Best Disney Film in Recent Years

Rating: 7/10 (22 April 2014)

Over the last couple years Disney has failed to reproduce some of its classic story lines which are forever cemented in your heart. This film is relatively watchable with a pretty smooth flowing script and manages to distinguish itself from other films.
However, there was no real suspense or heightened villainy in the film at all. We see Elsa's dangerous side of her power from a young age and yet also learn just a few minutes later it can be cured pretty easily by some rock/troll granddad. I like the fact Anna cant remember her powers as it adds an element of sadness and sorrow for Elsa. Immediately I was thinking that this would in turn lead to Elsa becoming more villainous after years of exile, but like the fact she remained true to heart. The whole love story between Kristoff and Anna is entirely predictable as most Disney relationships are, was just waiting for a problem with Hans- who I must say is one of the worst excuses for a hero-turned-villain ever. As I was saying, even after Anna's heart has been 'frozen' there doesn't seem to be any element of danger, its not true sadness when she becomes frozen for me as I'm just sat there waiting for an answer to present itself(in the form of self sacrifice). Somehow 30 seconds of people bowing their heads before Anna starts to thaw doesn't quite cut it. I know an act of true love is the answer but it just didn't seem to be the ending the film deserved. The only thing I can say is that I'm glad it wasn't another clichÃ©d kiss.
All in all, its the best film they've churned out lately, but nowhere near my top 10. Some of the songs are pretty good especially 'Let it Go' it has powerful lyrics and releases some of that sadness and sorrow we had for Elsa. Olaf is the brilliant kooky character the film needs. Not a fan of the rock/trolls, they were under-explained and just acted like a deus ex machina. 7/10