It’s been eight years since Gal Gadot saved the world—and the box office—as Wonder Woman, but her latest trip to the Enchanted Forest is proving to be much more of a struggle.
Disney’s highly anticipated live-action Snow White officially hit theaters in , but the reception has been anything but a fairytale. While the movie was expected to be a surefire hit, it’s currently making headlines for all the wrong reasons, from a “grim” Rotten Tomatoes score to an opening weekend that fell far below expectations.
The film brought in just $. million worldwide during its debut, leaving Disney with a steep mountain to climb to see a profit. But for Gadot, the real sting is coming from the critics.
Currently, Snow White holds a lackluster % critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While co-star Rachel Zegler has earned praise for her vocal talents and charm, Gadot’s portrayal of the Evil Queen has left reviewers cold.
Nadira Goffe from Slate didn’t hold back, calling Gadot’s performance “easily the biggest failure of the movie.” Other critics echoed the sentiment, suggesting the character lacked the depth needed to truly bring the iconic villain to life.
Unfortunately, this isn’t a one-off for the star. Looking back at Gadot’s career since her career-high with Wonder Woman (which boasts a massive % score), the trend is surprisingly “horrid.” Of the nine films she has appeared in since then, five have been slapped with the “Rotten” green splat.
While action-packed hits like Red Notice and Zack Snyder’s Justice League fared much better with audiences (earning % and % audience scores respectively), the critics just aren’t biting.
Social media has been quick to notice the divide. On X (formerly Twitter), fans have been debating whether the issues lie with Gadot’s acting or the scripts she’s choosing. “She’s so likable, but these movies feel so flat,” one user commented in a viral thread.
This “Rotten” streak actually dates back even further than her superhero days. Early roles in Fast & Furious (%) and Keeping Up with the Joneses (a lowly %) show that the star has long struggled to win over the professional reviewers, even when fans are lining up at the theater.
Whether it’s the writing, the direction, or just a string of bad luck, Snow White hasn’t been the magic spell Gadot needed to break the cycle. For now, it seems her standalone Wonder Woman remains the undisputed queen of her filmography.
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