Marc Webb’s Snow White is nowhere near the fairest live-action remake of them all, but Rachel Zegler's charm keeps it somewhat enchanting. Yep, ironically, the film’s most controversial casting choice turns out to be its biggest strength. To be fair, most of the visuals here fit the fairy-tale aesthetic—well, almost (we’ll get to that). There truly is a lovely “straight from the pages” storybook feel, with soft pastel hues and several stunning costumes - particularly the Evil Queen’s. However, one major misstep comes in the form of the seven dwarves—or, more accurately, the seven CGI companions. While the choice to animate them via motion capture is understandable, their execution is anything but seamless. The designs are not only garish, but their presence feels jarring against the live-action cast - making every scene with them feel artificial and overly disconnected. Sadly, the romance, too, fails to spark. It’s rushed, overly “glossy,” and devoid of emotional depth. On the villainous side however, Gal Gadot seems to relish playing the Evil Queen, but her singing leaves much to be desired—yet she’s given two songs?? Speaking of music (it is a musical, after all), the classic songs are mostly handled well, with Zegler again delivering beautifully. The new song additions, however, fail to make a lasting impression—though “Princess Problems” is admittedly catchy. Ultimately, Snow White lacks the magic to recapture the timeless charm of the 1937 animated classic. It’s bursting with “theatre kid” energy and visual spectacle, but clunky execution drags it down. In the end, this remake feels a lot like a poisoned apple—tempting on the outside, but tragically abysmal.