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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

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The Grimm fairy tale gets a Technicolor treatment in Disney's first animated feature. Jealous of Snow White's beauty, the wicked queen orders the murder of her innocent stepdaughter, but later discovers that Snow White is still alive and hiding in a cottage with seven friendly little miners. Disguising herself as a hag, the queen brings a poisoned apple to Snow White, who falls into a death-like sleep that can be broken only by a kiss from the prince.
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With its involving story and characters, vibrant art, and memorable songs, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs set the animation standard for decades to come.

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Otis Ferguson The New Republic To say of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs that it is among the genuine artistic achievements of this country takes no great daring. Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Mildred Martin Philadelphia Inquirer "Masterpiece" and all the other enthusiastic words that are to be lavished upon [Snow White] seem too heavy a burden to bear for anything spun with such gracious, heart-warming charm, woven from the stuff of dreams. Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Mae Tinee Chicago Tribune The dwarfs are a circus. The prince is handsome. Snow White is a maid of charm appeal and initiative. And Stepmother! Shudder shudder! And laugh till your sides ache! Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Pare Lorentz McCall's If I were asked to list the most important movie activity of 1937 ten years from now, I should have only one item to report: Walter Disney made a full length picture. And this one event may save the industry as it is now organized. Oct 30, 2023 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a bonafide classic... Rated: 3.5/4 Oct 27, 2023 Full Review Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn While Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs might be simple, it is still an effective feature. The characters are all incredibly likable and the technical backbone of the film is flawless. Jan 2, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Shaked G The stile turned old. The characters are not vary interesting. The plot is vary short and instead it we have a song in an every minute. Snow white always sing and that is terrible. Boring. I know it is the first fool animation movie and i recommend the history of the movie but, come on, no one watch snow white because he want to watch it. It's something that teachers like to show on cinema lessons. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/22/24 Full Review Viviana A As someone who grew up with princess disney movies, Snow White has got to be one of my favorites. The animation is beautiful, there are rich colors and detailed backgrounds that make it feel like a fairytale that’s both enchanting and a little mysterious. You can really understand the amount of care and detail Disney put into each of the frames, and the way the characters' move is amazing considering this was the first feature length animated film. Snow White is sweet and optimistic, which makes you love her, and the Dwarfs each have their own personalities that bring humor and warmth to the film. And the Evil Queen is one of the best villains, shes dramatic and then transformation into the old women whos creepy. The scenes in the dark forest and the Queen’s castle have a darker tone, and the lighting and shading in the animation make those parts especially intresting. The music also contributes to the why Snow White is so magical. Songs sung all add to the charm of the movie. The combination of animation, music, and memorable characters are all reason why I love and continue to watch this film. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is charming and magical. It’s not only a nostalgic watch for me and many others but also proof to Disney’s creativity and innovation. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/12/24 Full Review Nicolas P Please Get Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 2 Get a Sequel Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/31/24 Full Review Kayleigh S I appreciate this classic especially because it came before all the other disney films Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/19/24 Full Review Luiz Eduardo R Minha Crítica a Branca de Neve e os Sete Anões A primeira animação da história da Disney justifica seu sucesso com o ritmo lento, que combina com a obra. A animação é muito boa para a época e funciona até hoje, apresentando cenas apavorantes, piadas bem elaboradas e músicas que se encaixam perfeitamente na narrativa. Todos os personagens são ótimos e importantes para a trama, desde a protagonista carismática, passando pelos anões, até a icônica e ameaçadora vilã Rainha Má. Não é à toa que Branca de Neve não é apenas um grande clássico da Disney, mas também um marco do cinema. Nota 10. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/09/24 Full Review Eliza B The animation is stunning and holds up to this day, in particular, the sequence where Snow White is in the woods and the forest transforms in a whirl of personification, embodying her mental state and showing the magical world that Snow White lives in. There are a few beautiful shots that really do the animation justice and showcase its value as a film medium. While the technical aspects of the film hold up, many of the factors contributing to the story do not. The characters in this film lack dimension, the dwarves are named what they do, with the exception of Doc, and while they provide comic relief and are visually entertaining, they do little to further the plot. They don’t protect Snow White or save her from the queen, instead they have her clean up after and cook for them which, while Snow White seems happy with the arrangement, reinforces gender roles that were prevalent at the time. Snow White lacks individuality and isn’t an interesting character. She is a passive character and doesn’t take action, instead just letting things happen. The witch is simply an embodiment of evil and vanity. The prince sings a little and swoops in to the rescue at the end, but based on what the movie shows us about the characters, the prince is boring and Snow White would have been better off with the dwarves. While this is an animated movie based on a fairy tale and the goal of the film is to be visually entertaining, which it succeeds at, the story and the characters (except the dwarves) are forgettable. Snow White was a groundbreaking film and essentially the driving force in building the Disney Empire. The animation holds up to this day, rendering the film a classic and a must-watch, despite the plot being simple and the characters two-dimensional. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/21/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The Grimm fairy tale gets a Technicolor treatment in Disney's first animated feature. Jealous of Snow White's beauty, the wicked queen orders the murder of her innocent stepdaughter, but later discovers that Snow White is still alive and hiding in a cottage with seven friendly little miners. Disguising herself as a hag, the queen brings a poisoned apple to Snow White, who falls into a death-like sleep that can be broken only by a kiss from the prince.
Director
David Hand
Producer
Walt Disney
Screenwriter
Ted Sears, Richard Creedon, Otto Englander, Dick Rickard, Earl Hurd, Merrill De Maris, Webb Smith
Production Co
Walt Disney Productions
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2016
Runtime
1h 20m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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