Just Saw Frozen . . .

[ever_maedhros]

And I pretty much adore it! The animation is on-par with the sheer beauty in Legend of the Guardians (another icy treat), and also Tangled, naturally. There are a few bits of the story that irritated my logical side, though.

My biggest question: who acted as regent before Elsa's coronation?! That's, I don't know, A PRETTY BIG DEAL, I THINK. I know it really doesn't matter in the plot, but it sure matters to me. Also, sweet though Anna is, I wanted to slap her so hard while she was falling in love in milliseconds with Hans. Or at least throw my phone at the screen. My friend reminded me she was naive, but I have small patience for that. Being locked in a castle your entire life doesn't mean you don't know anything (she said her parents warned her about strangers when she was talking to Kristoff, after all). Oh, well. Princesses, what can you say? That said, I do adore Anna for literally draping herself against the wall while entangled in drapery. Because I've totally done that quite a few times myself, and I love seeing that in a movie. Admit it, that's what girls do. :D

Favorite part of the movie is, amusingly enough, right here on YouTube, if you're curious. Or just want to watch it for the bazillionth time, like me.

GAHHHH THE ANIMATION. Okay, squeeing aside, I gotta say I identify with Elsa almost as much as any Disney character I've ever seen. (Honorable mention goes also to Scar and Maleficent.) To give her an incredibly powerful gift, and then show how in spite of that, her worst enemy is her own internal fears that cripple and lock her in a vice of her own making . . . ugh. It literally gives me chills, it resonates so deeply. It's also lovely that she's voiced by Idina Menzel. Definitely quite a few similarities between Elphaba and Elsa.


After said ice castle scene, my favorite is definitely the ending scene. Hans, surprise surprise, turns out to be evil and kingdom-hungry, and not willing to give any acts of true love to save the day. Sven is quite worthy of being the one to deliver true love's kiss--but for once, true love's kiss doesn't take the stage. This time, the princess is redeemed by her own love for her sister in one heartbreaking sacrificial act. I can't even begin to say how much I love that, how perfect it is, and how I wish there were more movies like that. I hope Frozen and Hunger Games start a trend, and that trend never, ever ends.


Also, I think this movie was good for me on a personal level, because it's kinda scary just how much I see of myself and my own sister in Elsa and Anna, respectively. I'm not one for demonstrating affection, but I'm going to try to be careful in future to not make my baby sister feel shut out.

Comments

[emeraldarrows.livejournal.com]

Glad you enjoyed it! I went opening day so it was packed, and I was the oldest person there who wasn't a parent, but I loved it. :D

[ever-maedhros.livejournal.com]

Really, it was just you and parents and their kids? That's funny, I thought it was pretty sophisticated for a children's movie. Ah, well. We'll just love it all the more. :D

[emeraldarrows.livejournal.com]

Yeah, tons of little kids and their parents..I sat next to two toddlers who kept bouncing around in the row through the whole film, lol. Ah, well, it was fun just the same.
Oh, and did you see the cameo of Rapunzel and Eugene?:D

[ever-maedhros.livejournal.com]

I saw the post on tumblr, but I completely missed it in the film. *headdesk* I would like a little short showing them all meeting up--including the Sven and Maximus. Just think of the all the antics! :D

[emeraldarrows.livejournal.com]

Me, too! That would be AMAZING! As much as I loved Tangled Ever After I still want a proper sequel, too!

[biscuitchan.livejournal.com]

Haven't seen it yet, but I have been listening to Let it Go for DAYS on end!

[ever-maedhros.livejournal.com]

It's very good, I assure you! And I've been listening to Let It Go for way too long as well. Hang in there! :)

[originalripper.livejournal.com]

I haven't seen it yet but I love the song!!!!

[ever-maedhros.livejournal.com]

Great though the song is, it's the movie as a whole that made me appreciate the song far more. Let me know what you think when you see it! :)

[originalripper.livejournal.com]

I finally saw the movie and holy crap it was good

[ever-maedhros.livejournal.com]

Heh heh, welcome to obsession! :)

[originalripper.livejournal.com]

thank you-I'm obsessed with this song and the movie SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much!!!!

[msantimacassar.livejournal.com]

Agreed! :D

Hmm, my impression was that is was a council? Including the guy with the accent who tossed the crazy guy (whose name I have forgotten) with the toupee onto the boat? It really wasn't super clear though, you're right.

I found Anna falling for Hans very realistic, and an important part of the plot. She was isolated and lonely, and Hans was probably the first man of her age she'd ever met! Much less the first who paid attention to her. And if you think about it it's completely typical of Disney romances. The twist is how Anna learns her lesson! So much more realistic that other movies. :) Haha, that draping scene was a complete gpoy for me too!

I hope Frozen starts a trend too! Fingers crossed!

[ever-maedhros.livejournal.com]

Oh, the council idea does make sense. That never even occurred to me. Head-canon accepted! :)

The twist is how Anna learns her lesson! So much more realistic that other movies. :) Haha, that draping scene was a complete gpoy for me too!

Yes, yes, I'm glad that she learned what a true affection was, in the end. (Also, what does gpoy stand for? My research skills yield nothing. O.o)

[msantimacassar.livejournal.com]

Glad I could contribute to your headcanons! :)

Gpoy is a tumblr thing, it technically stands for “gratuitous picture of yourself” but it's evolved into saying something like "same" or "this is so me". Hope that makes sense, it's a rather silly acronym but fun to use!

[ever-maedhros.livejournal.com]

Oh, is that what it means? Okay, that makes sense. It was driving me crazy, because I couldn't find a definition on any thesaurus or wiki sites. Thank you so much!