Good intentions, like swirling bluebirds, flutter through the new live-action “Snow White.” But all those well-meaning efforts add up to a mishmash of a fable, caught in between now and once upon a time,

Disney's live-action Snow White remake has faced controversies and divisive early reviews. Multiple criticisms include missteps in choreography, humor, and unrefined characterization. The film's Rotten Tomatoes score below fifty percent suggests it may only appeal to devoted fans and children.