They just couldn’t let it go.
Frozen fanatics filled theaters in anticipation for Frozen II’s November 22 debut.
After six long years, Frozen II finally is in theaters, and many fans think it was well worth the wait.
Although if you want to avoid screaming children, you should wait for the DVD or Disney+ version to be released.
Frozen II takes us on the journey the two sisters, Elsa and Anna, must face (and this time they face it together) in search of answers to their past, specifically, the origin of Elsa’s ice powers.
[WARNING: Spoilers Below!]
The movie kicks off with Elsa and Anna as kids where their parents tell them a bedtime story about a magical forest. This backstory gives us insight into what the parents were like before the fateful shipwreck, while also effectively setting up the plot for the rest of the film.
Sadly, the strong beginning doesn’t yield a strong narrative because it seems like each character goes on his/her own path of self discovery.
Kristoff’s only significance to the film are his attempts to propose to Anna—which is an unnecessary addition to the movie.
Everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf, isn’t as funny as before, though he does have a few moments. Olaf’s song about growing up and the spirits feels a little misplaced, and he lacks his usual humor when singing (although it could just be because we aren’t 11 any more).
Elsa’s powers grew dramatically from the first film and continue to grow through the whole 90 minute movie.
Even though this sequel finally answers some questions, it is just that, a sequel. Disney is known for making a fantastic film followed by a mediocre cash grab (looking at you Pocahontas II, Bambi II, and Monsters University) so some fans weren’t expecting much. And those low-expectation fans probably weren’t disappointed. But as for the rest of us . . .
And even with a couple of years to complete Frozen II, the animation felt rushed and the storyline underdeveloped, especially when one minute all our favorite characters are playing charades and then the next minute they’re running through the burning woods.
Even if Frozen wasn’t a childhood favorite of yours, head into the unknown and see for yourself. There are worse ways to spend 90 minutes (and $9).
