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Nov 18, 2019 · 1. Frozen has not one, but two princesses. The official trailer for Frozen 2, starring the voice talents of Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell. Video: Walt Disney Animation Studios. The continuing...
Feb 7, 2014 · With two Academy Award nominations and a world-wide box office of just over $865 million, it's fair to say Frozen has been a massive success for Disney.
- Trial and error. Disney had tried and failed four times to adapt Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen but couldn’t make the character fit – until Pixar head honcho John Lasseter suggested a little bit of departure from the source might be advisable.
- It looks magnificent – and is based on real life. The stunning visuals use computer-generated imagery unsurprisingly but also feature hand-drawn imagination; there’s a further nod to Disney’s past with the use of the ultra-widescreen CinemaScope.
- Robert Lopez. The songs in Frozen are funny, catchy, heartwarming and inspiring – like the best tunes from a Broadway show. Which is no surprise, since songwriter Robert Lopez (who co-wrote the Frozen singsongs with wife Kristen) co-created musical hits Avenue Q and The Book of Mormon.
- Arrested Development references. The finest children’s films have something for the parents to enjoy at the same time. Frozen takes it a notch further, as this gifset shows, and aims squarely at the cult comedy fans in the audience.
Nov 27, 2013 · “Frozen,” the latest Disney musical extravaganza, preaches the importance of embracing your true nature but seems to be at odds with itself. The animated, 3-D adventure wants to enliven and subvert the conventions of typical Disney princess movies while simultaneously remaining true to their aesthetic trappings for maximum merchandising ...
- One of the best Disney animated films since Beauty and the Beast.
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By Chris Carle
Posted: Nov 20, 2013 1:17 am
Disney has built an empire mining fairy tales for their animated stories, so it's no surprise that their 53rd animated feature, Frozen, tackles the Hans Christian Andersen tale The Snow Queen. Given that this is the same team that brought the outstanding Wreck-It Ralph to theaters, it's also no surprise that this is an incredibly heartwarming, hilarious and very memorable addition to the Disney legacy. In fact, it's one of their best homegrown princess movies since the golden age of The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin.
Set in the land of Arendelle, the story follows two princess sisters from early (adorable) childhood: Elsa and Anna. Elsa (voiced by Idina Menzel) has the power to magically create snow and ice, but after a near-tragic encounter involving her sister Anna (played by Kristen Bell), she is boarded up in the castle and no longer uses her powers. Anna is saved, but has no memory of the incident.
The girls' parents decide the only thing to do is separate the girls. They live their lives in literal and figurative isolation, each one yearning to be close to her sister. Years glide by in a montage that's accompanied by the touching song "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" and the princesses grow into young women. Anna longs to be close to her sister, but to protect Anna, Elsa hides her power.
But, it wouldn't be much of a story if the powers never came out, and they invariably do. The kingdom arranges Elsa's coronation (after the tragic death of their parents), and Anna is excited that she will be reunited with her sister, but her hopes for a warm reunion are dashed when Elsa shies away. Still, Anna is out of captivity and full of life, and open to all possibilities, including true love in the form of Hans (Santino Fontana), who immediately captures her heart.
Top to bottom, Frozen is a delight. The writing is witty, the voicing is excellent, the story is nuanced and the songs are some of the best since Beauty and the Beast. It's a throwback to a wondrous time in Disney animation, and just a ton of fun.
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This is the best Disney princess movie since the Beauty and the Beast era. Great songs, great fun. Go see now!
- Chris Carle
The epic icy tale of sisterhood, Frozen, is the most successful animated movie of all time. Its global success has made it the fifth highest-earning movie ever, and its popularity shows no...
Frozen. When their kingdom becomes trapped in perpetual winter, fearless Anna (Kristen Bell) joins forces with mountaineer Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and his reindeer sidekick to find Anna's...
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