Princess Anna (Kristen Bell) of Arendelle is excited for her sister, Elsa (Idina Menzel). For so long, they've been shut out from the people by their late mother and father. Now, Elsa's going to be the Queen and they'll be shut out for no longer. She even meets Prince Hans (Santino Fontana) and falls for him. Things go wrong when Elsa accidentally reveals her hidden powers to create snow and ice to the people of Arendelle.
Elsa retreats to the mountains and blankets the entire Kingdom into winter. Anna decides to follow her to reason with her. Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) the mountain man, his reindeer Sven and Olaf the Snowman (Josh Gad) join her. It's not going to be easy, considering she has to get between her insecure sister and bad guys who want to kill her.
The film has many things going right for it. Songwriters Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez create some of the most memorable Disney songs since the early 90's. The instrumental score, by Christophe Beck, is equally memorable. Its artistic design, especially its snowy scenes, are also great.
It also helps to have an excellent cast of characters. Anna and Elsa are compelling and likable leads, even after the latter embraces her powers too much. Kristoff is also likable and so is Prince Hans, at first. The comic relief sidekicks, namely Sven and Olaf, are also much welcome. A minor villain, the Duke of Weaseltown ... Weselton (Alan Tudyk), was also enjoyable.
Unlike most of the animated films this year, Frozen is better than OK. It's just great. As usual, whether you see it in 3D or Flatscreen is up to you. You're getting an amazing animated movie either way.
The film is preceded by a new Mickey Mouse cartoon, Get A Horse!, starring Walt Disney himself. It seems like a novelty feature, but its true nature was a pleasant surprise. It's a great opening to an already great feature.
The film is preceded by a new Mickey Mouse cartoon, Get A Horse!, starring Walt Disney himself. It seems like a novelty feature, but its true nature was a pleasant surprise. It's a great opening to an already great feature.
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