Frozen Movie Review: 10 Reasons You Need to See Disney’s Hottest New Movie

Move over Disney princesses, because there are two new ones in town! Disney’s Frozen is unlike any princess movie I’ve ever seen, and I’m here to tell you exactly why you need to drop everything and go see it (this weekend, multiple times if necessary) with this Frozen movie review.

What Is The Frozen Movie About?

Fearless optimist Anna (voiced by the wonderful Kristen Bell) sets off on an epic adventure alongside rugged mountain man Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and his lovably loyal reindeer Sven, on a mission to find her sister Elsa (the incomparable Idina Menzel). Elsa’s icy magical powers have accidentally thrown the kingdom of Arendelle into a never-ending winter, and it’s up to Anna to set things right. Along the way, the gang faces brutal, Everest-like conditions, encounters mystical trolls, and teams up with the most charming and hilarious snowman you’ll ever meet – Olaf (voiced perfectly by Josh Gad). It’s a race against the elements to save the kingdom, and it is one wild, wonderful ride.

Not Your Average Disney Princesses

One of my absolute favorite things about Frozen is that these princesses are nothing like the ones we grew up watching. They’re not perfect; they have flaws, quirks, and real issues. Sure, one of those issues happens to be accidentally freezing an entire town, but hey, we’ve all had those days, right? For me, that relatability is a huge draw and a refreshing change of pace.

It’s also worth noting that Frozen is loosely inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale The Snow Queen. And when I say loosely, I truly mean it. If you’ve read the original story, don’t expect the same plot. The film essentially borrowed the concept of a snow queen, and even then, she spends a good chunk of the movie as something far more complex than a villain.

How It All Begins

The movie opens with Elsa and Anna as young children, acting exactly as children do, and it’s in these early moments that we discover one of them possesses an extraordinary power. We also quickly learn just how dangerous that power can be when it goes unchecked. It sets the tone beautifully for everything that follows.

My Top 10 Reasons to See Frozen

1. It’s not your typical damsel-in-distress story. 

Seriously, it’s like no other princess movie ever made. You have to see it to believe it.

2. Olaf. 

The snowman alone is worth the price of admission. Full stop.

3. The power of family. 

This film beautifully showcases just how unbreakable a family bond truly is.

4. It’s genuinely funny. 

You and your kids will be laughing out loud from start to finish.

5. The twists. 

I promised no spoilers, but be ready, there are one or two jaw-dropping twists in this film. I can usually predict a movie’s ending within the first five minutes, and I completely missed one of them. That almost never happens!

6. The soundtrack is absolutely incredible. 

Just as amazing as the film itself, you’ll be humming these songs for weeks.

7. Perfectly imperfect princesses. 

They’re flawed, awkward, and wonderfully real. They act just like the rest of us, and that is so refreshing to see.

8. Sven the Reindeer. 

Who doesn’t love an adorable animated reindeer? Fun fact: the filmmakers actually studied real reindeer behavior when animating Sven and it turns out reindeer genuinely do act a lot like dogs in real life. How cool is that?

9. It’s not your typical Disney love story. 

That’s all I’ll say. Just trust me on this one.

10. Because I said so. 

It’s just that good.

The Team Behind the Magic

Frozen is directed by Chris Buck (Tarzan, Surf’s Up) and Jennifer Lee (Wreck-It Ralph), who also penned the screenplay. The film is produced by Peter Del Vecho (Winnie the Pooh, The Princess and the Frog). The unforgettable original songs were written by the incredibly talented duo Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Tony® Award winner Robert Lopez (The Book of Mormon, Avenue Q), with an original score by Christophe Beck (The Muppets, Oscar®-winning short Paperman).

Bottom line? Frozen is a must-see. It’s funny, heartfelt, surprising, and unlike anything Disney has done before. Grab the family and go! You won’t regret it!