25 reviews
Sales Rank: 15

Format: Animated, Dolby, Pal, Surround Sound
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Universal, suitable for all
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 80
Discs: 1

EAN: 5024165301098
ASIN: B000057833

Theatrical Release Date: February 4, 1938
Release Date: October 1, 2001
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Enchanting September 5, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

What I found most impressive about "Snow White", after watching it for the first time since I was a child, were the landscapes. True, they don't look as appropriate for the story as those in "Sleeping Beauty" or "Hercules", both of which look like a Medieval painting and a Greek vase respectively, but there's something about the forests and castles in Disney's first feature-length offering that really intrigues me. Perhaps more than any other Disney film, it looked like the sort of world I would want to explore

However, "Snow White" is not without its flaws. Disney had not perfected the art of creating villains yet, and the Wicked Queen, formidable as she is, rather pales next to, say, Maleficent or Lady Tremaine. Furthermore, there is a disappointing lack of interaction between the Queen and Snow White; the only time they are ever really on screen together is during the famous apple scene when, of course, Snow White is unaware of her companion's true identity. If a few earlier scenes had been included where visual evidence of Snow White's mistreatment was provided, rather than the viewer having to rely on a narrator, I do think the film could have been improved. Similarly, the relationship between Snow White and the Prince is unconvincing, as the Prince gets so little screen time with her.

Of course, these are all comments that can be easily made in retrospect, and I'm only really complaining because I know that Disney managed to improve over the years. Taken on its own, it is absolutely charming: far more innocent than Disney's later offerings and made with such good humour as well. Definitely deserves to be more widely-watched than it is. It's a "top ten" movie any day.

5 out of 5 stars

Classic Disney August 1, 2007
2 out of 4 found this review helpful

I you haven't seen this, you have missed out on Classic Disney at its most magical and beautiful.

1 out of 5 stars

Not very gd December 4, 2006
1 out of 77 found this review helpful

Snow White sounds chineese and my lil bro woz scared of da magic mirror. every1 thinks this is a gr8 product, but i am 11 so that might change the way of things but who gives?

5 out of 5 stars

snow white and the seven dwarfs August 27, 2006
13 out of 19 found this review helpful

WHAT A STUNNING ANAMATED WITH TIMELESS MUSIC AND OUTSTANDING ART THIS CLASSIC WILL LIVE FOREVER.

5 out of 5 stars

Magic Mirror on the wall, is this the greatest film of all? August 15, 2006
17 out of 18 found this review helpful

Snow White is simply a milestone in the history of film making. It is one of those films that has ploughed a course through motion picture history, throwing off as it does so, bits and pieces that have been seized upon by later film makers, and turned into ideas and projects of their own. Many of today's film makers will cite this film as being a major early influence on their careers.

Even today, the film's ability to generate emotion is unique on any media. It can still tug on the heart strings after repeat viewings. This comes down to characterisation, be it of Snow White herself, the animals that help her, or the Seven Dwarves.
All are superbly realised and engage the audience accordingly. Maybe the strength of the Dwarves is that Disney filled their characters with many recognisable human traits, both strong and weak. Audiences could identify with them accordingly.
Annoyingly, the character of Dopey has come under attack from the politically correct for allegedly demeaning people with learning difficulties etc. I would counter that with it is a depiction of someone with difficulties getting on with his life, enjoying it in the process, and being actively supported by his peers, who in very human terms, sometimes express impatience etc with him.
As to the other dwarves, I think we can all recognise something of ourselves, our friends, and our relatives in all of them. Hence the fact that they are so engaging.
The songs from the film have gained immortality and deservedly so. Despite not being a fan of musicals myself, this particular score is truly something else, and I still love it after all this time.

Evil is starkly depicted in this tale in the form of the vain and envious Queen. Once she realises that her own beauty has been surpassed by that of Snow White then she goes all out to kill her. Is it any coincidence that as she becomes ever more murderous and vindictive, her outward appearance starts to match that within? Shortly after deciding to kill Snow White, she becomes the hideous witch, and her subsequent behaviour matches her looks.
Her fate is particularly unpleasant but the morality of the tale is that her own deeds and actions ultimately bring it upon herself. There are no grey areas - the message is that evil ultimately brings evil upon the perpetrator.

Ultimately this film has gained a wide ranging recognition as one of the greatest films ever made and deservedly so.
I am fortunate enough to own one of the Platinum Edition dvds. Picture and sound are superb, in particluar the 5.1 transfer is stunning.
If you can get hold of one of these dvds, then my advice is to buy it. You really will not be disappointed.

"Magic Mirror on the wall, is this the greatest film of all?"

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