This review may contain spoilers.

Enchanting, Magical, Original, Witty, Friendly...on and on...These words and more perfectly sum up the impact Frozen has left on a large majority of people who have experienced it. Myself included. Seriously, this was one cool movie. (I ALLOWED MYSELF ONE!)

Frozen is loosely based on Hans Christian Anderson's tale of the Snow Queen. This Disney adaption focuses on princesses and sisters Elsa and Anna. Elsa has been gifted with power over ice, snow and basically anything winter-themed. After an accident in their childhood, Elsa is kept in isolation, learning to fear her powers and creating a divide between the sisters. At Elsa's coronation, she reveals her powers to Anna and the rest of their kingdom before running away and covering the land in "Eternal" winter. The plot feels very fresh and original, due in part to the unusual 4-act structure it employs. (Top Comment on this thread explains this structure www.reddit.com/r/Screenwriting/comments/21t877/is_elsa_the_actual_antagonist_in_frozen_spoilers/) Many of the plot points that would be readily featured in older Disney classics are turned on their head, redefining things like True Love, Family and Female Empowerment in a way that fits modern times.

The scope and depth of this movie is more than enough to suck you into its world for the 90 minute runtime, leaving you wishing for more adventures as soon as it finishes. It perfectly revives the majestic and enchanting universe that Disney classics such as Beauty and the Beast created so wonderfully. Populating this world are some of the most Human characters ever put to screen from an animated film. Their motivations are clear and their decisions are realistic, making them very relatable to any audience. Anna and Elsa are believable sisters (and super cute too), Olaf is comic gold (Even his walking guarantees a giggle or two), Kristoff's rugged Ice Salesman persona is funny and believable all at the same time and the other characters play their part with charm and humanity. The banter and dialogue between characters was incredibly quick and witty, a testament to the voice actors, animators and editors. The fun script shines through every minute of the film, seamlessly moving from well-placed comedy to heartbreaking emotional moments and action. One thing I've always applauded Disney's animated features for is their readiness to show the darker side of their universe. Death happens. Death is threatened. Death is inevitable for few characters. Death, Darkness, Despair, Loneliness, Rejection. These are all powerful themes in the film, real-world issues that the film presents without batting an eye.

The music in Frozen is spectacular, witty and well delivered. The lyrics are moving and funny, sometimes in the same phrase. The accolades received by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (writers of The Book of Mormon...who would have known?) are indeed well deserved. On a technical level, the film is in the stratosphere, making excellent use of the available medium. Long tracking shots aid the film in defining its epic scope, colorful, fluid and advanced animation reflects the characters' moods and reactions and finally the animated physics. THE SNOW IN THIS MOVIE LOOKS BRILLIANT! A few problems I had with the movie were the emptiness and the Troll Characters. Although the world of the movie feels massive, it feels slightly empty. Background characters are hardly featured and instead of creating the intended feeling of isolation, it feels like the entire city of Arendelle is sparsely populated. Now we come to what I see as the biggest flaw in the film. The Trolls. I understand that magic has to be established as a constant thing in this universe, but these Trolls have very little effect on the plot as a whole, only appearing twice to offer wisdom and advice. In my opinion, although it's cliché, a shaman character would have provided the necessary information without feeling out of place. The one song sung by the Trolls (Fixer-Upper) is easily the weakest song in the film. However, these faults are not enough to detract from the overall beauty of this film.

Frozen may have been released in 2013, but it already has the feeling of a timeless classic. It fits comfortably on the shelf with Disney's best works, adding enough little details to make re-watches even more enjoyable. Even though Kristoff's thing with his reindeer is a bit outside of nature's laws, Frozen should not be missed by anyone and will be enjoyed by all.

4.5/5

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Cheers!

-Chris