation about Snow White’s name reflecting her fair complexion underlines the challenge of altering a character’s fundamental attributes, especially when it’s integral to the character’s identity.
Furthermore, Zegler’s recent remark while picketing in the ongoing SWG-SAG strike, about having spent just “18 hours in a dress” as Snow White has raised questions about her relatability when juxtaposed with her substantial compensation and net worth. This has intensified scrutiny of her connection to audiences and her capacity to genuinely engage with fans.
Disney enthusiasts are also fed up with Rachel Zegler and her smug attitude.
“Snow White was about being kind, soft, and gentle. Now she’s something different – is she running for president or something in this new movie? I don’t want to see it.”
pic.twitter.com/BtFN0gACmD— DEL (@delinthecity_) August 13, 2023
Adding to the unease is Disney’s recent track record at the box office, as well as the news of Disney+ experiencing a significant decline in subscribers. In this climate, the significant divergence from the source material, raises a crucial question: can this polarizing approach truly resonate with fans of the beloved original, or will it end up alienating them further?
Complicating matters is the fact that the film’s creative team has decided to drastically alter not only Snow White’s character traits but also the beloved Seven Dwarves. The decision to rebrand them as “Seven Magical Creatures,” which essentially translates to six fully grown diverse human adults and one little person, is perceived by many as an overly politically correct move that could detract from the film’s overall quality.
As Disney grapples with box office challenges and a shifting entertainment landscape, Zegler’s polarizing commentaries take on added significance in the context of recent failures. Many attribute these failures to the same type of narrative changes that emphasize ideological activism over quality storytelling and universal themes that can be enjoyed by people from across the political spectrum. Zegler’s remarks inadvertently highlight the ongoing debate within the industry between innovation and alienation, underscoring the delicate balance that Disney has failed to strike in maintaining its legacy while adapting to the present.
Brent Decker
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7 comments
Derek
August 14, 2023 at 9:21 am
I appreciate her comments. I now know I will 100% not be taking my 3 daughters to see it. Simple as that. I don’t have to wonder when it comes out, or what it will be about, etc… it won’t even be on our radar. This movie will bomb like everything else Disney has released in the last 5 years.
Also… Disney seems to forget MEN PAY FOR MOVIES. Women, despite the new wave feminism, don’t pay for crap. Men still pay for 90% of dates, dinners, etc. There’s a reason the WNBA fails… women don’t support it. You might wanna start throwing some balls to the people who actually dish out the cash or these companies are allllll gonna go broke.
John Edwin
August 16, 2023 at 1:35 pm
Too many hidden agendas in Disney movies. I’ve not seen a Disney movie in a LONG time and more than likely never will. My 30 year old children feel the same. The magic is gone.
Gail
August 16, 2023 at 2:20 pm
Am I the only person who remembers “Snow White and the Huntsman?” In this film Snow White DID fight to get her kingdom back. She also was not the general or the military mastermind, she was the rightful princess. Her secret return changed the weather, and made the animals come to do homage to her. She was in the battle giving the actual fighters courage, not winning it for them. It wasn’t a perfect film but I really liked it, and I thought the way they handed “we want Snow White to fight” worked really well, as did the NOT romance between her and the Huntsman (who was way too old for her anyway). They had an attraction to each other that both knew they could never act on, for all sorts of reasons they both understood, and in the end he was a loyal subject and not a love interest. This stuff has already been done, and the Disney plan sure doesnt seem as if it will be done as well.
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Michael
August 16, 2023 at 6:37 pm
Most recent Disney films are highly manipulative as regards their captive audience – i.e. children. Agendas are pushed, and at the end of the day the products hanging there on are flogged at great expense to parents who feel obliged to fork out to keep their children happy. It is now a rapacious brand with questionable ethics. I am old enough that I saw Snow White only when it appeared at the local movie theatre during school holidays. The original is a fairy story. Can someone explain what is wrong with the premise of love between a young man and woman? Yes, parts of it were scary. I can remember sobbing when Snow White was in the glass casket – it reflected the ups and downs of reality in a magical way. Dated, yes, but with far more substance that what has thus far been spouted about the new version.
Robinsong
August 16, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Disney could have just created an entirely new story with a female heroine and a cast of mythical creatures and called it something else instead of besmirching the good name of Snow White. The original classic is too known and too beloved to avoid bitter resentment at a time when Disney’s reputation for spitting at tradition is already headline news.