Frozen
“Oh. Look at that. I’ve been impaled.”
Olaf
Summary:
Frozen follows the lives of Arendelle’s two princesses, Elsa and Anna. As children, the two sisters were close, Elsa would use her ice powers to provide entertainment for the younger sister. However, after a near fatal accident, Anna’s memories and Elsa’s powers are erased and Elsa hides behind a closed door. After the tragic loss of their parents and three years of isolation, Elsa’s coronation day arrives, and castle gates are opened once more.
Characters:
Anna is the princess of Arendelle and after an incident with her older sister Elsa when they were younger Anna and Elsa were both locked in their castle. Anna is a very bright, energetic, and optimistic lead who longs for connection and for a life outside the palace walls. Elsa is the future queen of Arendelle and she has secret ice powers that were the cause of the incident when she and Anna were younger. Trying to control her powers and hide them makes Elsa a more reserved, and closed-off person who does not want to be in public often for fear of discovery.
Sebastian: 9.2/10
As a fan of most Disney animated movies this movie always has a strong connection to me in general. Having been just over a year since I’ve seen it last I was struck by just how much I still enjoy this movie. This is the movie along with Tangled that sparked a new golden age of Disney animated films that is still going and it’s easy to see why. The characters are all very engaging and each brings something important to the movie whether we are talking about Anna and Elsa who are definitely opposites but their love for one another is the heart of the story or the comedy of Olaf and Kristoff’s help add levity to the plot. All the characters get their moment to shine which makes you enjoy seeing how they changed from the beginning of the story to the end like Kristoff finding someone else to care about and Anna and Elsa’s relationship and how that develops. The animation in this film still looks great years later with so much detail and creativity in the character and world design.
The music in this movie has reached iconic status even among the other iconic Disney soundtracks and almost every song is memorable and you’ll be humming them days after watching and even though these days most people are tired of hearing these songs, they are still pretty good. Like with many Disney soundtracks the songs are used brilliantly to give added depth to the characters or move the story along in an engaging fashion which gives the songs an added purpose other than being catchy. The story itself is not the most creative Disney has ever done but they do have many interesting concepts that are introduced in the movie such as Elsa’s powers and the mystical trolls that keep an audience attentive to what is going on. The themes in this movie were not the hardest to see but well used with a few that were new to Disney movies as they take a different approach to “true love” and they avoid some previous Disney tropes.
All in all, I’m glad I revisited this movie as it’s still very good and now that the constant hype for it has died down a bit it can be enjoyed as it deserves. I would highly recommend this if you are looking for a fun, potential sing-along, film for the whole family. Hop on Disney+ and check it out!
Nathanyal: 9.0/10
After not watching Frozen in a few years, I can safely say that this is still a great movie. Fun and catchy songs, loveable characters, engaging plot, and wonderful themes, this movie does many of the aspects great. Sure, some people might hold contempt over this movie due to the sheer amounts of times it was played, but give it some space, and it’ll bring a smile to your face. There’s a reason this movie was popular when it first came out.
The one thing I wish to warn the reader is who you watch the movie with. If viewing this movie with young children, you run the risk of the movie being replayed many times over. Another weaker aspect of the movie is the predictable plot. There are definitely areas that you can see coming from a mile away.
Onto the better aspects though, and there is a lot, so let’s get started. The first thing I want to mention are the characters. All the characters in this movie are great. Strong personalities, good plot relevance, and just overall a joy to watch, these characters won’t bore you and you’ll soon come to love them. Another aspect I enjoyed were the themes and the thematic choices the movie made. Also, the themes of love and family are simple, the way the movie conveys these themes fluidly is easily digestible for viewers of all ages. The final great thing about this movie are the songs. Sure, they might get repetitive after many watches, but they are fun and catchy, and with the right group of people, it can become an impromptu karaoke session.
Overall, this movie is a fun watch. It’s a perfect family movie with fun songs and great characters. Beware repetitive viewing in rapid succession, because you will be annoyed of these songs after hearing it for the 100th time in a row.
Austin: 8.8/10
Frozen is a pretty solid movie, but it hits just a little bit different watching it for the first time in a while. The main piece of Frozen has to be the admittedly great songs. When you hear them 4000 times in a week, the association between songs and movies becomes quite annoying quickly. Would it be safe to say this movie was annoying when it first came out? Sure. After watching it again after not hearing a word about Frozen it was really enjoyable.
The plot is just as simple as many other Disney movies, but Frozen moves at a decent pace. With the mix of musical numbers, some action scenes, and character interactions, it moves quickly, and it keeps the flow moving. The way this movie is set up really helps the plot later on. We see a lot of things come full circle that were mentioned in passing or without a lot of detail that comes back around. These connections keep you thinking, and it prevents the back half from feeling oh so boring. You do have to remember that this is a family movie, and it isn’t as fast as something like Godzilla Vs. Kong, but it will bring some laughs to your living room.
While the plot is decent and entertaining, the characters are much better. We see a wide range of characters, and some of them are hilarious. Olaf is absolutely wonderful, and the combo of Kristof and Sven is quite comedic. We also see some decent villains, as well as some characters built for you to not like. Our main protagonists are written really well, but they are a little bit different than the rest. Elsa and Anna experience a huge amount of character development, and their character arcs are pretty awesome. Our other main characters don’t receive nearly as much development, but their roles are less crucial and I didn’t feel like I was missing any character information that made it difficult to understand.
As previously mentioned, Frozen has some of the catchier songs in the realm of musical movies. They are fun, easy to sing, but the lyrics also provide a lot. There isn’t a single song that is just thrown in. Disney does a great job of that, and this is no different. The songs either provide character development or further the plot, and this is something I see as really important. With the added depth to the songs, they can be 1) enjoyed by everyone 2) not feel like a waste of time if you aren’t watching for the first time. They do get annoying after a while, but they are good in moderation.
Frozen is a pretty quick watch at just 15 minutes under 2 hours. With the characters, the plot, and especially the songs, this movie is going to be a hit with most audiences, although maybe a begrudging one with an older audience.
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