Red Shoes And The Seven Dwarfs Ending

Okay, let's talk about Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs. You know, the one with the magical shoes and the… well, dwarfs? Specifically, the ending.

Most people seem to love it. It's all about inner beauty and accepting yourself. But I have a confession. I think the ending is a little… off.

The Transformation Trope

We've seen it before. A character is deemed "ugly" or "different." Then, they change, and suddenly, they're worthy of love. Is that really the message we want to send?

Think about it. Snow White only gets her prince after he kisses her while she's, you know, technically dead. Charming!

Unpopular Opinion Alert!

Here comes the controversial part. I actually preferred Red Shoes in her "big" form. Hear me out!

She was strong, kind, and still a total badass. Did she really need to shrink down to be considered beautiful?

The movie does try to say it's about inner beauty. But then it visually rewards her for becoming smaller and, let's be honest, fitting into conventional beauty standards.

The Dwarfs' Dilemma

And what about the dwarfs? They spend the whole movie obsessed with breaking their curse. Which means becoming conventionally attractive princes again.

Again, it's all about the outer appearance. They learn to love Red Shoes, sure. But did they truly accept themselves before she conveniently "fixed" everything?

Maybe I'm reading too much into a kids' movie. But these things stick with you, right?

The Love Confession

Don't get me wrong, I liked the characters. Merlin was especially great. His goofy charm won me over.

And the animation? Gorgeous! The fight scenes were also pretty cool, full of magical mayhem and creative visuals.

The core idea of self-acceptance is fantastic! But the execution felt a little… flawed. Like it was trying to have its cake and eat it too.

A Missed Opportunity?

Imagine if the movie ended differently. What if Red Shoes realized she didn't need to change for anyone?

What if the dwarfs learned to embrace their dwarfism and find their own unique strengths? Now that's a powerful message!

Instead, we get a "happily ever after" that reinforces some outdated ideas. The girl gets the guy (and the "right" body), and everyone lives in a perfectly proportioned castle.

Alternative Ending Ideas

Here's a fun thought: What if they all stayed as they were? Red Shoes remained her larger size, embracing her strength. The dwarfs learned to love their unique forms. They could have become awesome heroes!

They could've used their combined powers to help others. Showing the world that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.

Wouldn't that be a more empowering story? One that truly celebrates diversity and self-acceptance?

Final Thoughts (Maybe)

Look, I'm not saying the movie is terrible. It's cute and entertaining. But sometimes, even fairy tales need a little bit of tweaking.

Maybe I'm just being overly critical. Maybe I should just relax and enjoy the pretty pictures. But I can't help but feel like Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs missed a golden opportunity to deliver a truly groundbreaking message.

So, what do you think? Am I totally off base? Or do you secretly agree that the ending could have been better?