Frozen is a computer-animated musical story produced Walt Disney Animations and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The story is loosely based on Hans Andersen’s story, ‘The Snow Queen’. In summary, the animated musical revolves around the relationship of two sisters; Elsa and Anna who are both princesses of a kingdom. After the revelation of Elsa’s hidden powers, she seeks refuge in the mountains but not before causing an eternal winter to happen. Anna, the younger sister, tries to find her and convince her to go back with the help of Kristoff, an orphan living with a reindeer.
Kristen Bell plays Anna while Idina Menzel plays the role of Elsa. Both are prominent musical singers. Actors also include, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad and Santino Fontana One of the first aspects of the movie that you will notice is the musical score. Even in the beginning, there is already show of potential with their opening music. In my opinion, it resembles the opening theme of Lion King, and that has always sent shivers up my spine. The first song is a powerful one, bringing the audience to a sort of captivation with the movie.
The next songs are wonderfully written as well. Everything coincides with the specific emotion that the scene is portraying. I would like to give emphasis to the song “Do You Wanna Build a Snowman? ” for it is a song that marked me. This song shows the relationship between the two sisters and how it has been changed by Elsa’s powers. Here you have a song that begins innocently and with a child-like energy but will leave you crying in the end. It is one of those 3-mminute scenes that would break your heart, and I think that Disney has made this a must in every movie.
Another song that has left such an impact to the audience is Idina Menzel’s ‘Let it Go’. Idina showcases her very powerful voice in this song which is appropriate for the song exhibits freedom and independence. Although some may argue that her voice does not suit well the character of Elsa, I believe that her mature and strong voice fits perfectly with the older character. Kristen Bell’s voice somehow entertained me. I think, it is a wonderful choice for Anna since she accurately portrayed the awkward, energetic yet insecure personality of Anna through voice.
Her singing was very much how you would expect a teenager to sing which is exactly what she needed to do for this film. Coupled with Idina’s powerful voice, their musical combination is a good example of a beautifully-constructed contrast. Overall, I think that this film has one of the best musical scores and deserves to be placed next to the pedestal of Lion King and Pocahontas. The story itself is a rollercoaster of emotions. First, they will showcase the love between two sisters but we will be disheartened as we see this relationship fall apart and then hope that everything gets fixed again.
For me, the part near the end of the movie did not do justice for the beginning of the film. We started with scenes that are highly emotional and nerve-wrecking but towards the end, the film has turned into one of those conventional Walt Disney movies. Although there is a major difference in how the things have ended in this musical; the sister saving the princess instead of the prince, I would have to say that the ending did not satisfy my expectation. I was seeking for grander emotions. Start the movie with good foundations and end it without breaking those foundations.
Except for that, I think that the movie has a great input of maturity in it. It is not as simple as most Disney stories go and it actually deals with a much more realistic problem like sibling relationship. Speaking of the difference in Walt Disney movies, this film focuses on the relationship between two sisters. Although we still have male love interests here, it is not necessarily a conventional boy-meets-girl kind of love story. Recently, Walt Disney Pictures have showcased movies that are interconnected to the idea of feminism.
As a woman, this kind of change is refreshing from all the boy-saves-girl typical stories. I see Walt Disney as a marker of what type of generation you live in. They reinvent themselves according to the new ideals and social reforms of the people. It just proves that the idea of Feminism has somehow grown stronger in this age. I watched this movie in 3D so my experience may be different from others when it comes to the aspect of visual arts. Even at the beginning of the movie, Walt Disney Animations has taken advantage of the theme of the movie which is mainly ice.
The trademark ‘snowflake’ appearance of frozen was created appropriately. It is simple enough to be remembered by the people who watched the film. It also amazes me how the graphics of this film progressed from the typical Disney movies. You can see it in the simplest things like how their dresses flow in time with their movement or the detailed graphics of their hair. The scene where they are thrown in a winter storm also caught my interest. I believe it has to do something with the boat stuck in ice and it looked so realistic.
Though, it may not be the best movie with regard to visual effects, it still has its own potential. Watching it in 3D makes you more appreciative of the graphic work because the details of the ice, snowflakes and frost are much clearer. What I love about this movie is its notion that true love comes in different forms. It is perfect for people who do not believe that true love equates to receiving affection from the opposite sex. It showcased that true love may come from family, friends and even yourself. It is a radical change but a good change nonetheless.
It teaches kids that meeting your prince charming is not the most important thing in life and that family must always come first. It’s a huge step forward from the typical ‘Someday My Prince Will Come’ kind of thinking from girls. So far, I would have to say that this film is one of my favorites among Disney pictures. The story has many twists and surprises, and is a good breather from all the typicality of animated movies. It is a family film with good singalong songs and will leave people of every age happy and warm inside despite its title, ‘Frozen’.
