It seems every year a single thought for a movie goes through Hollywood and we get a couple of films based on the same idea. This year it is the fairy tale 'Snow White'.
Of the two versions of the 'Snow White story we are getting this is by far the more light hearted approach. It plays much like a pantomime production. I fully expected the cast to talk to the audience and get them to participate in the story. The plot sticks very close to the original story but when you have a leading actress like this there is a bigger emphasis on her. So the film focuses just as much on the Evil queen as it does on Snow White. That is not a bad thing though. There is some wit in the script but not enough for me. I think it is very much aimed at a younger audience. It is still very charming and delightful. The film looks wonderful with some amazing costumes and make-up. It would seem that is where all the productions money went. There is also a great deal spent on special effects for the sets too with some lovely looking scenes.
The role of an evil queen is one of those 'bad guy' type characters that actors love to play. Julia Roberts certainly looks like she is having fun with the role. It looks like she is really getting into the role of an evil person. Lilly Collin is sweet as Snow White. I would have liked her to be a bit more heroic as she comes across as too light. I'm a big fan of Nathan Lane and he is excellent here as the Evil Queen's side-kick. He gets most of the clever lines. It is nice to see Armie Hammer doing something more light hearted. He makes a very charming Prince.
Certainly the most light hearted and delightful of the 'Snow White' films we are going to see this year. Lacks some wit but is still a bit of fun for the young.
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