Kids

Snow White (2025): Is It An Apple Worth A Try?

by Kevyn Gohu
March 24, 2025

Is the new Snow White (2025) movie an apple worth a try? Here’s what we think

Snow White, despite it’s “Grimm” origins, has become a fairytale staple. The tale of how True Love’s Kiss prevails over evil had many daughters and mothers alike believing that there was a “happily ever after.” But that kind of thinking perhaps worked years ago. What message does Snow White (2025) send? Is it a fairytale that lost its shine or a classic that can survive on various interpretations? Here’s what we think.

A different take on a classic

When Disney first dropped Snow White (2025)’s trailer, the reactions were quite negative. Majority of the controversies were due to the casting which many felt did the original made in 1937 an injustice. Plus, the stars had their own controversies. So, it’s no surprise some would be skeptical about it or would rather not watch.

However, the movie does have redeeming qualities with the songs being the most notable one. Besides the old songs such as “Whistle While You Work” and “Heigh Ho!” having fun banters in between and better audio tech, some of the new additions are just as charming. The cheeky “Princess Problems” may strike a chord in a few for reminding viewers to not forget about walking in another person’s shoes.

But some of us may be scratching our heads: what happened to Snow White’s initial song: “Someday My Prince Would Come” go? No longer in the live-action movie, it was then replaced by “Waiting On A Wish” which works quite well with Rachel Zegler’s voice considering her work for Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. The song also echoes today’s messaging better: if you want an opportunity, make it yourself.

Gal Gadot as Queen Grimhilde or the Evil Queen works. Her playing the evil queen sends a message: the world can say all it wants that we’re beautiful. But if we don’t believe it ourselves then, those compliments hold no value. It sticks true to the theme: a lot of the decisions we make must be one we internally believe in. Not because someone else says so.

Is It An Apple Worth Biting Into?

Honestly, both movies have their version of magic. While the 1937 version shows the magic of a “Happily Ever After,” Snow White (2025) shares the magic of “Happily Ever After” with its families. The happy ending everyone seeks — not just princesses but anyone — starts with one actively choosing to pursue it. It’s a movie with empowerment as a theme, which we can all agree is something our kids need.

So, is it worth biting the apple? For the kids, it is.