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1. angelgutierrez 03.07.20 / 2pm

   I really enjoyed this review and all of it resonated with me. The main points made were very exact and on point. Frozen 2 was not as memorable as the the very first Frozen. I agree with you that “Into the Unknown” does a good job of capturing themes of taking risks, knowing where you are supposed to be and where you aren’t, and following your heart. This seems to be the main take away from the film, which is a great takeaway for all viewers, specifically younger viewers.
2. ninawelp2 03.07.20 / 5pm

   It has been a while since I have seen Frozen 2. This review was a perfect refresher, and very similar to my thoughts when I saw the film. I agree that the first Frozen movie was considerably better than the second. I do think it has to do with the story shown in Frozen 2 been done before. Compared to the first Frozen movie that was very original and successful. The one thing I would have to disagree with in this review is that I think that Olaf’s humor added to the film instead of taking away from the storyline.
3. Dana Nguyen 03.07.20 / 7pm

   I definitely enjoyed reading your review of Frozen 2 and I agree with your idea of the lack of originality. When you started talking about how the film features Olaf and utilizes him as an easy laugh, I only partly agree. Although it does seem logical for you to argue how it was an easy laugh, I think because it is an animated film, the snowman intrigues the younger audience. Although the human characters are also adored, a talking snowman definitely brings in a much larger young audience which I think is a smart tactic by the film makers. I do think that the plot in Frozen 2 was much less impactful than the first one because of the connection of the sisters but I see it as expected from a Disney sequel. Overall, well done.
4. Robert Nava 03.07.20 / 10pm

   I completely agree with this review of Frozen 2. I went into this film fresh after rewatching the first and after leaving from the film I just felt like meh. Sure the songs where stuck in my head and some of the jokes and funny moments from Olaf stuck with me but other than that it really just felt like an okay film. Although the story presented in Frozen 2 is a very interesting concept, it ends up falling a little flat because of how it is presented at times. One of the really good aspects of the film is how well the. film itself is animated. Although the viewer can tell it’s an animation there are certain affects such as the water and structures that look very life like in the film. The characters are also very lovable disney chracters and the songs are catchy and help the movie not get boring. I think that Olaf as a comic relief really helped the film because although his jokes at times have no relevance to the story they are just fun and that is what this movie is in the end made for, it’s made to have fun. I think that Frozen 2 was a good film on its own but when starting to compare it to the original it falls flat.
5. Emma Allen 03.08.20 / 6pm

   I really enjoyed this film. This movie gets you in your feels. it has its ups and downs, and it really plays with your emotions a lot. The storyline of this film is kind of all over the place, but the animation is so good, and it just shows how the film industry has grown over the past decade.
6. Chase Callister 03.09.20 / 10pm

   I have not watched Frozen 2 in awhile but usually I remember most parts from great movies I see. Frozen 2 does not fall under this category for me unfortunately. Similar to the review, I did not see the improvement of the characters, plot, intensity, etc. to warrant a sequel. It seems it was purely for money from my standpoint. There is nothing wrong with making a movie for money but it is obvious that it lacks certain elements that make a movie great. I wished I could see Anna’s evolution but she really stayed stagnant from the first to the prequel. There was also no hit song like “Let It Go”. Olaf was funnier in the Frozen 2 but it did not make up for the rest of the film’s shortcomings.
7. Alondra T Gonzalez 03.10.20 / 9pm

   I agree with your take on the film and is a film for everyone of all ages. This film was well written, executed and gave a good message to the audience. The biggest take away was about the individualistic characters and message. I had high hopes for the sequel but it just wasn’t as promising and adored as the first one, I also see the risks they took and saw a development in the characters. I can argue that I enjoyed this animation over the first. The last statement is spot on.
8. Allie Griswold 03.13.20 / 7am

   Although I have not yet seen Frozen 2, I can imagine that everything your wrote adds up to the truth. Usually sequel films are not as well done or memorable compared to the original film (with exceptions of course). Since I haven’t seen the film, I appreciated the quick summary/recap of Frozen 2 which helped me understand everything much better. I liked your point that Frozen made an impact because it was something we’d never seen before, while Frozen 2 seemed played out. Your review made some good points and was well written.
9. Max Brodie 05.28.20 / 8pm

   First off, it was really interesting to see how you related multiple parts of the movie to the songs so well. I think, while many disney movies or musicals do this that using music metaphorically through a movie gives it a lot of character. While I was not able to see Frozen 2 I had heard similar criticisms from other people, which I found believable. I find it interesting to see that you pointed out the overuse of olaf’s humor throughout the movie, and how it put a dent in the plot. I’m unhappy to hear such a great movie got a less than stellar sequel.
10. lucas eilbacher 05.30.20 / 4pm

    I enjoyed this review for the main reason being that I feel the same way about this film. Being my favorite character, Olaf was my main focus in this film and I can see that he received more love around the world due to the emotional connection we’re able to make with him from the start. It was produced well, had a good plot and message to the audience, however in my opinion, it was just a continuation of its previous film, Frozen. And because Frozen was such a big hit, it only made sense for them to make a second film. Comparing it to the first Frozen, I think it fell a little short of my own expectations.
11. Sofija Ninness 05.30.20 / 10pm

    While I really enjoyed watching Frozen 2, I agree with your claim that it was subpar the original. I found it interesting that you focused on certain elements such as the original songs, and the overuse of Olaf’s humor. When I first watched the film, I was very happy to see Olaf’s humor had stayed the same and that as a whole, his character remained mostly unchanged. However, I agree with you in that besides the comedy and beautiful “Into the Unknown”, the movie was severely lacking in plot development and character relations.
12. Emilee Doering 05.31.20 / 11pm

    I enjoyed watching Frozen 2 as a form of amusement but reading your review does make me realize how it lacked a real plot. The focus on Olaf saved the movie for me as he at least provided some cute comic relief. However, it is true that Anna was very flat character in this movie and while some more complexity was added to Elsa’s character through her relationship with the living forest, neither of them faced any major internal conflict that changed them. The classic Hollywood structure to set the stage, introduce the issue and then resolve it falls flat here because the conflict is weak compared to what the characters faced in the first movie and it was difficult to connect the major plot events as the whole storyline was very loosely related. I loved Frozen and was happy to watch the sequel but it did not totally live up to my expectations. But I also agree that “Into the Unknown” was a highlight of the movie and Idina Menzel is very talented.
13. YIFAN XU Xu 06.01.20 / 12pm

    I really like the film series of Frozen. Frozen 1 is a perfect film with a great song. And Frozen 2 gave me more surprises. Frozen 2, as a sequel to the first film, continues an important feature of the first Frozen – a song that fits the film perfectly. Frozen 1’s song is “Let It Go, and Frozen 1’s song is” Into the Unknown“, they are both very important for the film and also the feature of this kind of film. The right song can increase not only the audience’s viewing experience but also highlight the theme of the movie. Frozen 2 retained some characters of Frozen 1 while adding more characters to make the film more watchable.
14. NicolisI 06.02.20 / 3pm

    Having never seen Frozen or Frozen 2, I was intrigued by what all of the hype surrounding both movies (mainly the first), was about. I soon watched both and was disappointed. After reading this review, I now understand how others feel, and agree that it is easy to capture an audience with a very weak plotline, but an overall very compelling story. Unfortunately, the lack of depth and effort the directors put in shows you exactly what the movie is at its best, a Disney sequel that isn’t as good as the first one. Other than humor and some clever lines, there were no real and defining moments for any of the characters. Elsa’s song isn’t that motivating, and most of Olaf’s humor seems to be slightly off. However, the mise-en-scene of the movie is captivating, and you can tell Pixar made sure to highlight the beauty of the village in all of its summer glory. This is a very thorough review, and definitely gave me some insight on the film.
15. Astrid Bladh 06.02.20 / 5pm

    I really enjoyed reading your review, and overall I agree with you on most things that you bring up. The movie plot was very weak compared to the first movie, and the best part of it was, again, Olaf the snowman. Though, I do not really agree with what you are saying about the lack of conflict between Anna and Elsa during this second movie. Though it might not have been as explicitly shown as it was in the first movie, I think that almost every encounter between the two is loaded with feelings that reflect their inner conflicts, especially when it comes to Annas’s character. I think it is easier to understand the conflict if we also consider the first movie; After everything that happened (and almost happened) to the sisters and the whole town of Arendelle because of Elsa´s refusal to let anyone close to her, she is now again marking her distance to Anna, who has throughout the whole storyline been willing to sacrifice anything to help her sister, and who is every time able to let go of her hurt feelings in order to create a good relationship with her. I think that this definitely creates a conflict, although it is of a more implicit character than we are used to in children’s movies.
16. Julia Morse 06.04.20 / 11pm

    I liked your review on Frozen 2, even though I have not seen it yet. I think it is important that you brought up how it is hard for filmmakers to produce an original story line. It is important that you too noted, it didn’t live up to the standards of the first Frozen film. I enjoyed how you pointed out a soundtrack from the film that captured the themes throughout the film. It is important for the soundtrack, “Into the Unknown” got its point across by portraying taking risks, following your heart, and knowing where and where not to be. In my opinion, films are always better when you can identify the theme and message behind it. Well done.
17. Carolyn Stickney 06.05.20 / 3pm

    I enjoyed reading this review, but I would have to disagree that this film falls flat. I believe that it was well written and the world the filmmakers created was interesting. I personally think that Frozen 2 is actually better than the original and I found myself more engaged with this film. This is just my opinion and everyone is entitled to their own. I also believe that, while Into the Unknown is an amazing song, especially given airing Menzel’s amazing voice, I would say that Show Yourself is a much more powerful song and is the pinnacle of the movie and really shows the development that Elsa went through to become the best she could be. Overall, I see what you’re saying with this review, but I will respectfully disagree with you.
18. Marlene Gonzalez 06.06.20 / 3pm

    I remember this film as if it just came out not to long ago. I feel as though this film really intrigued many kids and possibly adults. After reading this review , It gave me an open mind and a completely different perspective on it. I found it interesting when u stated that it was “flat” . I wouldn’t have thought of it in that in that aspect considering all of the characters that were in the film. However, I do agree that these characters only appear to be given a short laugh and amusement. Because of the fact that the true meaning behind is pertained to be non exsitant.
19. Ciera Talavera 06.06.20 / 5pm

    I really enjoyed this film. I loved this first one and this one did not disappoint. The change from having a princess needing saving, to a queen saving her own people was really awesome to see. The film also showed us that you do not need to go through everything alone, Elsa wanted to do it by herself and would not ask for help, but then figures out that she cannot do it alone and that it was okay to ask for help. The animation was also incredible, the girls’ hair was so amazing and realistic to actual hair. It was amazing to see the effort put into such small details that made the film so great.
20. Destiny Lopez 06.06.20 / 6pm

    I really enjoyed watching this film myself! I thought the choice of colors and the plot itself was interesting. All Elsa wants is for everyone around her to be safe and to stay the same unless it were to put everyone in harm’s way and she was willing to keep absolutely everyone out of it even if it meant for her to lie and take off on her own. The voice in the very beginning had already foreshadowed that the voice was the most important part of the film representing her mother and everything that her mother represented in her mother in her past life. The scene where Elsa is trying to fight the ocean was very intense and instead of fighting, she became a companion and riding a “water horse” across the sea to get her to where the voice was calling. The idea to this film and becoming united with nature instead of being at this constant war with them. This can relate to the real world where humans take advantage over the nature we have left including animals. Instead of taking land, we should be healing it because in the end, we are nothing without it.
21. Lillie McGuire 06.06.20 / 6pm

    I enjoyed watching Frozen 2 from home because I jail broke my fire tv remote. So now I am able to watch all new movies that come out right away when there not on netflix or hulu. As a type of entertainment however when I read your response it made me understand how it did not have a genuine plot. The attention on Olaf spared the film for me as he in any event gave some charming lighthearted element. In any case, the facts confirm that Anna was a balanced character in this film and keeping in mind that some greater multifaceted nature was added to Elsa’s character through her relationship with the living timberland, neither of them confronted any major inside clash that transformed them. The great Hollywood structure to set the stage, present the issue and afterward resolve it crashes and burns here on the grounds that the contention is powerless contrasted with what the characters looked in the main film and it was hard to interface the significant plot occasions as the entire storyline was inexactly related. I adored Frozen and was glad to watch the continuation however it didn’t thoroughly satisfy my hopes.
22. nriosherrera19 06.06.20 / 7pm

    I have never seen Frozen 2, however I have seen Frozen, the first one a couple of times. Frozen 2 has never really caught my attention, which agrees with your point of it not making a big impact to the audience due to dullness.I never knew that this was considered an actual fairy tale In my opinion, I think the main reason anybody watched Frozen 2 was to see Olaf’s character.Frozen 2 seems to entertain the kids which means its a good enough movie, although not as good as the first one.The fact that the glossed over what seems to be very good points in the story shows that this film was mainly made to satisfy those asking for a sequel and just collecting money. Anyways Totally love your review, very intreged to watch Frozen 2 now!
23. Britney Saguache 06.06.20 / 8pm

    Reading these reviews gave me whole different perspective on this movie, I guess coming from Disney and its previous works, Disney movies have a HUGE standard for how they make people feel. I agree with what the reviewer said, but sequels I feel like never do as good but theres some that do. I really enjoyed Frozen 2, and the message it gave, you don’t have to go through hardships alone with whoever is in your circle.I think this movie does good at explicitly showing the implicit message. I really enjoy that romance isn’t the main focus in this Disney movie. I enjoy the nature aspect of this movie and how it needs to be heard and taken care of. Also Olaf made me laugh hard in this move, I really enjoyed his character in this movie.
24. Charlotte Kelly 06.06.20 / 8pm

    The only reason I was entertained by the film was because of the comedic snowman and the cute fire lizard. I thought this review brought a lot of valid points up about how the film seemed to fall flat compared to the first movie. I also noticed that many of the events and characters in the enchanted forest didn’t resígnate in my brain. It seemed to be clouded by the comedic snowman. I would also agree with you that the song had very little to do with the actual content of the film and didn’t provide much support for the storyline. Overall the film lacked any major, complex conflicts.
25. CameronBaron 06.06.20 / 8pm

    I typically enjoy many of the animated movies from Disney these days, and while Frozen 2 was entertaining, it was weaker than its predecessor. This review was absolutely correct in it being weaker than Frozen. The comedic relief went way too far and because of that, it lost all degree of seriousness, a problem in many movies today. The snowman, while being somewhat funny, also ruined the movie in a way. The animation was probably the highlight of the film, it was incredible. Overall, this movie was pretty mediocre compared to other animated films by Disney.
26. Luis Ibarra 06.06.20 / 9pm

    I totally agree with your review and your point of view in the way that you wrote this. I believed that the standers for Frozen 2 where high because of the high expectation from Frozen. This type of film do relay on the music it has. The main reason why the original Frozen was so successful was because of the hit song “Let It Go”. This movie seem to try to imitate the last film but it was not able to catcher that same flare the original had.
27. Gary McGowan Jr 06.06.20 / 11pm

    This is my niece’s favorite film because of all the singing and colors they use in it and I’m not going to lie. I thought it was amusing because of the funny snowman. I highly agree with all the other people’s responses because I can’t tell we all have seen it and like the same parts or characters that’s in it. One thing I can disagree is that I personally believe that the first is better than this one because of the storyline and how it ended and the doings they add in it and how it caught veryone who watched it attention
28. travis_getty 07.09.20 / 11am

    I agree that the standards of Frozen 2 were a lot higher because of the commercial success from the original Frozen movie. Personally, I think this is due to the fact that the sequels are really never as good as the original film. It is hard to follow up a blockbuster film and soundtrack the original Frozen movie contributed. Not to mention that the song “Let It Go” penetrated mainstream radio and musical charts while the newer songs did not. Overall it is very hard to follow up a huge commercial success and expect an even larger success the second time.
29. Malta Olhiser 07.17.20 / 2pm

    Thank you for this review of Frozen 2! I loved the first Frozen, but I haven’t gotten around to watching the second one yet and this review makes me want to watch it right now! I was very hesitant to watch the second one due to the fact that it wasn’t talked about as much but I also feel like you can never make the second movie as good as the first one especially when the first one made such a huge impact. I find it unfortunate that there wasn’t a strong sense of character between Elsa and Anna since they were the reason why the first movie was so powerful. I can’t wait to watch the second and find out for myself!
30. Gabrielle Jose 07.18.20 / 3pm

    I agree! Frozen 2 seems to have been held to such a high standard because of the large popularity of the first. I enjoy how in the sequel, the movie seemed to be more well rounded in the sense of focusing on each of the main characters somewhat more equally than the first movie. For example, the audience is alongside Kristoff and his struggle for confidence to propose to Anna, and he even had his own song (twice!). To be honest, Kristof’s Lost in the Woods was the best performance in the movie, because of the design of his solo. However, I believe that Frozen 2 was held to such a high standard was the commonality that the sequels of movies are almost never as good as the original, and to be honest, I personally liked Frozen 2 a lot more than the first, but that’s just my opinion.
31. Jake Nordstrom 07.18.20 / 6pm

    Kimberli,
    Unfortunately, I have to agree with your review on the film Frozen 2. While I was not really quite fond of the original Frozen in the first place, I had absolutely realized how big of a hit it was, and expected a LOT more from the second movie. You said it best yourself, this film really did show how hard it must be to come up with an original plot and story line. I came to the same conclusion that Olaf was mostly a distraction in the film, and while some could say that the story at least came to a close, it was missing the “Hero’s Journey” aspect. It is very accurate to say that there was no major character transformation, and I guess that’s because they “already did that” in the first one, but it honestly just made this film a lot less interesting. It kind of gave me an unsatisfied feeling, because the ending is not really much of an ending. However, I did really enjoy reading your review, because I appreciate your effort to bring out the positives on the film while also giving some constructive criticism that made my “unsatisfied feeling” a little more satisfied. Thank you for sharing!
32. Bella Angelina Camacho 07.18.20 / 6pm

    I agree with the dissatisfaction about Frozen 2 not being unique like the first Frozen. I disagree with the statement about how the characters did not undergo personal transformation, although Elsa or Anna did not change, I believe Olaf is the one that changed. In the first film, we do not see Olaf in any emotions except for happiness, unlike in Frozen 2 when Olaf discovers what feeling angry is like. We like to think that Elsa and Anna are the main characters of the film, but Olaf is not just someone that is there to attract children, he is someone that can show what it is like to be a person of support. He shows that it is ok to have your opinions, but also to follow those that you care about; without Olaf, anna and Elsa would not have the same connection they had as children.
33. Destiny Simentales 07.18.20 / 6pm

    Hello Kimberli,
    It has been quite awhile since I have watched Frozen 2. I do have to agree that “Into the Unknown” was not as memorable as “Let it go” which I was kind of disappointed about but it did a good job on the theme that it had which like you said was Taking risk. I do have to agree with you that it lacks originality and Olaf was the only character that I feel gave the audience a good laugh. I have to say I think olaf added to the film and kind of made it funny. Overall the film was good. It wasn’t as great as the first movie but I really enjoyed your review!
34. Armando Gomez 07.18.20 / 8pm

    Hi Kimberli, it’s been a while since I have watched Frozen 2, but what I can remember from it and including your review, reminded me of all the great feelings I felt while watching the film itself. A point that I would like to emphasize in my review that I absolutely love about this movie, is the fact that you don’t see many movies quite like this one. Most Disney movies have the stereotypical storyline of where the big strong man has the courage to fight for the woman they want, but this film completely changes the script and promotes women empowerment. As opposed to making the strong one of the movie a man, instead, Elsa and Anna are seen as the two most powerful people in this movie, and instead of the movie going in a romantic direction, it instead focuses on the relationship between two sisters and how powerful that can be. Like I said before, I don’t think we have ever seen this type of element brought to the film industry yet, and I’m sure this won’t be the last time we see this.
35. Jordyn Constantine 07.18.20 / 8pm

    Hello Kimberli,
    Though I have never seen Frozen 2, I have seen Frozen, and let me just say that when movies make a sequel they never come close to being as good as the first. Also, I too believe that Olaf could be a character that distracts the audience from how good or bad the movie really is. That is because Olaf makes everyone laugh, he is everyone’s favorite character, so everyone’s initial interest was peaked before the movie even came to theaters. In my opinion, I thought the plot of the movie was sweet, from what you had to say, but I do think that they should have included another love story to make it more awe-inspiring. Also, I feel like everyone could relate to Elsa’s character because we have all once felt the urge to leave our quiet lives and go out and adventure elsewhere.
36. Jayro Vera 07.18.20 / 11pm

    Hello,
    You did a good job reviewing Frozen 2. Although Frozen 2 was a good film, I also agree with that it felt unbalanced and kind of jumbled all over the place. I also agree with you, although I hate it, but sequels are usually never as good as the first film. The first film is always so good and classic, but then it seems like directors do not have a strong idea of a plot for the sequels, unlike with book sequels, film sequels tend to be harder to master and make just as good as the first film. Frozen 2, although a good child or family film to watch, the lack of a classic storyline makes the first Frozen way superior to Frozen 2.
37. Kylie Newland 07.18.20 / 11pm

    I agree with your conclusion about Frozen 2. While I (like almost everyone else that saw the movie) found myself entertained and impressed by the vocals in Into the Unknown, the stunning visual effects that Disney has become known for, and excited for the reprise of the well-loved original characters from the first film, I found the movie overall fell flat. In my opinion, Disney relied far too heavily on its loyal fan base to defend the gaps they neglected to fill in the plot, and to fall bait to the sub-par writing and comedic style. The lack of originality and obvious pandering towards anyone willing to spend money to go see it tells me that Frozen II was less than a work of artistic merit, and more a means to a paycheck.
38. Kylie Newland 07.18.20 / 11pm

    I agree with Kimberly’s conclusion about Frozen 2. While I (like almost everyone else that saw the movie) found myself entertained and impressed by the vocals in Into the Unknown, the stunning visual effects that Disney has become known for, and excited for the reprise of the well-loved original characters from the first film, I found the movie overall fell flat. In my opinion, Disney relied far too heavily on its loyal fan base to defend the gaps they neglected to fill in the plot, and to fall bait to the sub-par writing and comedic style. The lack of originality and obvious pandering towards anyone willing to spend money to go see it tells me that Frozen II was less than a work of artistic merit, and more a means to a paycheck.
39. jacob cordova 07.19.20 / 10am

    Hey Kimberli, I really enjoyed reading your review on “Frozen 2.” I agree with your thoughts that we have seen movies like Frozen 2 many times and that the first Frozen was better. The first Frozen does have more memorable songs than the second but to be honest I really enjoyed the music in the second movie. I also like that they put Olaf more in this film. I thought parts with Olaf in this film were very funny especially when he’s telling the Enchanted villagers the story on how they got there. I know the movie is kinda corny and has been made similar but I believe it is still a good film.
40. Isabella Dacosta 07.19.20 / 2pm

    I loved reading this review especially because you wrote about how the Mise-en-scene interaction with the characters and music provided the main take away from the film. I also liked that it didn’t go much into detail about the plot, it was more of an analysis which is what I was looking for. On another note, The visuals and graphic design surrounding this movie were just incredible. The way the different characters and even the setting was portrayed gave the audience a true disney feel. Even though Frozen 2 had many prominent features, I agree that there was no strong plot line or character development between relationships.
41. ccravenacts 07.19.20 / 4pm

    Hello Kimberli,

    I throughly enjoyed reading your review of “Frozen 2” and wholehartedly agree with you on the story being sub-par compared to the previous one. The first one had so much more conflict and plot progression and your insight on the development of the characters was very agreeable. Its like you said, the first one was basically a life-or-death decision, whereas Frozen 2 only made “Elsa a little more wild, Anna not so much”. I also felt this way and refused to watch Frozen 2 for a long time until I accidentaly watched it when it was on the TV as the special effects grabbed me to watch the rest. I feel like this was just a way to make more money on the “frozen: franchise instead of leaving it alone. However, there were some memorable songs that stuck into my mind, “Into the Unknown” for example, but other than the catchy songs and the “magical effects”, the story didnt seem to match the same level, which is what I wouldve loved to see. I kept saying to myself, “why would they make a sequel when everything was resolved?”. Thats like grasping at straws without any clear plan instead of leaving something unsolved for the future, hence “end credit scenes”. If there was probably something left to solve at the end of the first film, Frozen 2 would’ve had a chance to put in a little more “punch”.
42. Holly Graybill 07.19.20 / 10pm

    I really enjoyed your review of Frozen 2. I agree that the plot does fall a little flat in comparison to the original Frozen. While the soundtrack and animations are great, the plot seems to be lacking. However I really enjoyed all the Olaf jokes, he is definitely my favorite character. I really like your point about how Elsa and Anna were lacking in character development. I think that there was much more depth to their characters in the first film. Overall, I enjoyed Frozen 2, but I definitely prefer the original.
43. Wilma Malmstrom 09.09.20 / 9pm

    Me and my friend felt nostalgic one evening so we went to see Frozen 2 in the movie theater. I must say I think the first movie was better than the second one. As you said it is hard to come up with an original story and spinn off the first movie that was inspired by a story. However, I think the movie did have some good parts. For example, the music is amazing even though it is hard to top the music from the first movie. I don’t think any of the songs are on the same level as “Let it Go” and looking at the reactions to the songs, none of them were a hit. What I like about Disney is that they always have some comedy in them and as you said the character Olaf was “designed for an easy laugh from the audience”, some people might think it feels too surrealistic, but I like it. Also the animation is amazing and I wouldn’t be expecting anything else either since it is a Disney movie and they have a big budget. I think it is a good movie, it is a children’s movie so the story can’t be too complicated because then they wouldn’t understand. I enjoyed watching Frozen 2, but it is not a movie that was memorable.
44. Kristine Fimlaid 09.13.20 / 11pm

    This review really helped me make sense and put into words how much I disliked Frozen 2 compared to the first one. The word “flat” in the review really resonated with me because that’s what it felt like. There wasn’t much going on, it almost felt like this movie was only made to make the young fans make their parents spend money on watching the movie. I do agree that olaf was given more time in the movie and he is probably my favorite so that was a plus. Overall, I agree with this review that there needed to be more to the story.
45. Kristine Fimlaid 09.13.20 / 11pm

    This review really helped me make sense and put into words how much I disliked Frozen 2 compared to the first one. There wasn’t much going on, it almost felt like this movie was only made to make the young fans make their parents spend money on watching the movie. The word “flat” in the review really resonated with me because that’s what it felt like. I do agree that olaf was given more time in the movie and he is probably my favorite so that was a plus. Overall, I agree with this review that there needed to be more to the story.
46. Riley Bream 10.02.20 / 10am

    I really enjoyed your review but I can’t say that I necessarily agree with all of your opinions. I felt as though the first Frozen was drab and to far aiming at a specific audience. Frozen 2 seemed to be created with the entire family in mind, rather than just the young girls. I also think that the role reversal of the damsel in distress and lost without a man was taken from Anna and instead put onto her male counterpart when she went off to fight battles on her own. The role reversal originally came as a shock to me but once I thought about why it was because I was so used to women singing ballads about being lost without their romantic partner. I do agree with you that the characters remained somewhat 2 dimensional throughout the film and I think it is safe to say that a lot of this film could be character introductions and expositions of sequels and spin off movies we will see in the future.
47. Alexis Zbinden 10.06.20 / 10am

    Kimberli,
    Thank you for describing the main issue with this movie. As a Disney lover, I can see why many people older than 10 were disappointed with this movie. The main problem with this movie is the increased amount of conflict resolution. I felt as if every problem in this movie was solved too quickly, and there was not enough time for the characters to really struggle with anything. I did watch the docuseries for this movie and my main takeaway is that the producers and director really rushed a lot of stuff in at the last second, and I think that clearly shows in the film. Scenes that were meant to be transformative and meaningful lacked the emotional depth and struggle that they needed. I felt if the producers spent maybe another 6 months on this movie instead of rushing it all at the end, the film would feel much more evenly paced and would contain the struggle and emotional depth it is clearly missing. Even though this movie does have great moments, and I still enjoyed the film overall, there are too many spots in the film that felt rushed and incomplete. Thank you for sharing your perspective!
48. Gabriela Covarrubias 10.11.20 / 7pm

    After reading this reveiw I realized I am not the only one who thinks nothing can top Frozen (2013). I really enjoyed this review because I also agree that “Into the Unknown” was catchy but not as memorable as “Let It Go”. I like how you mentioned Elsa’s character in Frozen 2 (2019), she does seem to be more outgoing. I also agree with how you said that Elsa now Anna had changed throughout the film, which made it a little less interesting as well. Overall, a great review, really blunt and honest.
49. India Rosario 10.13.20 / 5pm

    I completely agree that Frozen 2 fell flat. It tried to capture some really dark themes concerning their parents’ death and secrets, but the olaf humor consistently ruined the moments. It didn’t match the tone at all. I also felt this way about Christof. His character in this film was centered around him trying to propose to Ana at the worst times, but he never figured it out. He was a flat character who was only there to be awkward and save Ana when she needed help. The plot itself had a lot of plot holes which was disappointing. Although the film was visually gorgeous with a mystical mise-en-scene through the settings and costumes, that is all it had going for it.
50. Tyler Ward 10.14.20 / 3pm

    As a 20 year old male, I had little appeal towards watching Frozen 2, but managed to view it for the benefit of my girlfriend at the time. I wasn’t blown away by any means, but this review truly opened my eyes regarding the lack of plot points throughout. Anna, as was said in the review, seems boring, uninteresting and almost flat in a way, providing no large plot altering scenes from memory. On the other hand, as you said, Elsa was focused on a bit more, and was given a better character arc, but it ultimately felt like neither of the two main characters had any internal conflict that altered their characters. The conflict in this film was lacking in a sense, especially compared to the troubles they faced in the first Frozen. Even though they may have used the classic Hollywood structure, substance from the conflicts was a bit dismal. As the review said though, “Into the Unknown” was a great addition. Even though it may not have had the same impact that “Let it Go” had on the first film, it was still a portrayal of the fantastic Idina Menzel, and her acting and singing abilities. Your review has opened my eyes about this sequel, and I thank you for that.

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