Another classic

Rating: 8/10 (15 December 2019)

I like Frozen. It's not the best Disney movie, but it's a very enjoyable experience for all audiences.
The animation never ceases to amaze me. Disney truly has a very talented animation team. Every scene and location has a beautiful atmosphere, and most of the winter scenes are absolutely stunning. The characters are expertly animated as well, and all of them are very expressive and lifelike.
And speaking of the characters, they're all very strong for the most part. Anna is easily my favorite, and possibly my favorite Disney princess. She's quirky and hilarious and goofy, and I have yet to meet someone who doesn't like her. Kristoff and Olaf are really enjoyable and funny, and the chemistry between them and Anna is very strong. Pre-twist Hans is also really charming and likable. The trolls can be fun too.
Elsa is the only questionable character in this movie, as she feels starved for personality. She has a fantastic musical number, which displays what personality she has in an expertly crafted way. Unfortunately, that's really all that Elsa has here. I really do feel like Disney could have done a better job with her, but she's not a hindrance to the movie as a whole.
In terms of the music, it's all really good. The score captures the tone and plot lines flawlessly. The opening title song in particular is very well done and just as iconic as the musical numbers. All of the songs in Frozen are catchy as hell and important plotwise, excepting one. Let It Go, Love Is An Open Door, and First Time In Forever are the best. The other songs, while still good, didn't quite hit those same highs though. The only song that is straight-up inappropriate tone-wise is the troll song.
The story is decent as well. It's not overly complicated, nor is it simplistic. It feels just right. Considering the story was re-written at the last minute to make Elsa a hero rather than a villain, it's actually rather commendable.
The only thing that makes no sense is the twist surrounding Hans. If the Hans twist was completely removed from the story, not too much would change. That's the only thing that would make the story better if it was completely nonexistent or taken out. If you removed that twist, the movie would be better off if you ask me.
The theme of love between sisters and self-love is great, but it unfortunately doesn't really come out until the very end. However, when it does come out, it's rewarding despite a slight lack of build up.
Overall, Frozen is good. It's not a masterpiece, but it's highly enjoyable for kids and adults alike. It's still popular all these years later, and it'll be interesting to see if it stands the test of time. It's not quite up there with the likes of The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast like some say, but it's still a very good Disney movie, and one of my favorites.