Frozen 2 (2019)

cosmiccobra2 said:Were the theaters absolutely packed for Spider-Man?
I get the feeling kids might have slept through it since the first one came out ages ago.

Nah, they didn't move on; those kids just grew up, got jobs, and started families in the meantime.

I think the sequel holds up well. There are plenty of jokes that land for adults, and the kids were laughing through most of it. It’s definitely darker and a bit heavier, though—at least that was my daughter's take on it. She still loved it, though.

The songs are fine, but I still prefer the ones from the first movie. Probably just because they're more familiar to me.

I'll give credit where it's due; the animation is incredible. That ice palace sequence is stunning. As for the main anthem, it didn't quite stick with me as much as I expected.

I have no doubt we'll be watching this one on repeat, but my gut feeling is that the original still edges it out.

I watched it too, and I agree—it feels a bit darker than the first one. The original felt more like a kid's movie, whereas this sequel seems aimed at catching that slightly older crowd. Visually? It’s stunning. Honestly, I don't think any animated film lately can touch it, especially those sequences where Elsa sings. They gave Olaf more screen time, which was expected, and he really breaks up the monotony with his hilarious one-liners. At first, I thought the songs were okay, but they didn't hit quite as hard as Let It Go. However, once I listened to them in English at home, they sounded much better. Personally, I actually prefer Show Yourself over Into The Unknown. I really enjoyed the movie; in my opinion, it's even better than the first one.

The American dubbing for the song Show Yourself was executed perfectly; honestly, I find it even more impactful than the original version. If I’m judging based on the American versions, that track hits harder. That said, when listening in English, Into The Unknown just feels superior and sticks in your head much faster.

It’s actually pretty good. Not quite on the level of a single unit, but still cool. 👍

I actually really loved it. I’ve watched the first one a million times because my little girl was absolutely obsessed with it, just like every other kid out there... she was only about 4 back then, but now she's almost 11 and she totally dug the sequel too. Elsa is just stunning; honestly, seeing her let her hair down feels just as powerful to me as that moment in the first movie when she builds the ice palace. The soundtrack is top-tier, and even though I haven't sat down with the original version yet, the American dub is a total hit.

It didn't disappoint me at all, and I'd say it's an absolute must-watch for both parents and kids alike.

urbannomad14 said:I actually really loved it. I’ve watched the first one a million times because my little girl was absolutely obsessed with it, just like every other kid out there... she was only about 4 back then, but now she's almost 11 and she totally dug the sequel too. Elsa is just stunning; honestly, seeing her let her hair down feels just as powerful to me as that moment in the first movie when she builds the ice palace. The soundtrack is top-tier, and even though I haven't sat down with the original version yet, the American dub is a total hit.

It didn't disappoint me at all, and I'd say it's an absolute must-watch for both parents and kids alike.

I agree, it’s excellent, though quite different from the first installment. For instance, I found the visuals absolutely breathtaking. It's a beautiful animation to experience. The songs are fantastic... while it'll be hard to top a phenomenon like Let It Go, I found Show Yourself to be incredibly moving. The American voice acting also exceeded my expectations. Honestly, I'm planning on taking my daughter to the theater again (I'm the crazy mom following my kid's lead here). 😵

It’s honestly beautiful and hits you right in the feels. I feel like it really prioritizes the bond between sisters instead of just following that old cliché where some prince or queen has to swoop in and save the day.

ironcanyon7 said:It’s honestly beautiful and hits you right in the feels. I feel like it really prioritizes the bond between sisters instead of just following that old cliché where some prince or queen has to swoop in and save the day.

I was actually thinking about that very thing the other day, back when I first sat my daughter down to watch Snow White. 😵

Honestly, it’s not even worth a damn. You can tell they just threw this together without a single coherent thought, clearly just trying to grab a quick paycheck... Not one song sticks in your head, none of them even come close to the tracks from the first movie, let alone Let It Go. Everything just feels so incredibly bland, and some parts are actually worse than trash, like Kristoff's number...

I’ve got a totally different take on this. Honestly, the sequel blows the first one out of the water. Yeah, the first movie looked gorgeous, but the story was kind of a snooze fest. When I think about the songs from the original, all I can really remember is Let It Go, which is easily the best track in both movies. But in Frozen 2, they actually give us four great songs, and personally, my absolute favorite has to be this one:

The plot here is way stronger—even if it does feel like they ripped off a certain motif a bit 😂😉—and it's definitely got a darker edge to it.

The animation is stunning, and visually, the movie is just gorgeous. Even though it’s clearly fantasy, I found the whole concept of "water having a memory" and building a story around the past quite intriguing.

I feel like Frozen was a simpler, more fairy-tale style movie, whereas Frozen 2 feels more complex and adventure-driven. The characters have matured, which is something the film really leans into. I guess they probably went with this darker tone and more serious narrative to make sure the kids who grew up with the first one wouldn't just tune out—since there's way more fiction involved here—while still hooking the younger crowd with those eye-catching visuals kids love (like the snowflakes at the start, the diamonds, the water horse that turns into ice later, and Elsa's magic, which is just beautiful). My daughter, who’s about to turn four, was absolutely captivated, though she has been pretty obsessed with Anna and Elsa lately, so that probably helped.

The theater was mostly filled with kids, roughly ages 2 to 12, and I was actually surprised by how well everyone stayed focused until the end, even the little ones. Nobody walked out, nobody was crying, and every once in a while, some kid would shout out a comment, which was honestly pretty funny and cute. It was interesting to watch the different ways people reacted to the humor—the kids were all about Olaf and his goofy antics, while the adults seemed to vibe more with things like 😁 Lost in the Woods.

Regarding the soundtrack, when I first heard Let It Go, I didn't think it was particularly catchy for a Disney movie, but after a while, it just kind of stuck in my head. Maybe it’ll be similar with some of the songs from Frozen 2, where they might grow on you more after a few listens.

I think they did a solid job portraying Indigenous culture; it felt subtle yet serious and seemingly quite authentic. In America, this will likely pass without much notice, but where I live in Canada, this is a huge topic, and they’re even starting to incorporate more Indigenous studies into the school curriculum.

The four elements are presented through spirits in the form of creatures like a lizard, a horse, wind, and giants. All this elemental stuff reminded me of Bessonov's The Fifth Element. Anyone else get that feeling? At one point, it even gave me Lord of the Rings vibes—first with Elsa being all white, and then that moment where she stops the water... all that was missing was a "you shall not pass." 😁

Before seeing it, my impression was that the plot might feel forced just to justify making a sequel, but after watching it, I don't really think that's the case. I suppose we adults had certain expectations because of the first film, and maybe the movie would have felt different if it stood entirely on its own without the first one existing. The story feels complete across both films, and you don't strictly need one to understand the other, despite how they bridge Frozen to Frozen 2 (some of those bits are really just there for laughs and aren't strictly necessary anyway). But I guess that doesn't matter to kids; they just want to follow their favorite heroes and their adventures.

Sarah Johnson24 said:The animation is stunning, and visually, the movie is just gorgeous. Even though it’s clearly fantasy, I found the whole concept of "water having a memory" and building a story around the past quite intriguing.

I feel like Frozen was a simpler, more fairy-tale style movie, whereas Frozen 2 feels more complex and adventure-driven. The characters have matured, which is something the film really leans into. I guess they probably went with this darker tone and more serious narrative to make sure the kids who grew up with the first one wouldn't just tune out—since there's way more fiction involved here—while still hooking the younger crowd with those eye-catching visuals kids love (like the snowflakes at the start, the diamonds, the water horse that turns into ice later, and Elsa's magic, which is just beautiful). My daughter, who’s about to turn four, was absolutely captivated, though she has been pretty obsessed with Anna and Elsa lately, so that probably helped.

The theater was mostly filled with kids, roughly ages 2 to 12, and I was actually surprised by how well everyone stayed focused until the end, even the little ones. Nobody walked out, nobody was crying, and every once in a while, some kid would shout out a comment, which was honestly pretty funny and cute. It was interesting to watch the different ways people reacted to the humor—the kids were all about Olaf and his goofy antics, while the adults seemed to vibe more with things like 😁 Lost in the Woods.

Regarding the soundtrack, when I first heard Let It Go, I didn't think it was particularly catchy for a Disney movie, but after a while, it just kind of stuck in my head. Maybe it’ll be similar with some of the songs from Frozen 2, where they might grow on you more after a few listens.

I think they did a solid job portraying Indigenous culture; it felt subtle yet serious and seemingly quite authentic. In America, this will likely pass without much notice, but where I live in Canada, this is a huge topic, and they’re even starting to incorporate more Indigenous studies into the school curriculum.

The four elements are presented through spirits in the form of creatures like a lizard, a horse, wind, and giants. All this elemental stuff reminded me of Bessonov's The Fifth Element. Anyone else get that feeling? At one point, it even gave me Lord of the Rings vibes—first with Elsa being all white, and then that moment where she stops the water... all that was missing was a "you shall not pass." 😁

Before seeing it, my impression was that the plot might feel forced just to justify making a sequel, but after watching it, I don't really think that's the case. I suppose we adults had certain expectations because of the first film, and maybe the movie would have felt different if it stood entirely on its own without the first one existing. The story feels complete across both films, and you don't strictly need one to understand the other, despite how they bridge Frozen to Frozen 2 (some of those bits are really just there for laughs and aren't strictly necessary anyway). But I guess that doesn't matter to kids; they just want to follow their favorite heroes and their adventures.

When the dam breaks and water flows through those fjords, for a split second, it actually looked like those horse-shaped waves you see in front of Rivendell.

This is going to be a massive hit!

The film is decent, though it lacks the impact of the first one.

The first installment and that whole 'Let It Go' anthem remain completely unmatched... I can't bring myself to say the sequel isn't good—it’s certainly engaging enough—but it definitely didn't eclipse the original, and honestly, none of the songs managed to capture that lightning-in-a-bottle magic from the first film. The soundtrack could have had more teeth, though all things considered, the plot holds up quite well. Still, coming off the heels of such a massive phenomenon, I suppose I was expecting just a little bit more... but as long as Olaf is there to carry the charm, I can live with it. 🙂

Oh, and I haven't actually sat down to check out the English dubbing yet; I'll probably catch that whenever it hits the streaming services or TV. I have a feeling the American voice actors did a pretty stellar job with it.

Despite all that, we can't ignore those impressive earnings of $1.5 billion 🙏

because they actually deserve it

It looks like they're already working on the third installment
https://deadline.com/2023/02/frozen-...gs-1235253824/