The new live-action Snow White remake is stirring up the enchanted realm of the web. It’s worth noting that Disney is revisiting its own mirror here. Some call it genius, while others are appalled by the idea. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a holiday dinner at the stepmother’s house. Some see this project as a brilliant modernization. On the other hand, others believe that Disney is recycling tales, akin to compost. However, our familiar Google loves it: the keywords "Snow White remake controversy" are trending faster than a wildfire.
Rachel Zegler, princess despite herself
In the title role, Rachel Zegler, half-Colombian, half-Polish, seems to have irritated a segment of the audience allergic to tanning. Thus, the young actress tells the disgruntled public: "I will not bleach my skin for the role", offering a fine example of natural tanning in Hollywood. However, this inclusive casting pleases algorithms as much as it outrages the intolerant: "Snow White diversity" is a familiar term to thousands of internet users.
Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler: duel over the golden apple
Opposite her, Gal Gadot, famous Israeli actress, plays the evil queen with a smile worthy of a toothpaste ad. Thus, she defends Israel while Zegler expresses her support for Palestine, making the filming a slightly tense diplomatic meeting. However, no open war has been declared on Twitter. Disney diplomacy, no doubt.
The seven dwarfs go virtual, real dwarf actors get truly upset
Peter Dinklage, world-renowned star and small in stature but big in anger, criticizes the portrayal of the seven dwarfs as outdated. Thus, Disney responds by transforming them into digital characters, to avoid offending anyone. Result: real dwarf actors find themselves technically unemployed. However, the studio retorts without laughing that progress involves digitization. Not sure everyone measures up, even in pixels.
A "woke" Snow White, is it serious, Doc?
Goodbye slightly harassing Prince Charming: Snow White now dreams of a career rather than eternal love. Thus, conservatives speak of a "woke disaster," while others applaud a princess finally freed from her emotional complexes. However, between two hashtags on Twitter, Disney congratulates itself: the debate boosts its natural referencing like a magic potion.
200 million dollars and a very discreet red carpet
With a budget of 200 million, Disney hopes that the controversies won’t prevent the public from attending the screenings. Moreover, they hope that spectators will continue to buy popcorn at 10 euros. Thus, the European premiere was discreet, at the Alcázar of Segovia, to avoid any hostile crowd. In Los Angeles, the same caution: no red carpet or explosive interviews. However, fans are mostly waiting for the spectacle of fiery comments under the trailer.
Mixed reviews and bitter popcorn
The first reviews speak of special effects as convincing as a school year-end show. Thus, some journalists applaud the script’s boldness, while others mourn the lost magic of the animated classic. However, no matter: as long as people talk about Snow White on Google, Disney sleeps happily like an accountant after a positive balance sheet.
A studio caught between modernity and nostalgia
Disney’s real drama: how to modernize its classics without offending either the nostalgic or the progressives? Thus, the house with big ears now resembles an acrobat trying to balance on a wire between "tradition" and "inclusivity." However, in trying to please everyone, the risk is great of displeasing everyone. Fans will watch to see if Disney’s castle still stands after this storm of virtual apples.
A winning strategy: provoke controversy to reign on Google
Let’s be honest: Disney loves controversies as much as an influencer loves selfies. Thus, each scandal around this remake ensures the company optimal visibility on search engines. Some ironic internet users are already suggesting a sequel to Disney titled: "Snow White and the Seven Community Managers." However, it is not yet known if the box office will follow this digital uproar.
A Disney to savor or forget?
This new Snow White divides more than it unites. Thus, between cleverly orchestrated scandals and inclusive casting, Disney attempts a grand split. However, it remains to be seen if the modern princess will ultimately triumph or choke definitively on her 2.0 apple. One certainty: on the Internet, this remake is already a hit, and natural referencing applauds wildly.
