Frozen Essay

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The movie Frozen is without question the best Disney movie that has been released in the last decade. Audiences of all ages will laugh, cry, and fall in love with the characters and well as the story; a fairy tale that will warm your heart. From the first scene you are drawn in by Elsa and Anna’s relationship. The roller coaster of emotions has audiences rooting for the sisters throughout their journey. With the perfect audience in mind, paired with stunning music, and our love for Elsa and Anna as they discover themselves, this lose remake of “The Snow Queen” will draw you in until the final credits roll.
Following a decade of tradition Frozen is a love story for the ages, but this time it’s the love for a sister. Anna, a fearless optimist, sets off on an epic journey. Anna alongside Kristoff, a rugged and quirky mountain man, and his steadfast reindeer Sven, set out to find her sister Elsa. Elsa’s icy powers have imprisoned the kingdom of Arendelle in an eternal winter. Facing treacherous conditions, magical trolls and a hysterical snowman named Olaf, Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) and Kristoff (voice Jonathan Groff II) battle the elements in an effort to save Arendelle. Anna's sister, Elsa (voice of India Menzel) lives in distress as she hides an enormous secret. Elsa has magical powers to create ice and snow. Troubled by the day her magic almost killed her younger sister Anna, Elsa has locked herself away, trying to subdue her increasing powers. Despite her effort Elsa’s emotions cause her magic to accidentally set off an eternal winter that she doesn’t know how to stop. Refusing to allow anyone to help, Elsa must learn to accept her powers in order to save her sister and Arendelle.
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...nces. Frozen focuses on Elsa’s journey to accept her powers, although they scare her, and learn to love herself. In the end both girls make their way through journey to awareness to figure out who they really are.
Frozen has all the hallmarks of a classic Disney production: Music, castles, heroic heroes, villain, a funny, if somewhat-annoying sidekicks. Under the appearance of traditional Disney magic, Frozen gives us a bit of the emotional depth. It's a movie that doesn't only entertain; it tries to speak to us, giving us insight into the nature of family and friendship. Instead of the typical love story Frozen is about sisterly love. It plays with Disney's well-worn messages of be true to yourself; follow your dreams. Frozen is possibly family entertainment for a new generation, frosted with a few suggestive themes it remains a sweet and heartwarming film.

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