We have dived into the unknown with Disney’s latest installment to its chilly universe of Frozen with Frozen II. As a big Disney fan myself, I can honestly say Frozen was never one of my favorites, as after a while I think we can all agree that building a snowman is anything that you’d like to hear again. I must say, though, this sequel was filled with tons of hilarious and amazing surprises.
The film starts in the past, giving us a peek at Elsa and Anna as children, playing with snow in their rooms. We see their parents and get to know them a little better as they tell the sisters a story about an enchanted forest that neighbored the kingdom of Arendelle. What happens next sends the story full-throttle into a whirlwind of emotions as Elsa sets out on a dangerous but remarkable path of events that ultimately teach the pair of sisters how to fix what’s been broken, and to make things right.
In the first Frozen, we watched Elsa take the throne of Arendelle and come to terms with her magic. Despite this, we just barely got to see who Elsa truly was. Frozen II gives us everything that we missed out on in the first film, and powerfully gives us an inside look at her mannerisms, thought process, hardships, and more. We see her struggle more with her truth, and more specifically her past, as she’s itching to know who she really is and where she can possibly come from. She’s not the only character we see develop, though, as Olaf himself has turned into a far more mature little snowman and offers tons of fun facts and questions for audiences to hear along the way. Much like her sister, we see a very different Anna in this film. With crazy mood swings, endless bravery, and one big leap of faith, we see the princess grow from fear and confusion into confidence and faith. There is no doubt that you’ll get to enjoy all the new sides to these iconic characters.
There are a handful of new characters, one of which is the cute little salamander, Bruni! Surprisingly enough, he is quite the powerful and pivotal character. And of course, how can we forget about Sven and Kristoff? This legendary duo smashes it in the big screen with their great chemistry and 80s rock ballad—oh, yeah. You might want to prepare yourself for some crazy Kristoff vocals.
Disney once again knocked it out of the park with their incredibly detailed animation, every frame of the movie felt immersive and and looked stunning. I still can’t wrap my head around the countless amount of hours they must have taken while recreating a flowing stream of water, and they did so flawlessly. The soundtrack itself is quite catchy—I’ve been humming multiple songs to myself since I left the theatre and I only just realized it! With its perfect moments of tenderness and just the right amount of hilarity, Frozen II is set to be a hit for families everywhere.
Frozen II is rated PG for its action, peril and some thematic elements. I recommend this film to audience members of all ages and rate it 4.5/5 stars.
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