Friday, 8 June 2012

Snow White & the Huntsman


Remember that bit in the Disney flick when Snow White leads a raid on the evil queen’s castle? If you’re a fan of the original fairy tale, this 21st century upgrade is likely to leave you baffled. The tone is pitch black, the dwarves are barely in it, the Huntsman has been inexplicably elevated to main love interest and Kristen Stewart looks somewhat bewildered throughout as the titular heroine. Former commercials director Rupert Sanders does a decent job at handling the large scale spectacle, although in his hands Snow White & the Huntsman feels like it’s trying to emulate Sleepy Hollow and Lord of the Rings.

2/5

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