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- 1938
- G
- RKO Radio Pictures
- 1 h 23 m
- 1938
- G
- RKO Radio Pictures
- 1 h 23 m
Summary Exiled into the dangerous forest by her wicked stepmother, a princess is rescued by seven dwarf miners who make her part of their household.
- 1938
- G
- RKO Radio Pictures
- 1 h 23 m
- 1938
- G
- RKO Radio Pictures
- 1 h 23 m
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
7.8
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Summary Exiled into the dangerous forest by her wicked stepmother, a princess is rescued by seven dwarf miners who make her part of their household.
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Top Cast
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 15 Critic Reviews
96
93% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
7% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 15 Critic Reviews
96
93% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
7% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
The greatest animated film of all time...one of the truly monumental cinematic accomplishments of all time. Each frame was lovingly hand-drawn, rather than the stylized mechanics of computer animation that brought back the art form in The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. The effect is astounding, especially when the animators' attention to detail and four years of painstaking effort is considered. I'm not ashamed to admit that at a recent screening - right around the sound of the first "Heigh Ho" - I wept, awed by the artistry and savoring a rich historical and emotional experience. [2 July 1993, p.8]
To say of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs that it is among the genuine artistic achievements of this country takes no great daring.
By Otis Ferguson
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 311 User Ratings
7.8
83% Positive
259 Ratings
259 Ratings
11% Mixed
33 Ratings
33 Ratings
6% Negative
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 311 User Ratings
7.8
83% Positive
259 Ratings
259 Ratings
11% Mixed
33 Ratings
33 Ratings
6% Negative
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
A beautiful and gentle story with lush and magical animation.
I can't believe this movie is approaching 100 years old!
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Excelente.................súperrecomendable Excelente.................súperrecomendable
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This is animation as it had never before been experienced. Disney wisely realized the film could only work if it was full of believable characters, and each personality is distinct, from the purity of Snow White to the absolute evil of the queen. This film classic also features some unforgettable songs, including "Whistle While You Work," "Heigh Ho" and "Some Day My Prince Will Come.
By Staff (Not Credited)
FULL REVIEW
Where Citizen Kane changed the way live action films were looked at and made forever, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs did the exact same thing for animation. It remains one of the finest examples of the art form, and anyone who considers themselves a film snob or animation fan must have this on their shelf.
By Jeremy Conrad
FULL REVIEW
There has never been anything in the theatre quite like Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, seven reels of animated cartoon in Technicolor, unfolding an absorbingly interesting and, at times, thrilling entertainment. So perfect is the illusion, so tender the romance and fantasy, so emotional are certain portions when the acting of the characters strikes a depth comparable to the sincerity of human players, that the film approaches real greatness.
By Jon C. Flinn Sr.
FULL REVIEW
the animation itself is top-notch, and in a number of darker sequences (Snow White's terrified entry into the forest, for example), Disney's adoption of Expressionist visual devices makes for genuinely powerful drama.
By Staff (Not Credited)
FULL REVIEW
If it’s possible for a parable to be too simple to even qualify as a parable, the convincingly dim Snow White represents the dopey standard.
In 1937, just a few short years before Orson Welles revolutionized filmmaking with Citizen Kane, Walt Disney and his team of animators did the same thing for animation with the first ever full-length animated feature, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The film is Disney's most precious part of their vault. It expanded the art of animation and propelled the young studio on its path to total world domination. Considering the importance of the movie, its no surprise that it was the first film released as part of Disney's Platinum Series, but the studio has taken its time with the Blu-ray. Following Sleeping Beauty and Pinocchio, this will be the third animated classic to get the full HD treatment, in a brand new Diamond Edition.
There's no need to break down the story of Snow White, as everyone knows it. What is important however, is how innovative and revolutionary this film was, and why this movie deserves to be mentioned in the same sentence as Citizen Kane. In terms of storytelling, Snow White was ahead of its time for animation. Running at a brisk 84 minutes, it has everything that you would expect from good storytelling, with artwork that amplifies the emotions of the characters. For example, there is the sad scene late in the film where Snow White lies dead with all of the dwarves around her, kneeling with the forest creatures. That single frame of film touches your heart in a memorable and visceral way.
By telling an animated story in that way, Disney also radically upgraded animation, taking it from a short-film format to a complete feature that rivals any live-action film. But, that wasn't enough for Walt. He wanted to expand animation even farther, and do things that were never done before. Snow White was his opportunity. The multi-plane camera, first tested in Disney's "Silly Symphony" shorts, was fully used for the first time in Snow White to create deep, three-dimensional environments.
As for the animation itself, well, the quality of the character animation can be put side by side with most Disney films in the 80's and 90's and still holds up. The scenes of Snow White running along with a large group of individually animated forest creatures, all done by hand, puts the rather crudely animated Hercules to shame.
Where Citizen Kane changed the way live action films were looked at and made forever, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs did the exact same thing for animation. It remains one of the finest examples of the art form, and anyone who considers themselves a film snob or animation fan must have this on their shelf.
Movie review originally written by Jeremy Conrad for the Platinum Edition DVD.
Score: 10 out of 10
Video and Presentation
Like the Pinocchio release before this, the viewer has the option to watch the film in its original 4:3 aspect ratio or in the "Disney View" format, which features various painted panels designed to blend in with the action on screen rather than the black bars that would show up on most 16:9 HD-TV screens. The panels are meant to act like a theatrical proscenium (at times they even morph into theater curtains), but they may appear distracting to some. If that's the case, you can always opt for the 4:3 version, but at least it's nice to see that Disney continues to put some thought into the ongoing problem of aspect ratio inconsistencies.
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I think the dwarves are cool but Snow White is a little boring and underwhelming. The witch is pretty ugly and scary for little kids so that is a bonus but lower in the grand scheme of Disney movies. It was a good first effort at what became an empire of storytelling.
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Sorry never was a fan of this movie. I like the dwarfs. They made me laugh sometimes. Just never was a fan of this movie. I'll watch as a family movie though.
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Snow White is a film made with benevolent energy! It even starts with a letter from Walt Disney himself, thanking his company for their efforts. The movie’s message is simple: a carefree and loving woman is an inspiration to all of creation. Fast forward nearly ninety years later, and we find this film being criticized for presenting Snow White as a humble homemaker; a lowly position that clashes with the current feminist view of empowerment. The lead actress in the 2025 reproduction says this classic as outdated, labeling its Prince as a stalker! In the current activist light, the Prince’s advances are seen as criminal instead of natural. Let me be clear that a healthy man pursues a woman because she has earned his admiration and goodwill, and not out of selfishness. For today's feminists to see otherwise is a perversion of the truth, and their resentment is born of an indoctrination.Snow White testifies that women are sensitive human beings. This innate, feminine talent: to feel and experience existence acutely, is a gift of creation (much like a bird’s song, or the agile pace of a deer). In a comparison, Man’s talent is his physical effort. A man becomes monstrous when he “needs” to destroy (like the huntsman). In women, the ability to unite is divine (even in her fertility, two become one). Women become monstrous when they “need” to divide and condemn (like the Evil Queen does).Monstrous humans are what we’re witnessing in today’s Hollywood: theirs is a political movement bent on deforming human perception, especially in young people. This politics of presenting white males as spineless, inept and perverse is prejudiced. The need to elevate one race over another is inequality. The arrogance of today’s film industry undoes the goodwill and compassion of our father’s generation (the kindness that created this 1937 classic). Make no mistake: human beings are an inconvenient, frustrated and clumsy creation. Despite constantly making mistakes (just ask any parent), Mankind deserves forgiveness, tolerance and a second chance. What we need now is to be like the dwarves! They cultivate a patience born of love and consideration. They see the good in Snow White: much like a reflection, and they take a leap of faith in that fellow human being, so she can earn their trust. Otherwise, the current unforgiving and pompous attitude in man may become the undoing of the entire human race. In a world where we can’t give each other an inch, we’ll all lose a mile.
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Production Company
- Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Release Date Feb 4, 1938
Duration 1 h 23 m
Rating G
Tagline Walt Disney's new characters in his first full-length production!
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
DVD Exclusive Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
Venice Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations