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1. Carl Hansson 02.18.14 / 12am

   Agree, Frozen is a super nice feel good film that most people would enjoy!
2. Jennifer Sheppard 03.17.14 / 1am

   I still have yet to see this movie. I didn’t know this Disney made such a comeback (not sure if quite call it that) with this new animated yet until I saw every other post on my Facebook about Frozen. I haven’t heard any of the songs yet or cover songs because I want to enjoy it myself. I am waiting till it comes out on BluRay. I love Disney musicals that is good for all ages!
3. Alessandra Elder 03.17.14 / 10pm

   I agree with this – great review! I especially love the part where you mention that it reminded you why you fell in love with Disney. I felt this way too. Over the years I’ve lost interest in animated/Disney movies, but Frozen warmed my heart. It reminded me how creative and relatable Disney movies are, in turn reminding me of Disney’s magic. Disney is truly an incredible production company and this review put a lot of my feelings about Frozen into words! Also I completely share your love for Olaf, I think he’s seriously my favorite Disney character ever. He is SO funny, innocent, and bursting with love; I can’t understand why anyone wouldn’t fall in love with him. A movie based on Olaf would probably break charts. Great review, keep it up!
4. Michelle 03.18.14 / 3pm

   I very much agree with your review about Disney’s Frozen! I personally love Disney movies, and I grew up watching them, so of douse Frozen is not different. I too think that one of the most spectacular things that Disney does is make their animated movies so enjoyable for any agree group. The music was catchy and really entertaining. Frozen was also somewhat different in a humorous way, they kind of mocked the theme of other Disney movies. The line in the movie, “You can’t marry someone you just met!” is funny because that is exactly what happens in almost all of the Disney princess movies! Overall this film was great, and so was your review on it!
5. Aleck Husch 03.21.14 / 12pm

   I just recently watched Frozen and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I had heard so much good about the film, but didn’t think it could be that amazing – and I was wrong. Your review depicts Frozen in a fantastic manor. This film truly did remind me how incredible Disney movies were and I loved it. Watching this, I felt like a kid again and it was as awesome feeling. “Do you want to build a snowman,” has been stuck in my head since I watched the movie as well. I, too, adore Olaf. While so much was happening in the film that was taken seriously, he was like a breath of fresh air that kept you laughing as the most intense of times. I really do love your review and completely resonate with your feelings about both the movie and the characters.
6. shannonpenrose 03.23.14 / 9pm

   This is a nice review. I saw Frozen a couple of months ago and really enjoyed it. This film featured a few great songs, entertaining humor, and had a unique storyline. Recently, it seems as if Disney is attempting to make their characters more complex/developed. In the past, most Disney movies revolved around a young woman who needed a Prince to come and solve all of her problems; in the case of this movie, the main characters realize that the bond they have with their sister is what is most important. The animation was very nice, and all of the songs were catchy. The humor was able to reach audiences both young and old. My little sister loved it, and I even caught myself laughing at times, especially in scenes involving the snowman. This was one of the best Disney movies I have seen in a while and I believe it is certainly on the road to becoming a classic. It has has had a lot of success so far, and it honestly deserves it all.
7. Alyssa Junco 04.02.14 / 12pm

   I jumped on the Frozen bandwagon just this week and I am so glad I did. I think frozen was the push that Disney needed to really revive its respectability amongst adults. Within the past years there have been an abundance of documentaries, essays, and lectures that have diminished the value of Disney movies arguing the general ideas of the films set unrealistic expectations for the children watching. Disney movies were once a favorite pastime but because of these anti-disney documentaries, disney films slowly inched towards having a bad reputation. Frozen put up a fight for Disney, keeping up with the ever changing society, by calling out these misconceptions disney has created in the minds of children. Frozen commented on the “old-disney” ideal that you do not find a prince charming in an instant, that love takes work. It presented the idea that ones natural abilities should not be tampered with or hidden but instead given attention, to develop it into it’s best form. The trolls were the voice of civility, touching on the idea that true love comes from within, not from looks. Like Felice Larsson said, ” it doesn’t matter if you’re 4 years old or 50″ because the movie is so wonderfully crafted as to engage children through music and adults through its narrative. I thought it was a great movie and a revolutionary step for Disney.
8. Sam Abkin 04.28.14 / 5pm

   I totally agree that Disney films are amazing to watch if you’re 4 or 50. I loved Tangled, but haven’t seen Frozen yet. I have heard great things about Frozen, and that’s a Disney movie worth watching. I am curious to see who this Olof character is. I think Disney always does an amazing job at creating characters you can fall in love with. I haven’t watched it yet, but this review made me more eager to watch it.
9. Spencer Buckley 07.03.14 / 10am

   It is hard to see how Disney keeps producing these movies that just generate billions of dollars of revenue every year. But with Frozen Disney scores big time with this movie netting around two billion dollars in the box office. Even though I am a guy I loved the movie and so did many of my other males friends because the story is really enticing and it is very unique. It appeals to that sisterhood audience because of the relationship between Else and Anna but there is also the romantic relationship as there is in every Disney film. Anna and Sven have that original dislike one another relationship and they start to grow on one another which is a typical Disney storyline.
10. Taylor Hay 07.05.14 / 6pm

    I have to agree with everything mentioned in the review. I absolutely loved this movie, to the point that I have probably seen it about ten times. I believe the film deserved the two Oscars it received, especially for Best Animated Feature Film of the Year.
    The plot line was complex but simple at the same time with minimal main characters and one mission. To add to the amazing animation and voices, they screenwriters added songs into the movie which took the film in a whole different route. The way they put the film together and had everything so in-sync worked on their behalf. It’s a must see and I recommend it to everyone.
11. Matilde McCallick 07.05.14 / 10pm

    I agree with the above comments as well.
    Although I would say that there was something different about Frozen than that of previous Disney movies, both older and more recent. That being the premise of love in the film. Most of the time, we are aware that a character has strong familial bonds but the main love story focus is that between the protagonist and their romantic interest. In Frozen, however, the love story seemed to fall between Anna and Elsa, it was the story of sisterly love, which is in many respects unconditional and far more complex than romantic love. I think that is directing choice we’ve yet to see very often in animated film. However, with the film’s popularity it can only mean we are headed towards a direction in film wherein with the rise of animation, the complexity and overall plot value will increase in depth as well. As always, Disney does it well. Frozen was wonderful.
12. Alice Cen 07.18.14 / 9pm

    I love this review you wrote about Frozen. I love Disney movies as well and I feel after watching this movie it made me remember why I love Disney as much as I do. I had the same problem, having the song stuck in my head. Some of the softball girls first sang it and it made me wonder where it came from. They were the one who suggested the movie. I love the story line of this movie and the song and everything goes well with the film. The graphics and motion picture is so beautiful especially when Elsa changes into the Ice Queen and builds her castle. I feel that, having magical castles is signature to Disney’s work of art.
13. rarce 07.25.14 / 7pm

    While I like the movie Frozen I really didn’t enjoy it as much as a lot of others. I also thought that the movies popularity went far above what it should have been. While yes Frozen is a great movie, it was a little bit silly and wasn’t as good as some of the other movies of recent years. Tangled and Brave were far better movies then Frozen was yet Frozen was received better. I think that is because of the music. The music was what really made Frozen, especially Let it Go and Do you want to build a Snowman. Other parts of the movie were very unnecessary such as the trolls. They could have left that part out or, even better, expanded on them a little bit.
14. Taylor Stanek 10.24.14 / 11am

    When I watched the film Frozen for the first time I didn’t get as much joy as everyone else did. Yes the songs are great and I still find myself singing to them, but I thought it was going to exceed my standards. I did like the plot and setting of this movie and thought it would be more of an enjoyable movie for younger children, but not for me. I have recently been seeing a lot of people putting videos on YouTube and Facebook of them pretending to be Anna and Elsa and lip syncing to “Do You Wanna Build A Snowman”. I find those very funny and influencial because more and more people keep doing it!
15. Chloe Behm 11.05.14 / 1pm

    I loved your review on the movie Frozen. I agree that this movie just took of with ratings which was well deserved. It also reminded me how much I love disney. This movie was perfect for kids of all ages as well adults, I had a great time watching this film. At first I was unaware that it had so much music in it and did not enjoy it as much the first time I watched it but after hearing the songs outside of the movie I really started to like them and they became very catchy and then I watched the movie again and loved it! It is now one of my favorite movies! Thanks for the review, I really enjoyed it.
16. Angela Ostermeier 11.08.14 / 10pm

    I really liked your review of this movie because I think you perfectly state the most important pieces of the story while also explaining the box office revenue and Disney fantastic rise in sales based on the trio of new Disney princesses stories added to the brand. I think so many people resonated with the story because of the characters themselves. I know that for me I took this story very personally because I have a little sister and at times I could definitely be a tad “cold” to her, but in the end I love her and that’s just like the ending of the story. Thanks for the review.
17. Mimmi Karlsson 02.02.15 / 10am

    This is such a cute and warm movie- even though it takes place in a snowy environment. I agree that no matter how old you are, you can, and probably will, always love Disney movies. I love to see that Elsa stands on her own without a king next to her. Girl Power! Great review!
18. Mina Gilbertsson 02.03.15 / 10am

    I totally agree with you that all ages can see this movie. I love Elsa’s independence and Anna’s golden heart. Despite their separation during the movie, they still truly love each other which is shown in the end.
19. Megan Genovese 02.28.15 / 8pm

    I very much agree with this review! Although, strangely, I was not a fan of Disney movies growing up! I never really got into them or was a kid that watched them over and over. I don’t think I had much patience for movies then. So, when everyone was going NUTS over “Frozen”, it didn’t even cross my mind that i would ever watch it! But, to my surprise, i did…..and I LOVED IT! And just like the author above said, it doesn’t matter if you are four or fifty! This was a movie for all ages! How could you not love it!? As for being a movie targeted for the kids i thought it was extremely appropriate with a great, dynamic story line. “Frozen” involves many cute, like-able characters for the kids to admire and adore. Not to mention the sales went crazy in the box office. I hear they are making a second movie. Hope its just as great as the first!
20. Katie Chastain 03.12.15 / 8pm

    I completely agree with this review of Frozen and the fact that everyone can relate to it, whether you are a kid or an adult because of the plot and moral of the story. I work with kids and see movie trends go by so fast, but Frozen is one that has been consistent and is a film that even the parents do not mind watching and singing with their kids. As well, the songs within the movie are completely catchy and I found myself singing them constantly too. The voices within the musical are completely perfect for their characters too, and overall, Frozen is an amazing, catchy movie that is produced well with a storyline that intrigues everybody and morals that most can relate to.
21. Danielle Carvalho 07.17.15 / 9pm

    I’m glad other people appreciate Frozen for the fantastic movie it is. I love animation, and no one does it better than Disney and Pixar. The family friendly Disney model of movie making is still strong. They have a long established history of making entertaining and profitable movies for the whole family. In the past few years especially, they have begun to focus more on the self sufficient (if also slightly flawed) Princess, rather than the more “traditional” Princess. One of the things I love most about Frozen is the emphasis on family values. The fact that the act of true love that saves Anna doesn’t come from Kristoff, but from Elsa, her sister, says so so much about how far we have come in relation to the Princess model.
22. Mikayla Cobb 07.13.17 / 11am

    I agree with you 100% when you say it doesn’t matter if your 4 years old or 50, Frozen is an enjoyable movie to watch!
    I grew up watching all kinds of different Disney movies, and this one is by far one of my favorite ones to watch just because I love the musical part and especially the talking snowman! You find that the music and theme songs are very catchy. From time to time during the summertime when I coach kids swimming, I’l find that the frozen theme song will be playing during the kids warm ups and you still see the kids all perked up over it. This film just seems like one that will stay popular for some time. Aside from the musical part of the film, I really enjoyed the story line just because it’s not about your “traditional” princess, but more about people with flaws and how to accept your flaws. I think that Frozen is an overall great film for all age.
23. Casey Petek 03.05.20 / 4pm

    I absolutely LOVED the Frozen movie. Not only for it’s astounding compilation of melodies that flow so smoothly, but also because of it’s message to girls; Anna, at all costs, saves her sister. Some prince didn’t swoop in and save the day, Anna did. It showed female empowerment in a subtle, courageous way that still uplifted the goodhearted Kristoff. Because it’s animated, everything is very purposeful. From the facial expressions to the subtle denotations of a fearful Elsa, this film does an amazing job at setting the mise-e-scene.
24. Daniel Lozada 07.23.21 / 2am

    Hey Felice, I think that this movie did a great job showing the setting of the mise-en-place as it was a powerful and emotional but beautiful setting that created the mood and tone of the movie. I really liked your review of this movie I think it was cool to see a queen exile herself instead of someone else. I think it’s awesome you watched the Swedish dubbed version of this I wish I could get my hands on that I seen Frozen so much in my life. But I do agree with you on this is why you love Disney that anyone could watch this movie even if your 4 or 50. Great job on this review I think you definitely did this movie justice with your review.

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