Main point
The long -awaited remake in real action of the classic of Disney “Blanca Nieves” It has been described by critics as the worst of large -premiere films of 2025 so far, after years of controversies prior to the premiere that included racist reactions, concerns about the cast of the dwarves and political criticisms aimed at their two protagonists.
Key data
“Blanca Nieves”which premiered in 4,200 rooms in March, was favorably valued by only 39% of critics in Rotten Tomatoes.
With more than 250 criticism, the film was qualified as “Forced”, “corny” y “mediocre” on his way to become the worst valued among the great premieres of the year so far.
Despite that doubtful distinction, “Blanca Nieves” He has raised 87.2 million dollars, placing himself as the eleventh higher movie movie of the year until June 30.
“Blanca Nieves” It is one of the five highest grossing films of the year that received a positive rating by less than 60% of critics, as well as “A Working Man” (47%), “A Minecraft Movie” (48%), “Captain America: Brave New World” (48%) y “Karate Kid: Legends” (59%).
Surprising data
Despite also being one of the worst valued films of the year, “A Minecraft Movie” He has raised more than any other premiere in the US. The film has generated 423.9 million dollars since April.
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Key history
The plans for a remake in real action of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves”1937 were reported for the first time almost a decade ago, and in 2021 it was announced that Rachel Zeglera Latin actress would play the main character. Since then, the film has been involved in controversies. The decision to choose Zegler It was received with immediate online reactions and racist comments about the decision to choose a person of color as “the most beautiful of all.” Others were enraged when Zegler He described the original story, narrated in the 1937 animated film, as “Paded” and described the blue prince as a “Staller”promising that the new adaptation would have a “Different approach”. The inclusion of the actress Gal Gadot As the evil queen was received with a boycott calls due to her position in favor of Israel. The actress is Israeli, served in the Israel Defense Forces And he has publicly supported Israel Since the beginning of the recent Israeli-Palestinian conflict in 2023. Zegler He has publicly expressed his support for the rights of the Palestinians. In 2022, the concept of the new film was criticized by the actor Peter Dinklagewho has an actorplasia, a form of dwarfism, when he questioned the need to have dwarves in a modern reinterpretation of history, qualifying the original as “retrograde”. Other actors with dwarfism expressed the opposite opinion, saying that not including dwarfs would be a “Lost opportunity to make a movie with seven small people”. Finally, the seven dwarfs of the remake were created with CGI, instead of being interpreted by actors.
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Cita Crucial
“They are progressive in a sense but they are still doing that p *** retrograde history about seven dwarfs living together in a cave, what p *** are they doing, man?” Dinklage said. “I haven’t done anything to move forward in this cause from my tribune? I suppose I am not loud enough. I don’t know what study it was, but they were so proud of that. All the love and respect for the actress and for all those who thought they were doing the right thing. But I only think: ‘What are they doing?’
Additional data
Followers of the former president Donald Trump They promised to boycott “Blanca Nieves” after Zegler He will demonstrate against his choice in 2024. Zegler He published on Instagram that he hoped that “the followers and voters of Trumpy Trump same, never know peace. ”He said that his choice would mean“ another four years of hatred. ”Trump’s supporters demanded that Disney dismiss Zeglerincluding conservative commentator Megyn Kellywho called her “a sow.” Zegler Later he apologized, saying: “I let my emotions dominate me.” According to reports, Disney hired an expert in social networks to review any future publication of Zegler Online between the election and the premiere of the film in March.
This article was originally published in Forbes United States
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