Frozen

Originally Posted By DyGDisney

I saw Frozen. Lay your fears to rest because, while the background may resemble Tangled, it isn't a re-do of Tangled, or Tangled II.

I liked it considerably more than I thought I would, in fact my entire family really enjoyed it. It's got action, comedy, love and adventure and the songs are wonderful and entertaining.

The short before the movie was amazing but MUST be watched in 3D for maximum appreciation.

 

Originally Posted By Witches of Morva

ORWEN: I'm glad to hear you liked it so much DyGDisney, duckling. Do you think this will turn out to be another one of those 'instant Disney classics' we hear tell about? I mean, will it be so popular that even more merchandise will come out and the characters will have long shelf lives at the Disney theme parks--unlike a certain coven of witches I could name, but I won't, because their movie bombed???

 

Originally Posted By Witches of Morva

ORDDU: We can thank Rapunzel that Disney even went back to the drawing boards for Frozen aka The Snow Queen because if it hadn't been for the success of the girl with the long hair Disney management would have decided NOT to make any more fairytales for a while. If FROZEN is equally successful a witch would assume this means we can expect Disney go back and tackle Jack & the Beanstalk, along with Rumplestiltskin.

 

Originally Posted By DyGDisney

I really don't know if it will be an instant classic. Honestly I liked it more than Tangled, but not quite as much as Princess and the Frog.

 

Originally Posted By DyGDisney

I really don't know if it will be an instant classic. Honestly I liked it more than Tangled, but not quite as much as Princess and the Frog.

 

Originally Posted By DyGDisney


Dang.

 

Originally Posted By Witches of Morva

ORDDU: That's all right, dear. Some things are worth repeating.

 

Originally Posted By Witches of Morva

ORGOCH: Was that one of 'em?

ORWEN: Shut up old biddy!!

 

Originally Posted By Dabob2

The reviews are mostly in, and this is getting mostly good notices. Check out Rotten Tomatoes or Metacritic... not so much for their weird rating system (esp. the former), but to read some of the reviews themselves. Some specifically mention that the trailers don't do it justice.

I was thinking I'd skip this one and catch it at home later (based on the trailers), but now I'm thinking I'm home for the holiday, and not really planning anything for Saturday...

I'm a little surprised no one here (unless I missed it in a thread somewhere) has mentioned that this is the first-ever Disney Studios animated feature with a female (co)-director.

 

Originally Posted By utahjosh

I've got tickets for Friday morning. I'm a fan of almost everyone in the voice cast, and the music is fantastic.

 

Originally Posted By skinnerbox

<<I'm a little surprised no one here (unless I missed it in a thread somewhere) has mentioned that this is the first-ever Disney Studios animated feature with a female (co)-director.>>

I blame the Brenda Chapman fiasco at Pixar for that.

Brenda was knocked down to co-director status when Mark Andrews took control of production, so having a female co-director seems less important than one woman solely in charge and calling the shots.

DWA already beat Disney/Pixar to the punch with that honor, when Jennifer Yuh helmed Kung Fu Panda 2.

And DreamWorks must have liked her efforts on that film, since she's currently directing KFP3. All without a male co-director to hold her little hand and make her feel almost as important as those in the boy's club.

8^P

 

Originally Posted By LuvsDsnyTrips

I have tickets for tomorrow afternoon for the whole family...

 

Originally Posted By Dabob2

Well, considering she also wrote the thing (and Wreck-it Ralph, which was well done), I'd say it's more her vision than anyone's. And maybe she was cool with being co-director with such a long-time veteran. It would be interesting to read her take on it.

 

Originally Posted By magic0214

Just got out of my screening...Anna is my new favorite princess. Crazy good casting on their part, Kristen Bell is the only person I could think in the role. Idina Menzel KILLS IT on Let It Go too.

Not to be "that fan", but the setting, the characters and the script made this in my Top 3 favorite Disney films ever. (It bumped Fantasia 2000 out. My other two faves are Hercules and Dumbo).

 

Originally Posted By mawnck

Y'all are getting my hopes up. Quit it.

 

Originally Posted By mapleservo

My wife and I saw it tonight and we both absolutely loved it.

I thought Tangled was close to a perfect princess movie. This has a few flaws (I feel like the music shifts too much stylistically) but I actually think I enjoyed this more than Tangled, which is saying a lot!

Definitely doesn't feel like they're just going through the motions with this - the story was unique. And the characters feel pretty fresh - not just a rehash of Tangled.

Also, much to my surprise, the snowman - who was crazy-annoying in the trailer - absolutely adorable in the movie.

I don't know if it'll be a classic. It's definitely very modern, which some people won't like. But I'm ready to see it again. It's a helluva lot of fun.

 

Originally Posted By mapleservo

And agreed on the 3D. I hate it but it's huge in this movie, and especially for the short.

But come ON people! Shorts are not the time to stumble into a packed theatre looking for the list two seats.

 

Originally Posted By dagobert

Today Frozen opens in cinemas over here and I'm surprised about the critics. They are really good, which I didn't expect after seeing the trailer.

I guess I have to see it now as well.

 

Originally Posted By darcy-becker

I can't wait but I'm saving it to see at Downtown Disney when I'm at DL next week.

 

Originally Posted By mawnck

>>I can't wait but I'm saving it to see at Downtown Disney when I'm at DL next week.<<

Just an advisory from a theater snob:

The DTD AMC, like many theaters in the chain, uses outdated 2k digital projectors and doesn't maintain them properly. You may be better off with your local theater.

If you insist on seeing it on your DL trip, the UltraLuxe at Gardenwalk, or if you have transportation, the Century Stadium over near the Honda Center, are much better choices.