“Disney’s Snow White” is a live-action, musical fantasy film directed by Mark Preston Webb and written by Erin Cressida Wilson. The film is an adaptation from the 1937 animated film, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”. The new film was released on March 21.

Rachel Zegler took the iconic role of Snow White, while Gal Gabot steps into the role of Evil Queen.

The recent film caused the attention of many individuals as Snow White is the first Disney princess. The film, distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, runs for 109 minutes and is rated PG.

Webb’s film distinguishes itself by shifting the narrative focus from a traditional love story to Snow White’s journey of self-discovery and leadership. “She [Snow White] is not going to be dreaming about true love, she is dreaming about becoming the leader she knows she can be,” Zegler emphasized during an interview.

“Disney’s Snow White” opens by demonstrating Snow White’s early years and her surrounding community. She is raised by the King and Queen, who instill in her values of gentle manners and compassion.

Tragically, the Queen died from illness, and the King subsequently remarried. Following the King’s suspicious death, Snow White is confined, and the Evil Queen’s true colors are revealed.

Driven by the Magic Mirror’s declaration that Snow White is “the fairest of them all,” the Evil Queen demands her Huntsman, played by Ansu Kabia, to murder Snow White. However, he allows her to escape.

Snow White then unites with the seven dwarfs: Doc, Sneezy, Grumpy, Happy, Bashful, Sleepy, and Dopey, allowing her to stay at their place.

After being tricked into eating the poisonous apple, Jonathan, played by Andrew Burnap, awakens Snow White by a true love’s kiss.

Her journey is characterized by acts of kindness toward others, and ultimately, she resolves to overcome her fear and assert control over her own destiny.

Overall, it is more than a retelling, “Disney’s Snow White” aims to influence its audience with a message of self-determination and leadership. Although it does keep the original story line of being awaken by a true love’s kiss, it shows the importance of leadership and empowerment, rather than Snow White’s love interest. It is a great film to watch with family and/or friends, but it is especially great for young children to learn all things they can do, as long as they believe in themselves.

The new film is now in theaters with multiple showtimes offered.