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Paul Klein of Film Hound Magazine described it as "solid," praising the musical numbers and Zegler’s adept portrayal, although he noted that the CGI dwarves were a letdown.
Screen Rant emphasized the film's charm and said it moved the critic to tears for the first time ever, crediting Zegler's enchanting voice for much of the emotional impact.
Other reviews echoed a similar theme: "This one is going to surprise a lot of people and do numbers,” indicating a potential audience appeal that transcends initial skepticism.
Overall, many are confident that the film will resonate with families, especially mothers and daughters, which could lead to solid box office performance, despite previous criticisms aimed at its portrayal of beloved characters and storylines.