Snow White and the Huntsman - Review Thread - Page 4

DarthVader 2004 · 06-08-2012, 06:41 AM

How many white Fantasy Trees could they inspire from.

Knerys · 06-08-2012, 12:52 PM

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Saw it this afternoon. Let me start off by saying that I disagree with everyone here. YES, the movie has flaws and some things don't make much sense. Angelixx certainly pointed out a few of those head scratching moments. BUT, overall, I thought it was fantastic. The visuals are amazing. I definitely see the film getting several Oscar nominations. The Dwarfs, which most people here have failed to acknowledge, were very amusing and the casting choices made me smile. Nick Frost as a Dwarf. C'mon, that's f---ing hilarious. Thor (Chris Hemsworth) never fails to entertain me. His Huntsman was ridiculously badass in a `80s action movie sort of way. I loved that he showed up to battle in his normal cloths while everyone else was in armor. Also, MAJOR kudos to James Newton Howard's score. The best I've heard all year. And last but not least:

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I basically said all of that, albeit less enthusiastically. Except for the dwarves, and yes, they had some of the best moments. But Stewart is out of place, by look and with her acting. Your title character shouldn't be that way. It's a good, not great movie.

MovieBuff801 · 06-08-2012, 01:39 PM

The dwarves, like the majority of the other characters, were barely developed. And, outside of Gus, I don't think their names were said all that much, so I had no idea what their names were til the end credits.

Obdurate · 06-08-2012, 01:54 PM

I voted a 6/10 but really it's more like 6.5/10.

They made a living, breathing, actual fantasy world. Used CGI and art/set design well enough. The acting was mostly solid and the story was decent. Though I wouldn't say anybody was overly developed, it was good enough for me as just pure entertainment. This movie doesn't wow in really any way but it's good, it wasn't a waste of time.

Youngy · 06-09-2012, 02:37 PM

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Snow White and the Huntsman is the second incarnation of the classic fairy tale to hit the big screen this year after Mirror Mirror earlier in 2012. In this fantasy action adventure take on the world renown classic the Huntsman ordered to kill Snow White ends up becoming a friend, protector and mentor in her quest to vanquish the evil Queen.

The film opens with a narration and a series of flashbacks in order to provide the audience with some of the back story. It feels as though the film makers tried to just feed us information that we didn’t really need and it sets a very slow pace for what is to follow. The narration also wasn’t filled with any kind of emotion and played quite tediously through the speakers. What follows is a lot of the Queen and Snow White doing pretty much nothing at all which forces the first act of the film to trudge along slowly.

Charlize Theron plays the evil Queen and a lot of the attention in the run up to release was focussed on her and her portrayal of the character, however I was left pretty disappointed by her performance; it wasn’t exactly bad but it wasn’t anything to shout about either. There were points of the film where we hadn’t seen the Queen for so long that I had genuinely forgotten she was a part of the film and as an actor that is not something you want the audience to forget. Kristen Stewart becomes the famous princess and does a sturdy job, again though there is something lacking from her performance, she doesn’t exactly ooze charisma on the screen and I’m not sure she does enough to justify the title role in a film expected to be as huge as this.

This take on the fairy tale bases as much emphasis on Snow White as it does the Huntsman and when the Huntsman arrives it is as if the movie shifts up a gear; played by Chris Hemsworth the Huntsman injects some much needed pace and emotion into the film. It seems as though the Huntsman is the only character the writers decided to take their time on, giving him a very emotive back story and motives, something which other characters (particularly the evil Queen) are lacking. You get a real connection with the Huntsman because of Hemsworth’s performance as he continues to make a name for himself following up three great movies: Thor, Cabin in the Woods and The Avengers.

The majority of scenes without the Huntsman aren’t really worth watching but one in particular is worthy of any fantasy film ever. The first time we meet the adult William is when he ambushes a royal carriage and the fight scene that follows is fantastic; the fight scenes throughout the entire movie are actually a joy to behold. William is played by Englishman Sam Claflin who is relatively new to the acting world but previously appeared in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Based on this performance though, is Claflin doesn’t get more high profile acting work then a terrible injustice has been done in the acting world.

Snow White and the Huntsman is a real treat for the eyes. Everything about it just looks fantastic: the landscape, the costumes, the special effects. It all just looks so perfect and Rupert Sanders, the director, creates this incredible fantasy world so well. You never want to take your eyes off the screen.

In my opinion, this is a much better film than the earlier Snow White retelling Mirror Mirror. Whilst some of the characters aren’t as well developed as others the visuals and the Huntsman and William themselves are worth watching this film for alone. As the film goes along it gets stronger and stronger and climaxes very well. It’s definitely worth a watch.

My Rating: 7/10.

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DarthVader 2004 · 06-13-2012, 04:55 PM

Does anyone else think its kinda funny that Prince Charming in this movie does not wake up Snow White with a kiss. It takes Thor's kiss to wake her up. Also i kinda got the feeling Snow White does not have as much love for Charming just yet because really i think Snow White had been locked away so long and likely fondled by the queens brother so long. That she is kinda tramatized a bit. I think The Hunstmen is the man she trusts not to hurt her.

Henri Ducard · 06-13-2012, 05:43 PM

It's a twist to the story.

Ewok Droppings · 09-03-2012, 02:04 PM

Saw this at the cheap theater. It was only ok. I felt like it was a lot of sloppy story telling where they would take great leaps from one thing to another (such as with Snow White being "dead" to suddenly awake and rallying the troops behind her in the space of less than 10 minutes). I really like Hemsworth, he was great. Snow White was kind of annoying and I thought Charlize Theron was sort of bland as a villain. Could have been so much more with a decent director but was still fun in spots.

7/10

nine1wing · 09-05-2012, 04:16 PM

thought this movie would suck and thats because I HATE kristen (can't ever smile )stewart, but charlize and chris did a great job, along with the guy that played the queens brother, I'm surprised to say this but for me a solid 8

Justin · 09-05-2012, 05:05 PM

Charlize committed the worst crime of acting: overdoing it. I'd rather have Stewart sit there like a piece of cardboard than have someone trying too hard.

Roiki · 09-06-2012, 05:02 PM

I did feel Charlize was overacting on few occasions but i suspect it was what the script wanted. A manical queen that was over the top. Aside from that, she did a great job at being evil. I also was pretty surprised about the casting of the dwarves, i was really suprised to see all those esteemed actors in there and was very disappointed when their potential was outright wasted, same for Chris really, he was fine but not what he could've been.

Christen was as horrible as always, to the point where she looked outright evil at the very end. I doubt that was what they had in mind(or it was the biggest twist ever).

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06-08-2012, 01:39 PM	#78
MovieBuff801 Fringe Division Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walter's Lab Posts: 10,888	The dwarves, like the majority of the other characters, were barely developed. And, outside of Gus, I don't think their names were said all that much, so I had no idea what their names were til the end credits. __________________ AFI Top 100 Movies (1998) Seen: 67 out of 100

06-09-2012, 02:37 PM	#80
Youngy Grip Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 14	My Snow White and The Huntsman Review Latest Entries » Snow White and the Huntsman Review. Filed under: Reviews — Leave a comment 09/06/2012 Snow White and the Huntsman is the second incarnation of the classic fairy tale to hit the big screen this year after Mirror Mirror earlier in 2012. In this fantasy action adventure take on the world renown classic the Huntsman ordered to kill Snow White ends up becoming a friend, protector and mentor in her quest to vanquish the evil Queen. The film opens with a narration and a series of flashbacks in order to provide the audience with some of the back story. It feels as though the film makers tried to just feed us information that we didn’t really need and it sets a very slow pace for what is to follow. The narration also wasn’t filled with any kind of emotion and played quite tediously through the speakers. What follows is a lot of the Queen and Snow White doing pretty much nothing at all which forces the first act of the film to trudge along slowly. Charlize Theron plays the evil Queen and a lot of the attention in the run up to release was focussed on her and her portrayal of the character, however I was left pretty disappointed by her performance; it wasn’t exactly bad but it wasn’t anything to shout about either. There were points of the film where we hadn’t seen the Queen for so long that I had genuinely forgotten she was a part of the film and as an actor that is not something you want the audience to forget. Kristen Stewart becomes the famous princess and does a sturdy job, again though there is something lacking from her performance, she doesn’t exactly ooze charisma on the screen and I’m not sure she does enough to justify the title role in a film expected to be as huge as this. This take on the fairy tale bases as much emphasis on Snow White as it does the Huntsman and when the Huntsman arrives it is as if the movie shifts up a gear; played by Chris Hemsworth the Huntsman injects some much needed pace and emotion into the film. It seems as though the Huntsman is the only character the writers decided to take their time on, giving him a very emotive back story and motives, something which other characters (particularly the evil Queen) are lacking. You get a real connection with the Huntsman because of Hemsworth’s performance as he continues to make a name for himself following up three great movies: Thor, Cabin in the Woods and The Avengers. The majority of scenes without the Huntsman aren’t really worth watching but one in particular is worthy of any fantasy film ever. The first time we meet the adult William is when he ambushes a royal carriage and the fight scene that follows is fantastic; the fight scenes throughout the entire movie are actually a joy to behold. William is played by Englishman Sam Claflin who is relatively new to the acting world but previously appeared in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Based on this performance though, is Claflin doesn’t get more high profile acting work then a terrible injustice has been done in the acting world. Snow White and the Huntsman is a real treat for the eyes. Everything about it just looks fantastic: the landscape, the costumes, the special effects. It all just looks so perfect and Rupert Sanders, the director, creates this incredible fantasy world so well. You never want to take your eyes off the screen. In my opinion, this is a much better film than the earlier Snow White retelling Mirror Mirror. Whilst some of the characters aren’t as well developed as others the visuals and the Huntsman and William themselves are worth watching this film for alone. As the film goes along it gets stronger and stronger and climaxes very well. It’s definitely worth a watch. My Rating: 7/10. If you liked this please check out my blog featuring more reviews, movie news and debates: http://themovieuniverse.wordpress.com/

09-03-2012, 02:04 PM	#83
Ewok Droppings Executive Producer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Endor Forest Floor Posts: 14,448	Saw this at the cheap theater. It was only ok. I felt like it was a lot of sloppy story telling where they would take great leaps from one thing to another (such as with Snow White being "dead" to suddenly awake and rallying the troops behind her in the space of less than 10 minutes). I really like Hemsworth, he was great. Snow White was kind of annoying and I thought Charlize Theron was sort of bland as a villain. Could have been so much more with a decent director but was still fun in spots. 7/10 __________________ The flat Earth myth is one of the greatest errors in modern history.

06-08-2012, 06:41 AM	#76
DarthVader 2004 Executive Producer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 13,562	How many white Fantasy Trees could they inspire from.

06-08-2012, 01:54 PM	#79
Obdurate Grip Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 6	I voted a 6/10 but really it's more like 6.5/10. They made a living, breathing, actual fantasy world. Used CGI and art/set design well enough. The acting was mostly solid and the story was decent. Though I wouldn't say anybody was overly developed, it was good enough for me as just pure entertainment. This movie doesn't wow in really any way but it's good, it wasn't a waste of time.

06-13-2012, 04:55 PM	#81
DarthVader 2004 Executive Producer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 13,562	Does anyone else think its kinda funny that Prince Charming in this movie does not wake up Snow White with a kiss. It takes Thor's kiss to wake her up. Also i kinda got the feeling Snow White does not have as much love for Charming just yet because really i think Snow White had been locked away so long and likely fondled by the queens brother so long. That she is kinda tramatized a bit. I think The Hunstmen is the man she trusts not to hurt her.

06-13-2012, 05:43 PM	#82
Henri Ducard Executive Producer Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 685	It's a twist to the story.

09-05-2012, 04:16 PM	#84
nine1wing Executive Producer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 371	thought this movie would suck and thats because I HATE kristen (can't ever smile )stewart, but charlize and chris did a great job, along with the guy that played the queens brother, I'm surprised to say this but for me a solid 8

09-05-2012, 05:05 PM	#85
Justin Executive Producer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 11,896	Charlize committed the worst crime of acting: overdoing it. I'd rather have Stewart sit there like a piece of cardboard than have someone trying too hard.

09-06-2012, 05:02 PM	#86
Roiki Grip Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 8	I did feel Charlize was overacting on few occasions but i suspect it was what the script wanted. A manical queen that was over the top. Aside from that, she did a great job at being evil. I also was pretty surprised about the casting of the dwarves, i was really suprised to see all those esteemed actors in there and was very disappointed when their potential was outright wasted, same for Chris really, he was fine but not what he could've been. Christen was as horrible as always, to the point where she looked outright evil at the very end. I doubt that was what they had in mind(or it was the biggest twist ever).