Disney earned over $87 million on "Snow White" despite criticism
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Disney's "Snow White" topped the box office, grossing $87.3 million, although critics rated it negatively. The film caused controversy, and in China, the film did not make the top five.
Disney's "Snow White" topped the North American box office, grossing approximately $87.3 million worldwide in its opening weekend, despite largely negative reviews. This was reported by the BBC, writes UNN.
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According to Box Office Mojo, the film grossed approximately $87.3 million worldwide in its opening weekend. Almost half of that amount came from North America.
But that's below expectations for a film that reportedly cost more than $270 million.
The remake of the 1937 feature-length animated film seemed like a surefire option, but sparked a series of controversies before its release.
According to the EntGroup China Box Office website, "Snow White" did not make the top five films in theaters in China.
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In a country with a population of over 1.4 billion, the film grossed less than $1 million in theaters in its first three days.
"I suspect the numerous controversies have reduced the film's appeal," entertainment industry consultant Patrick Frater told the BBC.
"This is also due to the weakening influence of many Hollywood productions in Asia, which we have seen since the beginning of the pandemic."
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On the Rotten Tomatoes review aggregator website, "Snow White" has a critics rating of only 44%, although audience reaction on the Popcornometer is 73%.
The Times' chief film critic Kevin Maher said: "Believe the hype, the film is that bad," while David Rooney of the Hollywood Reporter called the film "mostly captivating."
Recall
Earlier, the Financial Times reported that the film "Snow White" found itself at the center of scandals over racial issues and actors' support for various political positions. In particular, due to these controversies, Disney was forced to restrict media access to the film's stars at the premiere, as well as change locations for distribution in Europe, choosing northern Spain instead of Leicester Square in London.
