2013’s Frozen melts away the traditional Disney fairytale ideals, in replace of a heartfelt tale of two sisters, earning the important lesson that “some people are worth melting for”.
Disney’s Frozen exhibits a new perspective on their trademark magical romance, as they put the spotlight on the empowering love between two sisters. This movie transcends the idea of what animated movies could be for future generations.
The Story:
Frozen begins with the tale of two sisters and their parents, whom tragically die at the beginning of the movie due to a shipwreck. This forces the sisters to grow up together, but things aren’t as simple as they appear. Elsa (voiced by Idina Menzel) is struggling with her ice powers, as she can’t control them when she is emotional. This led to Elsa accidently hurting her sister Anna (voiced by Kirsten Bell), which compelled her to live her adolescent life in solitude. Meanwhile Anna hopelessly craved her sister in the midst of the tragedy of their parents. Frozen depicts the heartfelt tale of finding yourself; Elsa adjusts to being the heir to her family’s kingdom Arendelle; while Anna struggles with being confined from the outside world. Anna states that they “only have each other” just “you and me”. The story covers their rise and fall, in the midst of finding out what they truly want.
All Star Cast & Awards:
This star-studded cast is filled with Broadway legends such as Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff and Tony Award winner Idina Menzel. Other notable stars include Kirsten Bell, as well as Santino Fontana. Frozen is the highest grossing animated film of all time, as it made 1.276 billion USD worldwide. This film is also well acclaimed, as it won two Oscars for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for Let it Go.
Why Frozen is different:
Frozen is deeper than a story of a princess who finds love, as it builds upon the notion on how adolescents insinuate they are in love within a short period of time. Elsa breaks Disney’s traditional fairytale romance as she argues to Anna “You can’t marry a man you just met” after Anna argues that she wants to marry Hans (voiced by Santino Fontana) after a night of dancing. This in a way mocks previous Disney movies, as the heroine falls in love within a matter of a few days, and argues the realistic view of that real love takes time. Disney proves this to the audience by exhibiting Anna, and the charming but dorky ice enthusiast Kristoff (voiced by Jonathan Groff) relationship, instilling that they have a realistic slow burn romance. Elsa’s storyline covers how she needs to “conceal, don’t feel” as if to hide who truly is, and to protect her loved ones from herself. Elsa even argues that “I’m a fool, I can’t be free”. Throughout the story she comes to terms with herself and proceeds to think, “I don’t care what they say. Let the storm rage on” and she “Let it Go”.
Why this story is ultimately about Family:
Frozen is a grasping and enthralling tale, but at the core remains to be a heartfelt story about family, specifically two sisters. Most Disney protagonists don’t have siblings or a family to illustrate this important dynamic. Anna is a naïve girl who just wants someone to love her, even stating, “I don’t even know what love is” to Olaf (the snowman) who ultimately tells her “Love is putting someone else’s needs before yours”. Frozen pays this off by having Elsa sacrifice herself to save Anna, instead of her love interest Kristoff. Elsa did this because she believed she was a monster, and proves yet again the heartfelt bond between two sisters.
Furthermore, this story transcends time, and creates a new era for Disney that all can look forward to. Frozen is a magical journey that depicts a beautiful revelation on what the true meaning of love and family is for all generations.
Written by Olivia Mickus
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