A multi-million dollar snow cone with bland flavor, yet serves it's purpose.

Rating: 7/10 (29 November 2013)

Short and simple review: While watching Disney's "Frozen", it reminded me of one of those homemade snow cone machines you buy for kids. It served a purpose, but there was nothing great about the taste, overall you were not better nor worst for trying it. By that I mean that the over-all movie was no different/better than any other Disney release that goes straight to video (Example: The list of Tinkerbell movies, The Aladdin sequels, etc). A few points: *The music*. I have in the past enjoyed the singing in Disney movies, but this one was lacking in the "I love that song" category. I felt as if this movie had no central sound, no unique "ethnic" theme as previous Disney attempts. Most of the music was a blend of what some would say are generic choir music and modest attempts at copying the past Disney hits.
*The Villain*. Again, this is something that draws you in to "root" for the champion in a Disney movie. But this movie really had no villain until 3/4ths through the movie, and when the "true" villain came to, it was a "shocker" only because it didn't make much sense (based on the character's previous actions) and seemed truly forced as a way to "wrap-up" the movie in a semi-Disney fashion (I guess you have to see someone fail, right?).
Missing much that one would say makes a great animated movie, this movie may have been better served as a straight to DVD/BluRay item. However, the movie does keep the children entertained and there was several comedic points created by the character Olaf.
If you are looking to take the children to a matinée, this isn't a bad choice, however most adults will find the story "basic" and without the charm of previous Disney movies.
Your children may forget this movie in a week or two, and you will as well not long after you leave.