Disney's new animated film features the voices of Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, and Jonathan Groff. Sisters Elsa and Anna (Menzel and Bell, respectively) are princesses of the kingdom of Arendelle, and are very close. Elsa, the eldest, possesses cryokinetic powers (the ability to manipulate cold and ice). While using her powers to play with Anna, Elsa accidentally injures her. Their parents seek a magical troll to heal Anna and, afraid of a worse accident in the future, erase Anna's memories of Elsa's powers. For her safety, Elsa is kept isolated in her room, straining her relationship with her sister, which worsens after their parents die. When Elsa comes of age, she is crowned Queen of Arendelle, but an argument with Anna over the latter's quick engagement to Prince Hans exposes her powers, and she runs away in shame, leaving the kingdom trapped in an endless winter. Anna must set out to find Elsa and convince her to return so she can undo the spell. Along the way, she gets help from an ice merchant (Groff) and a whimsical snowman (Gad). My absolute favorite aspect of Frozen is its message. Without giving too much away, it strays from the tradition of fairy tales and presents a much more beautiful and realistic notion of true love. It's wonderful that many recent animated films have carried a feminist theme. All of the characters, especially the female leads, are charming, but the story itself left a little to be desired. I felt like the plot could have been better developed and even more profound. The songs aren't as catchy as those in Tangled, a Disney entry I thoroughly enjoyed, but are still cute nonetheless. Overall, Frozen is great fun and a welcome addition to Disney's film arsenal.
Should you see it: Yes
Grade: B+
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