Disney movies have faced significant criticism lately for altering minor but crucial elements in their live-action adaptations of beloved childhood tales, sparking controversy among fans. Continuing this trend, Disney finds itself embroiled in controversy once more for making a significant change to the upcoming Snow White film starring Rachel Zegler. Insider reports suggest that the movie will take a fresh approach to the iconic poison apple.
Fans Upset Over Potential Key Change in Disney’s Snow White
As anticipation builds for Disney’s live-action rendition of Snow White, featuring Rachel Zegler, concerns loom regarding potential backlash that could affect the film’s reception. Departing significantly from its animated counterpart, this remake aims not only to revisit the beloved narrative of Snow White but also to redefine it for today’s viewers, integrating themes reflective of modern societal shifts.
Amidst these developments, recent insider insights from Daniel RKP on his Patreon suggest that the treatment of the poison apple in the film will take an unexpected turn.
Disney’s ‘SNOW WHITE’ is reportedly doing something different with the poison apple.
The film was also praised for being great.
(via @DanielRPK) pic.twitter.com/YeuWKygtwd
— Cosmic Marvel (@cosmic_marvel) April 17, 2024
Naturally, these alterations didn’t sit well with many fans. Snow White is a timeless fairy tale deeply ingrained in various cultures, dating back centuries. The 1937 Disney film notably amplified its popularity among children, ensuring its enduring legacy. Virtually everyone is familiar with the story, making even deviations significant. Thus, when news of changes emerged, particularly following Rachel Zegler’s criticism of the original movie and tale, fans were understandably unsettled.
Here are some of the reactions-
It’s going to be a pear?
— Mehul Desai (@TechNoirUK) April 18, 2024
Disney when it comes to making trash decisions pic.twitter.com/ldss2xCeyS
— RestEasyMatthew (@ratwithafork) April 17, 2024
Everything is always “praised” for being great then when it comes out it’s a dumpster fire. I don’t think this movie looks great based on this poster. It looks like another Disney CGI monstrosity. I cannot take any CGI seriously after seeing what digital imagery could do when you…
— Alexandre Wilson (@wilsonalexlfilm) April 18, 2024
I don’t care how great it is lmfao. If you want to change the key parts of a story make a different story. Nobody cares if you change the small parts but the key parts have to stay.
— Ethan Jacobs (@EthanJacobs300) April 17, 2024
Dont tell me now is a watermelon cuz woke people think an apple is too religious… 🙄
— Axel Heartnet (@NightSwordsman) April 18, 2024
Disney’s track record with live action remakes is mostly bad with only a few good. Not too confident about this one although Rachel Zegler should be good as Snow White.
— Nick Da Silva (@NJD316) April 17, 2024
The plot of the movie remains under wraps thus the details regarding the treatment of the poison apple have yet to surface. However, wherever the narrative leads, it appears that numerous fans are discontent with the alterations to the beloved story.
Why Do Disney’s Live-Action Remakes Often Fail to Succeed?
Disney’s aim to revive and update beloved fairy tales for today’s audience through live-action adaptations has been met with considerable challenges in recent years.
Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie, initiated Disney’s venture into live-action remakes, offering a fresh take on the classic tale. However, subsequent releases, including its lukewarm sequel, failed to recapture the original charm. Among the dozen remakes and reinterpretations, a few, like The Jungle Book, found success by balancing tradition with innovation, but many others received lackluster reviews, criticized for lacking the heart and magic of their predecessors.
Despite the mixed results of past live-action remakes, Disney remains committed to bringing these classic stories back to the big screen. However, some wonder whether Disney aims to introduce these tales to a new generation or simply recycle ideas from its past successes.
The Little Mermaid, featuring Halle Bailey, debuted not too long ago and also received significant criticism for poor CGI, visuals, and lack of significant changes that would actually impact the plot. Snow White has been postponed from 2024 to 2025 following controversy surrounding the latter due to lead actress Rachel Zegler’s criticism of the themes in the original Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, themes deeply ingrained in the beloved tale cherished by many.
Perhaps Disney’s reliance on nostalgia, coupled with altering or removing key elements that initially drew people to the movies, could be contributing to their lagging success. Perhaps churning out new fresh stories might help the brand.
Snow White is set to be released in cinemas on March 21, 2025.
