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It was called "Disney's Folly." Who on earth would want to sit still for 90 minutes to watch an animated cartoon? And why pick a well-worn Grimm's Fairy Tale that every schoolkid knows? But Walt Disne... read more read more...y seemed to thrive on projects which a lesser man might have written off as "stupid" or "impossible". Investing three years, $1,500,000, and the combined talents of 570 artists into Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Disney produced a film that was not only acknowledged a classic from the outset, but also earned 8,500,000 depression-era dollars in gross rentals. Bypassing early temptations to transform the heroine Snow White into a plump Betty Boop type or a woebegone ZaSu Pitts lookalike, the Disney staffers wisely made radical differentiations between the "straight" and "funny" characters in the story. Thus, Snow White and Prince Charming moved and were drawn realistically, while the Seven Dwarfs were rendered in the rounded, caricatured manner of Disney's short-subject characters. In this way, the serious elements of the story could be propelled forward in a believable enough manner to grab the adult viewers, while the dwarfs provided enough comic and musical hijinks to keep the kids happy. It is a tribute to the genius of the Disney formula that the dramatic and comic elements were strong enough to please both demographic groups. Like any showman, Disney knew the value of genuine horror in maintaining audience interest: accordingly, the Wicked Queen, whose jealousy of Snow White's beauty motivates the story, is a thoroughly fearsome creature even before she transforms herself into an ancient crone. Best of all, Snow White clicks in the three areas in which Disney had always proven superiority over his rivals: Solid story values (any sequence that threatened to slow down the plotline was ruthlessly jettisoned, no matter how much time and money had been spent), vivid etched characterizations (it would have been easier to have all the Dwarfs walk, talk and act alike: thank heaven that Disney never opted for "easy"), and instantly memorable songs (Frank Churchill, Leigh Harline, Paul J. Smith and the entire studio music department was Oscar-nominated for such standards-to-be as "Whistle While You Work" and "Some Day My Prince Will Come"). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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G, 1 hr. 23 min.

Directed by: David Hand

Release Date: December 21, 1937

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  • brooklynspo
    July 7, 2007
    brooklynspo
    shenlong
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    April 28, 2012
    TheDudeLebowski65
    The first fully animated feature film is a definite classic of the cinematic medium. This film changed cinema forever, and introduced the world to Walt Disney. The studio has always made memorable, classic animated features; But Snow White is the definitive Disney classic. Based ... read moreon a classic fairy tale, Walt6 Disney set ahead and created this memorable take of an old tale. If you're to watch one Disney animated film, this is definitely the one to watch. Perfect for every one of all ages, with stellar animation and a great cast of voice talents, Snow White is a phenomenal achievement in film. This is the perfect film to watch with your kids, and it still holds up to this day. This is a brilliant film, which really doesn't need a review, because after all, everything that needed to be said has been said. This is the film that put Disney on the map, and remains one of the finest films that the studio has ever made. Watch it if you haven't seen it. This is one of cinema's greatest classics, a film that has stood the test the time, as is still great fun after all these years. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a terrific film that is a must see for every true lover of cinema. No matter how old you are, this is a film that is a must see, and should be seen as a wonderful piece of art on its own. Brilliant in every aspect, this is the real Disney classic, a film that would bring Disney's vision in the public conscience.
  • fb733768972
    March 30, 2012
    fb733768972
    "Snow White and the Seven Dwarf's" is a classic Walt Disney feature that will have everyone in tears. As the queen (an evil witch) needs to find and destroy a princess named Snow White due to the fact that a mirror tells her she is "the fairest of them all," we follow Snow White ... read moreas the main character who meets seven little dwarfs with very unique character attributes. It is a very basic premise as Snow White befriends these seven dwarfs while we await the appearance of the Queen's confrontation. I absolutely loved this movie aside from the fact that the queen is such a huge part of the story and is kind of brushed off to the side until the end of the story. Also, it may be a little too dark for kids and the animation may be a little scary, but "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" is pure disney magic that will never go out of date. This is an amazing film!
  • spielberg00
    September 17, 2011
    spielberg00
    Ahh, those wholesome, G-rated days of my early childhood when SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARVES was "the best movie ever". I just recently discovered for myself that the original "Snow White" fairy tale didn't even have dwarves ("oh, so THAT'S why the titles are different!"), and... read more if anything, that little factoid just makes this film five times more creative. We look down at a lot of the more modern Disney movies that aren't really as good (take G-FORCE or THE PRINCESS DIARIES, for instance), and we also have moved movies like this one, CINDERELLA, and SLEEPING BEAUTY into a category of "Disney princess movies" (which can be decoded as "Disney movies we never want to see again"), but if you look at how successful this film was back when it first was released in 1937 and how popular it is still today, you'd be surprised. That said, SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARVES is a definite children's classic, but even though I've seen it ten times, I could care less. For ANY classic, ten times is enough.
  • fb100001050230219
    August 18, 2011
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    It is the first film I remember seeing and still remains a classic close to my heart. Wonderful.
  • fb729949618
    August 9, 2011
    fb729949618
    First animated Disney film! Even if you haven't seen it, you know it HAS to be good. Remind's me of my sister.
  • jamers2011
    July 7, 2011
    jamers2011
    Disney's first, and a classic animated film!
  • coollala0910
    July 3, 2011
    coollala0910
    I wish another Disney Renaissance would happen again soon. The company was at their highest peak at around the time that this came out. They made history with this film and made many classics in the years that followed. They had hard times in the 80s but in the 90s, Disney rocked... read more! They were okay in the early 2000s as well. January 2006 saw the release of High School Musical and the face of Disney was pretty much changed in my point of view. They rebranded themselves with tween targeted material. High School Musical, Hannah Montana, you name it! For now, lets go back to 1937 and review the film that started it all: Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

    This groundbreaking achievement tells the story of Snow White. This is the only film from Disney that I can recall that dosen't add the studio's trademark story twisting technique into it. The film tells the story of a fair and beautiful woman named Snow White, who dreams of a prince and has a nice voice. The queen is jealous of her fairness and sends a huntsman to kill her. She runs away from him and finds a cottage in the woods that belong to seven dwarves with colorful personalities. However, the evil queen is still bend on putting an end to her.

    A simple little film Snow White is. Its colorful, has wonderful artwork, and classic music. Snow White in my opinion doesen't have much of a three-dimensional persona. Shes just kind. Thats all! The prince is just a singer and kisser. Thats all! The queen is just evil and bent on killing her. Thats all! The ones with the real personalities were the dwarves! Their names give away their personas:

    -Doc (This one doesen't give away a whole lot!)
    -Happy
    -Sneezy
    -Sleepy
    -Grumpy
    -Bashful
    -Dopey

    In order for me to give this a higher rating, the main characters need more of a personality. But I can still tolerate what they were given. Its a simple film to review. The only things you can really go over are the music, characters, and art. They were all great for its time. A simple and nice film. For the 1st animated film the world has seen, it is great. But animation got better as the years went by. Pinocchio, the 2nd film from the studio, is dope! I am also baffled that I gave Transformers 3 a higher rating but that just my opinion. Deal with it. There are many good Disney films out there but this is still wonderful.

    And cue my dream Disney Renaissance in T-Minus...2,000 milleniums.

    "A fine bunch of water lilies you turned out to be."
  • murphmann93
    June 23, 2011
    murphmann93
    Another childhood favourite and classic!
  • ythelastman89
    April 22, 2011
    ythelastman89
    I have almost no idea where animation would be today without Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It's really the movie that made cartoons viable as full length features, allowed Disney to become the power that it is today and established a new way of storytelling. It's not just a si... read moremple-minded kid's movie or a throwaway musical. This presents a number of different ideas and concepts and combines it into one extravaganza. This still manages to be the definitive version of the classic story, even though it's only 80 minutes. The characters and atmosphere is nailed down so perfectly that there's no need for endless scenes establishing them.

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Critic Reviews

John C. Flinn Sr.
June 28, 2007
John C. Flinn Sr., Variety

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 th... Full Review

Dave Kehr
June 28, 2007
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

You've probably seen it 15 times by now, so why not make it 16? Full Review

Frank S. Nugent
May 20, 2003
Frank S. Nugent, New York Times

It is a classic, as important cinematically as The Birth of a Nation or the birth of Mickey Mouse. Full Review

Roger Ebert
October 30, 2001
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

To one degree or another, every animated feature made since owes it something. Full Review

Desson Thomson
January 1, 2000
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

Like many of the Disney films, from Pinocchio to Fantasia, this film is a cinematic rite of passage -- for children and adults. Full Review

Tim Brayton
October 28, 2009
Tim Brayton, Antagony & Ecstasy

There are only a tiny number of films that have come anywhere close to equaling its achievement. Full Review

Jeffrey M. Anderson
October 10, 2009
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid

It luxuriates in the art of animation, watching the various animals race through the woods, or watching Snow White running scared from an array of imaginary horrors. Full Review

James Kendrick
October 10, 2009
James Kendrick, Q Network Film Desk

the film's overall effect is undeniable, not only on the history of cinema as a whole, but in each new viewing that reveals another dimension or additional detail, the sum total of which is one of the... Full Review

James Plath
October 10, 2009
James Plath, Movie Metropolis

Great movie, great treatment, but if you're particular about your collection, know that the combo pack is available in both DVD and Blu-ray packaging. Full Review

Eric Henderson
October 6, 2009
Eric Henderson, Slant Magazine

It is Snow White's afterbirth that merits both canonization and destruction. Full Review

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    • Queen/Witch: Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all!?
    • Snow White: [to the forest animals] Please don't run away. I won't hurt you. I'm sorry I didn't mean to frighten you, but you don't know what I've been through. And all because I was afraid. I'm so ashamed of the fuss I've made.
    • Sneezy: Keep it away! My nose! My hay fever! You know I can't stand it.
    • Snow White: And you.
    • Sleepy: *yawns*
    • Snow White: You're Sleepy.
    • Sleepy: How did you guess?
    • Bashful: Ohhhhh goooosh.
    • Doc: We're gonna go down and chase it up, uh uh uh, up...down.
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