An apple a day keeps the... uh... oops.
Snow White and the Huntsman has all the visual spectacle one would expect from an epic, life-action adaptation of the classic fairytale. It's beautiful but dark, imaginative and lively, fresh and fantastic. But someone forgot to write a decent script. If this had been made as a silent film or a music video to Florence + the Machine's "Breath of Life," the film would've been improved ten-fold. The words don't enhance the visuals, and sometimes detract from them. All of the actors/actresses, both supporting & leading, epitomize the look of the characters they portray. Unfortunately, they're let down by unexciting dialogue that prevents the characters from becoming fully realized. But that's not the real draw of the film anyways. Those looking for a brilliantly shot and vibrantly made film will not go away disappointed. There's no shortage of visual spectacle, and several scenes shine. I actually liked what the filmmakers did with the whole "poison apple" plot quite a bit. The Dark Forest and Enchanted Forest scenes are also remarkable, visually. It just didn't seem like there was enough meat to carry the film, and it's uneven from "once upon a time" to "happily ever after."
3.5 out of 5
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