"Fairytale curse in this movie is just bad acting": Internet pokes fun at Gal Gadot for her performance in 'Snow White'

Gal Gadot’s transformation into the Evil Queen in the latest Snow White remake has sparked some intense reactions, but probably not the ones Disney hoped for. Instead of being lauded for bringing her villainous character to life, Gadot’s performance is being dragged through the mud, with some fans even calling it her worst performance yet.

A netizen @badnina_x hilariously summed up the general sentiment with,

“I feel like the fairytale curse in this movie is just bad acting 😭,” echoing the collective groan of disappointment across the internet.

While the reimagined Snow White, played by Rachel Zegler, gets praise for her portrayal, it seems that Gadot's time in front of the mirror didn't pay off this time.

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Disney’s latest villain? Fans say it's Gal Gadot’s performance in Snow White

The internet, unsurprisingly, had a field day roasting Gadot’s take on the Evil Queen, with tweets rolling in that were almost as entertaining as the movie was intended to be. One user @debayo_xx threw shade with,

“So the real villain of this movie is... her acting?”—a snarky nod to the Evil Queen’s iconic role that had fans cackling.

Others couldn’t resist commenting on her acting style, which some say lacks variety.

“Gal Gadot playing Gal Gadot again? Shocking 😭,” @HoneyGoldxx tweeted, highlighting a critique often hurled at the actress: that she doesn’t seem to bring anything new to her roles.

But it’s not just Gadot’s performance taking a hit. The overall trend of remaking Disney classics has come under fire. A netizen @Madisonxheights remarked,

“Disney’s formula: take a classic, suck the magic out, and call it a remake,” reflecting a growing frustration with the studio’s seemingly endless lineup of reboots.

The same sentiment popped up in discussions about Gadot’s role, as @onBrandVibes asked,

“Why does she keep getting big roles 😭,”

Another tweet by @Tsymonexxxx dragged her with,

“Guess she found a way to outdo herself in the worst way possible😭.”

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The context behind the criticism of Gal Gadot's performance

This isn’t the first time Gadot’s acting has been the subject of criticism. Despite her box office success with films like Wonder Woman, where she gained a reputation as a powerful on-screen presence, there’s been an ongoing conversation about whether her acting range is, well, a bit limited. Gadot has often been accused of playing a slightly different version of herself in every role. Her stiff performance as the Evil Queen in Snow White seems to have cemented that criticism in the minds of many fans and critics alike.

The Snow White remake itself has faced an uphill battle with early reviews. While Rachel Zegler’s performance has been hailed as a strong, modern take on the iconic character, Gadot’s portrayal of the villainess is being widely considered the film’s Achilles’ heel. Critics point out that the Evil Queen should have been a highlight—seductive, sinister, and dripping with menace. Instead, Gadot’s lackluster delivery leaves her character feeling more wooden than wicked.

Adding to the drama, some believe that Gadot’s casting as the Evil Queen was an attempt to cash in on her star power rather than a reflection of her ability to embody the character. The film's reception has reignited debates about the studio’s reliance on big names over actual talent. The movie’s visual effects and Zegler’s performance may have saved it from total disaster, but for many, Gadot’s turn as the Queen made it hard to believe in the magic of this Snow White at all.