Two highly anticipated films premiered at Afton SkyView Lanes Cinema on April 4th: Snow White: Disney Live Action and A Minecraft Movie. Both sparked controversy online upon announcement, with many voicing concerns over production and story choices. When the films were finally released, reactions were mixed.
Snow White received criticism primarily for its narrative changes to the original Brothers Grimm story. Much of the negative feedback from early viewers made others hesitant to see the film for themselves. However, despite the backlash, some audiences praised it for its battle scenes and its themes of vanity, as reflected in audience ratings.
On the other hand, A Minecraft Movie was met with a more confused but still energetic response. Many viewers felt it was too “Hollywood-ified” and lacked the scenic charm of the original game. At the same time, others found it humorous and entertaining, with the film quickly sparking internet trends. The movie became a massive hit, breaking world records in its first three days of release.
While both films performed decently at the box office, A Minecraft Movie came out ahead, earning 45–55% on Rotten Tomatoes and over 80% in audience scores, along with a 6/10 rating on IMDb. Snow White trailed slightly, with 40–45% on Rotten Tomatoes, around 70% audience approval, and a notably low 1.6/10 on IMDb.
At SVHS, students shared strong opinions after watching both films. “It was a banger—it was so bad it was great,” said sophomore Kaelana Crnkovich about A Minecraft Movie, explaining why they enjoyed it.
Sophomore Bailey Sperry added, “My favorite part was the lava chicken because that song was fire, and the chicken looked delicious. That, or Jennifer Coolidge’s existence and relationship with Nitwit the villager,” elaborating on their favorite elements.
Regarding Snow White, Payton Barber shared, “I really enjoyed the movie Snow White! I thought it was really cute and fun. All of the characters had amazing costumes and were very entertaining. Overall, I really loved the movie!”
Both movies will no doubt appear soon on streaming platforms, so audiences who missed the theater experience can watch these movies at home.
