Joe Rogan and Kurt Metzger Roast Disney’s $250 Million Box Office Flop, “Snow White
Let’s dive into the latest theatrical catastrophe, shall we? Disney’s live-action remake of “Snow White” has become the stuff of nightmares, but not in the way the studio hoped. Enter Joe Rogan and comedian Kurt Metzger, who recently took a sassy, critical tour through the film’s missteps on Rogan’s podcast. Since its inception in 2022, this adaptation has drawn eyebrows upward for a slew of controversies, including a year-long production delay and a public outcry over the creative decisions surrounding its portrayal of the original tale’s iconic “seven dwarfs.” The cherry on top? The lead actress, Rachel Zegler, has found herself at the center of this cinematic storm, largely due to her outspoken nature which has, shall we say, rubbed some critics the wrong way.
As the film limped into theaters, earning a mere $43 million during its opening weekend before plummeting by 66 percent in its second week, the hefty $250 million price tag stood like a sore thumb. That’s right, folks. A quarter of a billion dollars for a movie that audiences are treating like a hot potato. Rogan couldn’t resist poking fun at the film’s CGI and production quality, questioning how such a colossal budget could yield such lackluster results. His jest about bringing in DOGE—yes, the meme cryptocurrency—to analyze the situation is a brilliant metaphor for the absurdity of it all.
Metzger chimed in, shedding light on the narrative being spun around Zegler, who is being held accountable for the film’s failures. He pointedly remarked that while Zegler may have her flaws as a performer, the responsibility for the film’s script and direction lies elsewhere. The film’s narrative and its messaging seem to be at odds with what audiences expect from a fairy tale—especially one that has been imbued with so much cultural significance over the decades. He astutely noted that Zegler’s infamous tweet supporting “Free Palestine” may have sealed her fate in the court of public opinion, leading to her becoming the scapegoat for the film’s shortcomings.
The fallout from Zegler’s comments even reached the film’s producer, Marc Platt, whose son publicly criticized her for mixing personal politics with promotional duties. It’s a classic case of Hollywood drama, where the stakes are high, and the fallout can be swift and brutal. So, as we witness this ongoing saga, it’s clear that the lessons here extend beyond just the cinematic realm—it’s a cautionary tale about the intersection of art, politics, and audience expectations.
In closing, let’s hope Disney learns that sometimes, less truly is more, especially when it comes to investing in storytelling that resonates. Class dismissed. Try not to let this newfound wisdom go to waste.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, Fox News
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
