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Marie and Mike also were disappointed by "Snow White." Starring Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot and Andrew Burnap, this is a live-action remake of Disney's 1937 animated classic. The latest version's mix of memorable old songs and mediocre new songs is emblematic of why you would be better off watching the original film again.
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