This Film is going through so much hatred and negativity lately but as I was watching it, I could not help but put Psychological touch to it. If I could not make myself like this film, maybe I could make use of it in portraying Psychological Theories.
Watching the 2025 Snow White adaptation felt like stepping into a world where the familiar fairy tale was reimagined not just with modern visuals but with a deep, almost raw, exploration of psychological themes that resonate on a personal level. I’ve always loved the story of Snow White, but this version hit me differently—perhaps because it speaks more to the internal battles we all face rather than just the external, magical ones.
From the very beginning, Snow White isn’t the passive, innocent princess I remember from childhood. Instead, she’s a young woman struggling to understand who she is in the shadow of her stepmother’s overwhelming jealousy and impossible beauty standards. The film isn’t just about a girl running from danger—it’s about a young woman confronting her own sense of worth and identity. That spoke to me on a deeper level than I expected.
The Evil Queen, as a character, is one that I found myself both repelled by and oddly sympathetic toward. Her obsession with beauty and perfection made me think about how many of us—myself included—are often caught in cycles of comparison, constantly trying to meet some external standard of “enough.” The Queen’s narcissism felt familiar, not because I see myself in her, but because I’ve seen the effects of that kind of self-obsession in the world around me, and sometimes even within myself. Her eventual downfall made me reflect on how dangerous it can be when we let our sense of self-worth become entirely reliant on others’ validation or on fleeting, superficial aspects like beauty. The film made me wonder: How often do we let our insecurities drive us, leading us to actions we’d never consider if we were secure in who we truly are?
Snow White’s journey resonated with me deeply. Watching her struggle to reconcile her image of herself with the expectations placed on her felt like watching someone slowly, painfully, discover her own worth. There’s a particular moment in the film when she’s tempted by the poisoned apple that made me think of the times I’ve felt overwhelmed by external pressures and false promises—whether it was from society or my own inner critic. That moment when she falls into an eternal sleep felt symbolic of how easy it is to fall into despair when we lose touch with who we truly are. But what I loved about this Snow White was that her awakening wasn’t just about the kiss from a prince—it was about her reclaiming her own narrative. It reminded me that true empowerment comes from within, and sometimes it takes hitting rock bottom to finally start digging your way out.
The dwarfs, too, felt incredibly significant. Each one of them represented a different side of Snow White, almost like pieces of her psyche that she needed to understand and integrate. It made me think about the different parts of myself I often ignore or suppress. Grumpy, with his cynicism, reminded me of that part of me that’s skeptical and doubtful, while Dopey, with his innocence, was a reminder to embrace my vulnerabilities. Watching Snow White interact with these characters and gradually become more in tune with them made me reflect on how I can learn to accept and embrace the different, sometimes contradictory, aspects of my own personality.
What stood out to me the most, though, was how the movie tackled the theme of self-acceptance. It made me realize how much of my life has been spent trying to meet external expectations—whether it’s through career choices, relationships, or even physical appearance—and how little time I’ve taken to truly understand myself. Snow White’s growth wasn’t just about escaping the Queen or defeating evil; it was about finding a sense of inner peace and self-actualization. That moment when she embraces her true self, flaws and all, felt like a reminder that true beauty comes from within, but more than that, it comes from embracing who we are, imperfections and all.
In the end, this version of Snow White didn’t just entertain me—it made me reflect on my own life in a way I hadn’t expected. It left me thinking about the societal pressures I often internalize, the ways I can sometimes lose sight of my worth, and the importance of looking inward for validation rather than outward. As much as it’s a fairy tale about a princess and an evil queen, it’s also about all of us learning to conquer the darker parts of ourselves—the insecurities, the fears, and the external pressures—and finding our own path to self-acceptance. This film reminded me that, like Snow White, we all have the power to wake up from the “sleep” of self-doubt and finally step into the fullness of who we’re meant to be.