Grade: A+
In a Nutshell: Magical.
Visually stunning. Old school Disney romance with a modern feel, similar
to Tangled
. This one is worth buying on
DVD for the fam. Somehow this is going
to be made into a Broadway musical some day, right? The detail and humor are Disney perfection.
. This one is worth buying on
DVD for the fam. Somehow this is going
to be made into a Broadway musical some day, right? The detail and humor are Disney perfection.
Uplifting theme: Love IS an open door. It’s a bit of a dramatic
illustration of believing the mistaken notion to “conceal it – don’t feel it.” Embrace
yourself and your unique strengths and weaknesses. Of your worries and stresses - let it go. Girls, your handsome prince may not wear a suit with epaulets. Not all Disney villains are evil...some are just misunderstood.
One of the best surprise themes in this Disney heroine/romance movie is that you don't have to marry a handsome prince to be happy and if you do find your true love, he may not be the handsome prince you imagined. Another empowering theme for young girls is that romantic love isn't the only one that will break evil spells. (SPOILER ALERT) It's the pure love between sisters and the sacrifices they make for one another that changes them and the story.
One of the best surprise themes in this Disney heroine/romance movie is that you don't have to marry a handsome prince to be happy and if you do find your true love, he may not be the handsome prince you imagined. Another empowering theme for young girls is that romantic love isn't the only one that will break evil spells. (SPOILER ALERT) It's the pure love between sisters and the sacrifices they make for one another that changes them and the story.
Things I liked: Idina Menzel
's beautiful voice…yes please. All of the snow-filled animation is
simply gorgeous from the delicate snowflakes to glittering snow packs to icy
palaces, foggy breath, windy flurries, and a lively snowman. You can hear the snow crunch and you feel
like you’re IN the fog and cold snow storm….watch it in 3D if you can! The human movement, facial expressions, and
Kristoff’s awesome hair are all amazing.
We’ll probably see Kristoff’s boots for sale in the Ugg store pretty
soon. Elsa’s cute figure is inspiring
and yet false advertising at the same time. Kristen Bell did a terrific job too. Who knew she could sing? Who knew she studied opera while growing up? She's been holding out on us!
If you LOVE the music from this movie and can't get enough, I've got great news for you! They released another version of the movie intended as a "Sing-A-Long" where audiences can join in on the music. Also released are some songs that didn't make it into the movie. You can watch those at: http://www.buzzfeed.com/hnew92/6-bonus-songs-from-frozen-that-you-need-to-hear-9qja
's beautiful voice…yes please. All of the snow-filled animation is
simply gorgeous from the delicate snowflakes to glittering snow packs to icy
palaces, foggy breath, windy flurries, and a lively snowman. You can hear the snow crunch and you feel
like you’re IN the fog and cold snow storm….watch it in 3D if you can! The human movement, facial expressions, and
Kristoff’s awesome hair are all amazing.
We’ll probably see Kristoff’s boots for sale in the Ugg store pretty
soon. Elsa’s cute figure is inspiring
and yet false advertising at the same time. Kristen Bell did a terrific job too. Who knew she could sing? Who knew she studied opera while growing up? She's been holding out on us!If you LOVE the music from this movie and can't get enough, I've got great news for you! They released another version of the movie intended as a "Sing-A-Long" where audiences can join in on the music. Also released are some songs that didn't make it into the movie. You can watch those at: http://www.buzzfeed.com/hnew92/6-bonus-songs-from-frozen-that-you-need-to-hear-9qja
Things I didn’t like:
The African chant music seemed out of place until a friend of mine explained it wasn't African, but actually Scandinavian. Oh! My son (the animation student in college)
thought the artwork was so elegant that Olaf the Snowman seemed out of place
and a bit of an annoyance a la Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars. My sister disagreed and thought Olaf was a
welcomed comic relief, connecting the two sisters to their childhood
relationship. Speaking of Olaf, lovable
Josh Gad, who voices the enthusiastic snowman, praised Disney’s animation
talent by saying “If there’s something snow can do, Disney animators have
absolutely discovered it!” The Art
Direction team was sent to Norway
for inspiration for snow-filled mountains and even costuming on the film.
for inspiration for snow-filled mountains and even costuming on the film.
Funny line: “We finish each other’s….sandwiches.”
Things to look for:
- Famous artwork on walls in the palace. I especially love the Fragonard.
- Drool on Anna’s mouth when she’s asleep
- Aurora Borealis. That’s on my Bucket List for things to see before I die.
- The axe in the beginning scene.
- Romantic
robot dancing from the movie Hitch
when Anna and Hans sing “Our mental synchronization can have but one explanation.”
- Anna sings through the keyhole
- So much to see in the troll scene!
- Flynn and Rapunzel from Tangled have a cameo performance!
Insightful quotes:
- “Only true love can thaw a frozen heart.” – Pabbie/Grandpa
- “Some people are worth melting for.” - Olaf the Snowman
- “Don’t know if I’m elated or gassy, but I’m somewhere in that zone.” - Anna
- “You sacrificed for me?” “I love you.” - Anna & Elsa (something all sisters should say to one another)
- “The heart is not so easily changed, but the head can be persuaded.”
- "People make bad choices if they're mad or scared or stressed." - Troll
Tips for parents: No bad language. Thank you! Enough action for the boys to be
entertained, beautiful music for the girls to sing along to, and thought-provoking
character development for adults to enjoy.
Thanks to YouTube, you’ll be able to watch some of your favorite songs
and scenes again until the DVD hits store shelves. LOVE LOVE LOVE this movie.
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