The Controversial Transformation: Snow White's Dwarves Spark Mixed Reactions Online

Summary

The live-action remake of Snow White has caused controversy online due to the depiction of the dwarves.

Some are applauding the filmmakers' decision to commit to presenting Snow White's companions as dwarves.

Others are lamenting the CGI effects used to bring the dwarves to life.

The upcoming live-action remake of Snow White has sparked a mixed response online with regards to the depiction of the dwarfs. Rachel Zegler will play Snow White and Gal Gadot will take on the role of the Evil Queen in Disney's remake of their 1937 classic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Directed by Marc Webb, known for The Amazing Spider-Man, the film will include both the original songs from Snow White and new compositions by Pasek & Paul, the duo behind The Greatest Showman and Dear Evan Hansen.

Disney recently announced a one-year delay in the release date of the live-action Snow White, along with the release of a new image featuring Zegler's Snow White alongside the dwarfs. While some social media users are happy that the characters are now depicted as actual dwarfs, deviating from the original plan of a homogeneous group, others are criticizing the CGI used to bring the characters to life. Below are selected reactions:

BitSaga shared a gasping gif, saying "Sweet mother of uncanny valley."

Chappie said "the CGI..." along with two broken heart emojis.

One user voices their dissatisfaction with the CGI, commenting, "The CGI is terrible."

RJ expresses confusion and asks, "Wait, are they really going to include the seven dwarves in the movie? I thought they were supposed to be mythical beings?"

Faceless Art said "This looks horrendous lmfaooo."

Leo Rydel said "I dunno about the look of Snow White family…" sharing the image along with a doubtful look.

Frank J. Fleming celebrated that "we successfully bullied them into changing the dwarves. It's Sonic all over again."

MCU Portal joked "First look at my next nightmare!"

Preetam Rao inquired about the likelihood of the project being canceled or the script being completely changed, as that would be preferable.

Lofti Pixels discussed Peter Dinklage, who strongly opposed the movie, expressing his frustration by stating, "Peter Dinklage fought relentlessly for a group of individuals to lose their employment opportunities and be substituted with CGI. And all of this occurred during an actors strike that aimed to support jobs for human actors?"

Others came to the defense of Dinklage, like Allan Mott, who expressed that blaming Peter Dinklage for Walt Disney's poor decision to create a live-action remake that should have been reconsidered or completely reimagined is the epitome of foolish behavior. The problem is not the denial of opportunities for real dwarf actors, but rather the fact that Hollywood only considers casting little people when it comes to fairy tale or fantasy movies. It is essential for studios to improve and find ways to cast individuals of small stature in roles that do not marginalize them. It really is as simple as that.

The Snow White Dwarf Controversy Explained

The controversy surrounding the Snow White dwarf debate has been simmering since before the commencement of film production. In its initial announcement in 2016, it was revealed that the beloved 1937 movie, derived from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale of the identical title, would be adapted into a live-action rendition. However, years later, when Rachel Zegler was cast, Peter Dinklage accused Disney of hypocrisy for promoting their diverse casting choices while preserving the narrative of "seven dwarfs cohabiting in a cave" without alterations.

Disney responded to the criticism surrounding Peter Dinklage Snow White by making changes to their movie plans. These modifications involved removing "and the Seven Dwarfs" from the title and replacing the dwarfs with unspecified "magical creatures." Nevertheless, some individuals expressed their disapproval, accusing Disney of disregarding the beloved original characters and straying too much from the source material.

Disney seems to have made an effort to strike a balance in the portrayal of Snow White in this new image. The characters are depicted as "dwarfs," but they are CGI creations that give them a more exaggerated, cartoonish appearance rather than resembling real-life individuals who might be inaccurately represented. However, the audience's overall satisfaction with this approach remains uncertain, and it remains to be seen whether any further changes will be made to the characters' appearance before the movie is released.