Disney has recently undertaken the task of transforming several of its timeless classics into live-action adaptations. Previous instances include The Little Mermaid, Dumbo, and Pinocchio. Nevertheless, these adaptations have faced significant backlash for a variety of reasons.
For instance, the casting of Halle Bailey as Ariel received mixed reactions. Detractors argued that the princess should have remained white, as depicted in the 1989 animated version.
Now, the forthcoming reimagining of Disney’s Snow White, featuring Rachel Zegler in the lead role, has come under scrutiny due to its controversial interpretation of the seven dwarves and other factors. The son of the original Snow White director expressed his thoughts on the film in the following manner. Son of the Director of Snow White expresses criticism for upcoming Disney remake Rachel Zegler in a YouTube video and a still from Disney’s Snow WhiteRachel Zegler/Disney
During an interview with The Telegraph, David Hand, who himself worked as a Disney designer in the 1990s, openly conveyed his negative sentiments regarding the Snow White remake. David Hand’s father, also named David, played a pivotal role as one of the directors of the 1937 film.
Hand was not happy at all and claimed:
“It’s a whole different concept and I just totally disagree with it, and I know my dad and Walt would also very much disagree with it,” 91-year-old Hand said. He continued by calling the movie a “disgrace” and discussed Disney’s “radical thoughts.”
“They’re making up new woke things and I’m just not into any of that. I find it quite frankly a bit insulting [what] they may have done with some of these classic films,” Hand remarked. “There’s no respect for what Disney did and what my dad did. … I think Walt and he would be turning in their graves.”
Martin Dover
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