Review: Snow White And The Huntsman

Forget the cartoons you watched when you were young, this version of the Snow White tale is closer to Ridley and Russell's recent re-telling of Robin Hood than anything Disney.

What counts in Snow White And The Huntsman's favour is whilst Robin Hood felt like a disappointment thanks to those involved - because this looks a little bit rubbish many will come out pleasantly surprised that it's a pretty competent and enjoyable film.

Chris Hemsworth once again proves that him talking in a slightly ridiculous accent and wielding a weapon can carry a film and Charlize Theron wisely plays it straight instead of the OTT wicked witch may would've gone with. Kristen Stewart is the weakest of the leads, not awful but doesn't show anything to suggest she's the fairest of them all with army's doing battle for her at the drop of a hat.

Things gets a bit disjointed in the middle, with a live-action Studio Ghibli style sequence breaking up the mood created - things get even more surreal when the 8 (Spoilers!) Dwarves turn up and feature the likes of Ray Winstone, Nick Frost and Lovejoy.

Not sure it'll get the sequel that the ending is clearly hoping for as its not quite good enough to go out of you're way to see - but on DVD or telly it's perfectly entertaining fare.