March 30, 2025
Reader Review- Snow White Actress Taking Heat for Gaza View
by G
(henrymakow.com)
Hi Henry, my husband and I went to see the film Snow White. We went to kindle some of the nostalgia of our youth, but also to see the project that resulted in so much controversy. Little people upset for not being hired, or for being poorly portrayed; main stars in very public conflict regarding the Gaza genocide. We just had to go, not just to indulge our inner child, but also to support that young actress (Rachel Zegler) who was so up-front about the plight of the Palestinians, and who took so much heat for her stance. We went hoping the artistry would transcend the controversies, and of course we know it's impossible to make EVERYONE happy. Anyhow here are my observations:
The film was basically NOT THAT GOOD. I fully believe Gal Gadot who played the iconic evil queen ruined it. Her acting was terrible and she in no way represented the dark and cunning wickedness of the original bad queen. And worse, (this was a musical) she can't sing. Many flat notes; I can't understand how the director and/or sound technicians could let her get away with that.
Over all I guess I'd give it a C+. There were a few magical/touching moments, both in sentiment and cinematography, but not enough to feed the nostalgia we all were looking for. Some mainstream media outlets are pinning the low box-office on young Rachael Zegler who played Snow White. I fully disagree; she was good in the movie and my personal opinion is that she's only taking heat because she bravely spoke out about the genocide in Gaza and the plight of the Palestinian people. They did allow her love interest to save her life; rare in today's movies, but the point was made that she did need him and came to love him.
Well, we know the news lies, but our eyes and ears don't. My husband liked the film a bit more than I. He pointed out the parallels to today's world concerning all the demise and so much corrupt leadership. There was a scene at the end where all those who were fighting on the side of good were reflecting on what life was like before the evil queen took power, and one-by-one they looked into the camera and said, "I remember." "I remember." "I remember."
It was very stirring, and it got us to reflect on life as it was a few decades ago, life as it should be, could be: loving, helpful, compassionate, and FREE. I mean, who needs an evil queen, or a dictator king? Real leaders work with the people and know we are all kings and queens in our own right, fully capable of cooperating and moving life forward.
Anyhow, what thinking mind doesn't crave a good film? So now, after decades of so much Hollywood garbage we are expecting better from today's offerings, not just in film but also in theater, and all other art forms. There was a time when artists pointed the way, helped move evolution along, and made life beautiful, productive, adventurous, fun, curious, questioning, experimental, and HOPEFUL!! I hope we see a return to more of that. Wishful thinking, but it would be wonderful if the artists themselves would only sign on to quality projects, heart-warming, thought-provoking, and pro-humanity; it would be a gift to humanity.
Take care, Henry. Always glad you're there.
