Snow White and the Huntsman
Snow White and the Huntsman

Snow White and the Huntsman

2012Movie127 minEnglish

After the Evil Queen marries the King, she performs a violent coup in which the King is murdered and his daughter, Snow White, is taken captive. Almost a decade later, a grown Snow White is still in the clutches of the Queen. In order to obtain immortality, The Evil Queen needs the heart of Snow White. After Snow escapes the castle, the Queen sends the Huntsman to find her in the Dark Forest.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes47%
Metacritic58
Google Users59%
Director: Rupert SandersGenres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Plot Summary

In a kingdom where the Evil Queen Ravenna has usurped the throne and fears her stepdaughter Snow White's prophesied rise to power, she dispatches the Huntsman Eric to capture Snow White. However, the Huntsman instead aids Snow White in her escape into the Dark Wood. Together, they rally a resistance and prepare to reclaim the kingdom from the tyrannical Queen.

Critical Reception

Snow White and the Huntsman received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its visual effects, production design, and Charlize Theron's performance as the Evil Queen. However, many critics found the story to be derivative, the pacing uneven, and the central performances lacking depth. Audiences were somewhat more receptive, appreciating the darker, more action-oriented take on the classic fairy tale.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark aesthetic, impressive visuals, and Charlize Theron's captivating villain.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot, uneven pacing, and a lack of emotional resonance from the lead actors.
  • Seen as a visually stunning but ultimately generic fantasy adventure.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a visually impressive and entertaining dark fantasy, with many specifically appreciating the menacing portrayal of the Evil Queen. However, some viewers felt the plot was predictable and the romance between Snow White and the Huntsman lacked chemistry.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 2 Academy Awards: Best Visual Effects and Best Costume Design.

Fun Fact

During filming, Charlize Theron reportedly had a difficult relationship with Kristen Stewart, often criticizing her during takes and leading to genuine tension that director Rupert Sanders used to enhance the on-screen animosity between their characters.

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3 reviews
Kamurai

Kamurai

Great watch, will likely watch again, and do recommend. This is probably my favorite Snow White story version to date. I'm a fan of Kristen Stewart, and both Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron are both top tier actors giving amazing pe...
DoryDarko

DoryDarko

Ever since I saw the first photographs of Snow White and the Huntsman surface on IMDb about a year ago, I've been extremely excited to see this film. And over the past few weeks, that excitement only built op more and more to the point wher...
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

This is not the fairy tale from Walt Disney that we have become used to but a rather more mature dark and sinister movie. I have to say that I enjoyed this movie. Despite that a lot of the world is much darker and filled of despair in th...