Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff in an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter.
It’s warming to see Disney find its feet again with a sweet story and strong characters, especially after a year that included the calculated, subpar Planes, and indeed underwhelming animated fare from all the usual studios.
If Frozen has a weakness, it’s almost too well-stuffed with entertainment to take in at one sitting; perhaps this is a design feature, as Frozen’s warm and fuzzy grip will last for many Christmases to come.
The plot’s all over the place, but there are a lot of laughs and some strong action beats along the way.
Fine, but re-watch factor negligible.
The beauty is that you won't guess how everything comes good. It's the year's best animation.
It is jolly, spectacular and sumptuously 3D’d. At times it is actually funny.
It is glorious family entertainment.
Not quite up there with Tangled, but a solid addition to the canon. Catchy tunes will have you humming, but the hunt for the next The Little Mermaid continues...
The plotting (a reworking of The Snow Queen) may be formulaic but this is still a film of considerable charm and formal accomplishment.
This is terrifically enjoyable – romantic, subversive, engaging and enthralling.
Frozen preserves what’s always been great about Disney’s animated classics, but it also makes the form feel as fresh as its own wintry landscapes.
Frozen's snowy sibling story strikes some realistic chords
A mountaineer on the wintery princesses of Frozen
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