Disney returns to form

Rating: 8/10 (2 December 2013)

"The Snow Queen" - the title "Frozen" was just something some idiot marketing VP thought would sell more tickets - stands as a very good and arguably great return to form by Disney. This smart retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen classic mixes a few bold musical choices along with some hum-able pop climaxing with "Let It Go" which also accompanies the closing credits. Although computer generated, the animation nonetheless comes off as warm (pun intended) and not computer-y sans for the eyes of the two main sister characters which are a bit doll-like. The "Let it Go" sequence allows the computer animators to rare-back and show off how their technical virtuosity. The small-name cast means the characters shine through - imagine Robin Williams hamming it up and making a mess of Olaf the enchanted snowman character instead of the engaging job by Josh Gad. This reserve permeate the project and lends something of an air of the classic it may potentially grow into. In short, Disney, good to have you back.