Disclosure: I was invited to an advanced screening of this film.
Frozen 2 is a fast-paced, icy magic thrill ride filled with wonderfully moving music and hyper relatable themes about one’s calling and moving through life’s changes.
Whew.
My thoughts as I exited the theater were, “All of these people need a raise.” Honestly, it’s hard to write a review about a movie this good. I don’t want to put the bar so high that my readers aren’t impressed. With Frozen 2, there’s just no other way to put it. This movie is incredible in every way.
I remember watching “Let It Go” for the first time on the big screen. I felt frozen with emotion. One heavily sequined animated character gave me permission to let the past be just that with a swift song and suave hair flip. With Frozen 2, the music brings just as much inspiration for growth and contemplation. I don’t purchase Disney movie tickets expecting some kind of internal healing to happen in the theater but that was an added bonus here. As we go to see Frozen 2 for a second and third time I know I’ll leave the theater feeling thoroughly entertained and a little lighter. Disney found a way to use storytelling to entertain families and invite thoughts about acceptance and self empowerment through a children’s movie franchise. Challenging yet so welcome in a world that needs more wholesome entertainment with heart and intelligence.
With all this mature emotion the film also manages to have audiences laugh loud and often. Olaf became a favorite of mine after the first film and his humor in Olaf’s Frozen Adventure escalated my admiration. I didn’t think it could get any better yet in Frozen 2 the little snowman surprises everyone with just how funny he is. Frozen 2 is memorable, moving and one you’ll want to see in theaters. Perhaps more than once.
