“Frozen” is another Disney/Pixar film (like the “Toy Story” pictures before it); it’s a pleasant experience that I’m sure will be adored by young children, some of which sadly won’t have seen some of Disney’s older classics (“Snow White”, “Sword In The Stone” etc…). When it comes to animated kids movies, Disney proves that they still have the monopoly on the genre with “Frozen”.
In “Frozen”, we meet royal sisters Anna (Kristin Bell) and Elsa, who have been separated since childhood because Elsa possesses magical powers of ice. On her coronation day Elsa accidentally freezes the whole kingdom and it’s up to Anna to try and fix everything.
The characters are alright. There’s always been a coldness associated with the look of the Pixar characters (“Toy Story” gets a free pass because they’re toys, not humans) so I prefer the older 2D films from Disney but I guess they are alright. The best character is probably the snowman named Olaf, he’s definitely the most memorable as he dreams of being in the sunshine; I think that’s pretty darn funny. I guess the problem with the film is that it doesn’t really feature any great villains, which is a staple of Disney movies.
The songs aren’t terrific, there’s a lack of a great villain and I’m still not quite sold on the 3D animation but “Frozen” is a charming tale that’s full of magic and wonders and at the end of the day, that’s still what Disney is all about. There’s a great sense of innocence but at the same time the film can still excite, it’s the perfect kind of movie for kids and older audiences will enjoy it too… the only problem is that if you’ve seen some of the real Disney classics, this one might underwhelm slightly but still give it a go.