[crazy monkey]

Mirror Mirror Was so cute. And http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUi-2353PHo Song Is sooooo fucking cute. I liked mirror mirror's take.

[Rash]

After looking at reviews, I figured this movie would be a D+ or C- but my girlfriend wanted to see it so I went with her.

Surprisingly, I'd say it was better than expected. Probably a B- though. I really disliked the whole "Fairy Forest" part. It felt almost shoe-horned in and out of place considering how dark the movie felt beforehand. The part was over really fast so it wasn't so bad, but I feel like it could have been cut entirely. Didn't mind the dwarves though, especially since Ian McShane was one of them!

I liked the Dark Forest, and how it was driven mostly by hallucinations. Didn't like the troll though. I think in general the CG bothered me when it came to creatures, especially animals but also the troll, fairies, etc. To me the tone of this movie made it so these things weren't necessary, and yet there they were. Meh. I guess I was just content with the idea of "realistic Snow White plus some dark magic" and I got more than that.

I wasn't mystified by Theron's acting but I also wasn't bothered by Stewart's. The acting was pretty balanced overall, I'd say.

So yeah, an inoffensive movie for sure. Some things really bugged me but I wouldn't give a horrible review because of them.

[Wiggum2007]

What's that white stuff Theron takes a bath in, anti-aging cream?

[crazy monkey]

What's that white stuff Theron takes a bath in, anti-aging cream?

you know what it is :P

[voodooray]

What's that white stuff Theron takes a bath in, anti-aging cream?

I just took it as a fusion of borrowed folklore/history from Elizabeth Bathory & Cleopatra, jazzed up for film.

[Wiggum2007]

Well it looked cool. Then the peasants were running around in it as it drained, that was weird.

Also Bob Hoskins makes a cute old dwarf.

[mclaren777]

I enjoyed this movie as a whole. It felt suitably epic and I liked how certain aspects of the story were woven together. Charlize Theron dropped the ball a fell times with her acting, but otherwise it was a solid film. The only thing that seemed truly out of place was the Lord's prayer. It was almost distracting to think that this film seemingly took place inside of a "Christian universe".

[Solo]

Yeah I thought that was a very bizarre scene too.

[drspeedy]

Saw this over the weekend instead of Promethius, but I'm in the 3/5 camp, too.

Movie started good actually, but it only went downhill starting when they meed the dwarfs. Twilight girl is so bad. Charlize Theron made up for her, though.

I saw this movie and it was pretty bad. It completely ran out of steam once the dwarves were introduced and the one with the bad eye would say the MOST random things...wtf. Charlize Theron was great but Kirsten Stewart's acting was terrible. Her mouth was agape in every scene... really irritated me.

Wow was she stiff. She didn't have more than 7 lines in the first 90 minutes of the film, thankfully. Add in that she had a terrible English accent and I couldn't help but think that the movie would have benefited greatly from a different lead actress (preferably British, just seems right...)

Lord of The Rings was a rare masterpiece and it took forever to make. Being this is going to be a trilogy, the loose ends are somewhat understandable.

I know it was initially inspired by it, but the film stole so much imagery from LotR and other films that, by the end, really annoyed me at how much they were shamelessly ripping off. There were Peter Jackon-esque sweeping helicopter shots through the (same?) valleys, an obvious "Fellowship" scene as the extended party (Snow, Hunstman and the dwarves) traversed through the overworld, the whole "Helms Deep" feeling leading up to the final battle... I nearly lol'd at the Neverending Story moment in the Dark Forest, it was so blatant. Overall the first 60 minutes or so were amazing, but it petered out fast by the end.

[Beysus]

Saw this today and I liked it!!

Charilize acting was so over the top lol.

I'd say the whole dwarves and William parts could've been cut out. I loved the fairy forest, but the scenes after dragged on too long.

And the whole apple scene was a bit too sudden. How stupid is Snow White to fall for that? William was asleep during the whole time. Didn't she left him sleeping when she ventured on alone? Wasn't it a bit strange to see him again in the forest, awake and all???

But overal I like it. It had some great special effects.

[Emwitus]

Holy crap. THis might have been the worst movie i've watched all year!! Wow. Director/Editor should never find a job EVER in hollywood, EVER!

EDIT: And is her sniffing/crying the only piece of acting she knows. It's like someone forgot to tell her she was not on the twilight set. Horrible. They should have cut everything apart from Theron from the movie....thou her scenes were also spoilt for some headscratching what the heck is that scene for parts.

[woodypop]

Just got back from seeing this.

SO. BORING.

[Scullibundo]

Just came back from this as it just opened in Aus.

I really enjoyed it. Sure the script could have been tighter in terms of building up certain moments so they would pay off better. And perhaps the Queen's dialogue could have been the slightest bit more subtle in the scenes that weren't the climax of the film, but overall I thought they did a great job with the story.

The visuals were fucking ace. Sanders shot the shit out of this film. I also absolutely dug the score and only found out when the credits came up that it was JNH - figures. Motherfucker hasn't put out a good score in a few years, but I really loved this.

I have no idea what they're going to do with the sequel, except that it will be another Koepp piece of shit.

Really dug the film. 7.5/10

[Solo]

My man!

[Scullibundo]

My man!

You liked it too? Cool. I'll have to go back through and read impressions now.

[Solo]

Yeah, it was better than Prometheus.

[Scullibundo]

Fucking LOL. Just read your impressions and they pretty much exactly mirrored mine.

BRB gtg listen to dat JNH score.

[edotherocket]

The religious undercurrent to the film was unexpected.

A messianic character who heals the sick, walks on water and gets raised from the dead 0_o

I just don't really get why. Presumably someone thought 'wouldn't it be cool if Snow White was Jesus?' or something.

[Scullibundo]

Can I also say that there were some very heavy Mononoke influences. Not to mention LotR.

You could lift from worse material. Great stuff.

[seb_n]

Saw it last night, enjoyed it overall although i felt the pacing was a little off. Some scenes dragged on and others felt rushed, as if they were shoehorned in. but yeah, It was like Kristin Stewart forgot she wasnt doing a Twilight film, so one-dimentional.

[Solo]

It's a great score.

[Tricky I Shadow]

I’ve seen this movie twice now - and I think I now know what its biggest flaw is...it's not the length.

The movie simply has little to no heart in it. It really desperately needed some likable characters...

Yeah, it was better than Prometheus.

Agreed.

[J-Rod]

Nice special effects, but I found the movie so boring I probably would have walked out if it wasn't to keep to my wife happy.

I could see what the movie was trying to be, but it just wasn't.

I felt like there was very little dialog and what was there wasn't moving, witty, authentic, or interesting. The characters lacked any depth. Queens brother was Saturday morning cartoon villainy.

The dwarf dieing was supposed to be a big deal, but the viewer hardly knew them and couldn't possibly have an emotional attachment to him. We saw him for about 5 minutes and 4 of those were spent contemplating our hero and heroine's murder.

Reminded me a lot of the new clash of the titans for some reason. Lots of money and wanted to spin an amazing tale, but horrible character development, writing, and execution. Just a bad movie, IMO.

[Tricky I Shadow]

I felt like there was very little dialog and what was there wasn't moving, witty, authentic, or interesting. The characters lacked any depth. Queens brother was Saturday morning cartoon villainy.

I agree for the most part....but I thought when the Huntsman was talking to Snow White as she was dead/sleeping was pretty moving and definitely well done. It's one of the better scenes in the movie...

[jett]

Yeah, it was better than Prometheus.

damning with faint praise

[Solo]

damning with faint praise

Perhaps, but I did like SW on its own merits.

[Scullibundo]

Moonrise Kingdom > John Carter > 21 Jump Street > Snow White > all the other shit released this year.

[Expendable.]

Moonrise Kingdom > John Carter > 21 Jump Street > Snow White > all the other shit released this year.

Seriously? There's so many other great movies that have came out, in the US at least. I loved 21 Jump Street, but you're forgetting a whole lot that aren't "shit":

Sound of My Voice
The Raid
This is Not a Film
The Deep Bue Sea
Headhunters
Damsels in Distress
The Cabin in the Woods
21 Jump Street
Kid with a Bike
Snowtown
Kill List
The Secret World of Arrietty
Haywire
Miss Bala
Sleepless Night
Oslo, August 31st
Beyond the Black Rainbow

[nskinnear]

Don't forget the lovely and far superior Snow White adaptation Mirror Mirror ;)

[Expendable.]

Don't forget the lovely and far superior Snow White adaptation Mirror Mirror ;)

Oh, crap! I nearly forgot. That would certainly be one of my favorites of the year. It's better than Shitty White and the Huntsman in nearly every aspect.

[Solo]

Oh, that's so clever, Expendable

[Etrian Oddity]

I never did post in here, but I saw the movie a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it.

Most notably, I loved the sets, props, and other effects. The scene with the faerie grotto and the stag were awesome. Likewise, the weapons, armor, and clothing were great.

I was surprised at how "epic" they made the movie. The numerous sweeping panoramic views really let you know they were on a true journey and not just a romp through the land.

[Scullibundo]

Seriously? There's so many other great movies that have came out, in the US at least. I loved 21 Jump Street, but you're forgetting a whole lot that aren't "shit": Sound of My Voice The Raid This is Not a Film The Deep Bue Sea Headhunters Damsels in Distress The Cabin in the Woods 21 Jump Street Kid with a Bike Snowtown Kill List The Secret World of Arrietty Haywire Miss Bala Sleepless Night Oslo, August 31st Beyond the Black Rainbow

Talking about movies I've seen. Still waiting for a lot of those to release in Aus.

[Scullibundo]

Let me also say I was loving the little bit of Lethal Weapon 2 in this movie. Fans will pick it up immediately.

[Angelus Errare]

Just got back from seeing this (Well a few hours ago) I liked it through and through, but Kristen Stewart...can't act her way out of a test.

Charlize...the things I would do to her!

It would have been a better movie if Snow White was born and she was this evil little girl, who kills her mother so that she can be the fairest in the land and puts her father in the cellar and rules the kingdom. And Charlize's character comes along and is the true fairest one and does the saving.

Now that would have been awesome

[Manabanana]

I'm glad to see there are people in here who hated this huge studio fart.

Moonrise Kingdom > John Carter > 21 Jump Street > Snow White > all the other shit released this year.

Also glad to see we're not still short on hyperbole.

[dmshaposv]

Still haven't seen this. The whole "epic" vibe in the trailers turns me off since I don't feel it works for such a story - yet it has a great cast. :/

Some of my friends have said it is quite boring. But then I know they are easily turned off by slow pacing and prefer rampant action, so go figure.

[SpinningBirdKick]

Did they even bother to do a screen test of Kristen Stewart or did she get the part simply because she's the flavour of the month?

She was terrible in this.

Overall I would give the film:

Meh out of 10.

[Alphahawk]

Just got back from seeing this. I liked some parts of it, but found most everything else to be lacking. I like how hey gave the Queen a reason for wanting to kill Snow White other than vanity, and the Dark Army was an interesting concept that should of been expanded on more. But overall it just felt generic in almost every single way.

[rexor0717]

I enjoyed the movie, but Kristen Stewart was just horrible. She can't act and I'm glad they kept her lines to a minimum. I don't get the hate for the dwarves, I thought they were pretty cool.

[Dead]

Looks like there's gonna be an extended edition on blu-ray. Still haven't seen it, at this point may as well hold off til that comes out, lol

[Koodo]

Forgot to post about this movie since I was on timeout when I saw it. It was great.

There definitely was room for improvement in the script; some things happened purely by convenience (look, a horse!), character development was mostly barren, and the climax fell a bit flat. While the movie had potential to go above and beyond, it was nevertheless thoroughly entertaining and an utter visual feast.

I can even forgive utterly indulgent and unnecessary shots (Charlize in a pool of milk, what?) since they were so pretty. *.*

[Replicant]

Just saw this. Pretty meh about it to be honest. I liked Theron and Hemsworth's performance but I thought the story itself was pretty dry. It doesn't help there isn't an ounce of likeability in Stewart's Snow White. There's also lack of chemistry between her and the 2 leading men.

Hemsworth actually surprised me during the grieving scene. He certainly has the talent but it's kind of wasted on this film. I also don't know why some critics hate Theron's performance. I thought she played the Queen like the nutter that she really is.

Special effect was pretty good but I don't like the battle scenes. I feel that they are out of place and don't serve the film well. OTOH, I love the part of the film that takes place in the forest since it reminds me a bit of "Princess Mononoke". The fairy creatures look stupid though.

[shira]

LOL they are going forward with thor and dumping snow white

[Expendable.]

Looks like THR spoke too soon. Universal just sent over an official statement:

“We are extremely proud of Snow White and the Huntsman and we’re currently exploring all options to continue the franchise. Any reports that Kristen Stewart has been dropped are false.”

[Black-Wind]

Wait ... how can the make a sequel?

They KILLED the character that carried this movie at the end! Are they bringing her back?