It's not hard to imagine how big this movie will be. I, as well as many others, am a huge fan of the first film and the short films that followed it. Frozen II has a different feel to it. While the first film was brimming with quirky moments, the follow up feels a little more mature in its plot and themes. This story heavily centers around the importance of change, even if that means letting go. Throughout the film, I found myself dazzled with the quality and beauty of the visuals that the animation team laid out. The story, for me, felt a little flat, however. I think the writing team missed the mark when trying to achieve the same quirkiness from the original. With the more dramatic path the writers chose to take, also came more epic musical numbers and effects. Sure there were still plenty of humorous moments, but I personally felt myself longing for more. I also find irony in the fact that this film centers around change and the overall feel of the film felt like a major shift from the first. I do think this film will still appeal to many others and I, myself, am still very excited to watch it a second time. Overall, I'd say this film found success in what it was trying to achieve and the message it was trying to send to its viewers, but couldn't quite live up to the whimsicality of the original. While not as good as the first, it's still a film you will want to take your family to and is a great addition to the Frozen franchise. 7/10
1,196 Reviews
Anti climactic.
olivejeanblair21 November 2019
Frozen II felt unsatisfying. There was lots of build up to a very short climax that felt way too easy and simple. I kept expecting another adventure which never came. The film feels short and unfinished. That said, the animation is absolutely gorgeous and I did find the film quite funny. If you go into this with low expectations I think you'll enjoy yourself.
Amazing Visuals, Convoluted Story
hlahorner30 November 2019
The animation in Frozen II is stunning. The level of detail and flow is a triumph. The story, however, is preachy and forced. Anna is annoyingly controlling and overprotective. All of the songs are overwrought and not really memorable, and the characters sing a lot. No need to buy this one, one viewing is enough.
You can see the money on screen, but it is messy and ultimately feels unnecessary
bob the moo16 August 2020
Six years is not a particularly long time to wait for a sequel, but in the case of Frozen it is hard not to feel that the decision to return was totally motivated by money-making potential and not much else. Of course it is naïve to think that any sequel is made out of love for the audience etc and without money in mind, but usually it doesn't feel so brazen as this; and that impression is not helped by Disney digging up its own back catalogue to remake and resell them. In the meantime Frozen made over a billion dollars, with hit records, merchandise, stage shows etc, so the sequel was not a great surprise - but it is a bit of a disappointment.
The plot is the aspect that hurts it. It feels like it was written by a committee, and puts too much effort into keeping all the characters busy by giving them something to do. As a result the plot feels convoluted due to the number of threads that don't have direct relationship to one another. In addition, the threads themselves have a lot going on that is hard to translate for children - the link to past generations, the origin of powers; all sorts of things like this rob it of impact because it feels less smooth - you can hear the gears grinding as it moves along. There are several strong songs, not quite the strength of the first film but that was a high bar to clear. There are funny moments, but the whole thing does feel less 'fun'.
At the same time my reduced investment in the film meant it had less emotional impact; it doesn't take much for me to get choked up but nothing did anything for me in this one. It wasn't awful of course, just disappointing. It still offers the songs, the laughs, the spectacle but it does it in such a heavy-set way that it doesn't spark or feel organic as it does it - and as a result the feeling gets stronger that this is only really about squeezing more money from the audience.
The plot is the aspect that hurts it. It feels like it was written by a committee, and puts too much effort into keeping all the characters busy by giving them something to do. As a result the plot feels convoluted due to the number of threads that don't have direct relationship to one another. In addition, the threads themselves have a lot going on that is hard to translate for children - the link to past generations, the origin of powers; all sorts of things like this rob it of impact because it feels less smooth - you can hear the gears grinding as it moves along. There are several strong songs, not quite the strength of the first film but that was a high bar to clear. There are funny moments, but the whole thing does feel less 'fun'.
At the same time my reduced investment in the film meant it had less emotional impact; it doesn't take much for me to get choked up but nothing did anything for me in this one. It wasn't awful of course, just disappointing. It still offers the songs, the laughs, the spectacle but it does it in such a heavy-set way that it doesn't spark or feel organic as it does it - and as a result the feeling gets stronger that this is only really about squeezing more money from the audience.
Worth it for the Visuals, but plot wise all over the place.
tmd-643-82781823 November 2019
This is a beautiful movie, and Elsa's journey is a powerful one to watch. But outside of this it's narrative is completely unfocused and none of the character moments are given the time they deserve on screen. It seems that it's trying to be more adult with more lore and a darker tone, but also still gives Olaf an unnecessary about of screen time doing things that the little kids would laugh at. The pacing also feels quite rushed, even by kids movie standards. You could have cut 20 minutes out of this movie and it would have been just as good.
Well they tried.
ac-763756 September 2020
Unlike most sequels Disney make, this one tried. I saw the document series and everyone wanted to make this a great film but it ultimately misses the mark. The plot is a mess, new characters are barely used, and the songs aren't as catchy as let it go. Although I still have respect to everyone who had passion making this maybe Disney should consider letting people have more time to fix story problems.
I don't usually post reviews but felt the need to because of some people bashing this movie. I thought it was as great as the first. It just leaves you with so many emotions.
MovieWatcherGuy162 December 2019
I'm not sure why some people say it sucked. I went with my nephew and I thought the story was good and kept me intrigued throughout and had so many emotions, great visuals and was as good if not better than the first. I would def. Recommend this movie if you liked the 1st one! The characters from Frozen are awesome!
Stunning Visuals, Wonderful Songs, Hilarious and Emotional
psykosean23 November 2019
This. This was the sequel I was HOPING for. I was in tears of every variety for the majority of the film. The animation was flawless, the songs were abundant and wonderful (nothing quite as earwormy as Let It Go, though) and the laughter was non-stop.
The character growth was also a treat. I didn't expect that, especially from a character like Olaf.
All the negative reviews I see complain about it either being too dark or all over the place. It was neither. Sure, it had some darkness to it, but so does life, and like most moments in life, their is a shining bright light waiting on the other side, even if it's not the ending I would have expected.
And to those saying it was all over the place? It wasn't, if you bothered to pay attention. But most of you are adults who write off every animated feature as children's fare and don't really care to pay attention. And that is because you've lost the child inside. You've forgotten how to feel joy and excitement and embrace it like you did as a child. You confuse your contentedness with your children's happiness with actual joy and live vicariously through them than embracing what's inside of you and living your own happiness yourself. And for that, I pity you all.
The character growth was also a treat. I didn't expect that, especially from a character like Olaf.
All the negative reviews I see complain about it either being too dark or all over the place. It was neither. Sure, it had some darkness to it, but so does life, and like most moments in life, their is a shining bright light waiting on the other side, even if it's not the ending I would have expected.
And to those saying it was all over the place? It wasn't, if you bothered to pay attention. But most of you are adults who write off every animated feature as children's fare and don't really care to pay attention. And that is because you've lost the child inside. You've forgotten how to feel joy and excitement and embrace it like you did as a child. You confuse your contentedness with your children's happiness with actual joy and live vicariously through them than embracing what's inside of you and living your own happiness yourself. And for that, I pity you all.
Just bad and not funny
deanlandaw27 December 2021
I don't know where Disney wanted to go with this movie. There is no story in it, a lot of moments come out of nowhere, movie characters that are meaningless and overrated, a lot of moments in the movie that are very weird, background stories that have not been thought about at all, so you can't place them in the movie. It Makes this movie very confusing and boring to watch. I also find it very hard to believe that this is the highest grossing film because this movie really isn't worth it! With so much money Disney has they should be able to hire writers who can come up with a good story, would you think! I am convinced that everyone who contributed to this has never seen the first part of the film and therefore has done something that makes this film a circus. Because this film has absolutely no quality or is in a way funny.
A fail of a sequel
alan-6869110 July 2020
"I have to give credit where credit is due, for the effort of trying to make an original storyline. But unfortunately they ended up with a mismatch of a tale, which is unnecessarily complicated. A great visual experience, however a fail of a sequel. The music is also lacklustre, and nowhere near as catchy as the first title.
A huge anticlimax!
jeanjones-6826726 February 2022
A good story with interesting characters is the key to a successful movie, too bad you can't say that about this movie. Where have the interesting characters of the original gone to and who are these unlikeable strange characters?! How is it possible that even now Disney still can't make good sequels these day, don't they ever learn from the other horrible sequels they have made before, well apparently not cause this is also a huge anticlimax! This film should never have been made Film, it's a great shame for everyone who worked so hard to make it original a succes. Which has become very popular only to be wiped out by this piece of dirt.
Don't know where to stand on this one
aizbennett4 March 2021
I don't really know where to stand on this one. One one had, Frozen 2 is a gorgeously animated movie with amazing songs, great characters and an enticing plot. On the other hand, it's a pointless, painfully average sequel that doesn't really add much. Kristoff barely does anything in it and neither does Anna really. At least Elsa is more likeable, right? All in all, it's fine. Watch it if you want, but you wouldn't gain much from it.
This story = checklist. Not art
brianjohnson-2004322 November 2019
Many isolated components of this film were fine or fabulous. The visuals in particular look incredible. The songs, message and concepts within the narrative are fine to great.
However the story, logic and writing to keep all these parts together in an effective way is lacking. And that's really what makes or breaks a feature film. That's why I give it a 4.
Kids will likely enjoy it anyway. But adults will mostly like this one less than the first one. And the first one wasn't exactly a perfect story either. But in the first one I felt like things were at stake. Within this sequel I saw enough magic and implausible fixes within every encounter that I started at times to get annoyed rather than release that the protagonists were alright. And that's not good.
However the story, logic and writing to keep all these parts together in an effective way is lacking. And that's really what makes or breaks a feature film. That's why I give it a 4.
Kids will likely enjoy it anyway. But adults will mostly like this one less than the first one. And the first one wasn't exactly a perfect story either. But in the first one I felt like things were at stake. Within this sequel I saw enough magic and implausible fixes within every encounter that I started at times to get annoyed rather than release that the protagonists were alright. And that's not good.
Stuck in the shadow of the original
bennyroemer29 June 2020
Having seen both the first Frozen and Frozen 2 as an adult, my perspective might be different from others, but I have to say I actually like the second one better. The music is more interesting, the message is less simple and cheesy, and the effects are stunning. Granted, the story is a little complicated, but only enough to make it interesting. And let me say it again, the music is definitely better! Into the Unknown, Lost in the Woods, Show Yourself, and even the lullaby are moving, humorous, or epic pieces, and even the songs not mentioned by name here are at the very least good as well. Expectations were high for this movie after the first and I think some people expected something a little lighter and more fun, but this sequel certainly still has moments of humor and is a truly beautiful story.
Somehow they've gone a bit backwards
Gunsjoe20 November 2019
This movie has beautiful visuals. The scenes and animation is breathtaking. I liked that very much.
Here's a controversial opinion; I quite liked the music and songs as well though It lacks the iconic catchy tunes from the first one.
My biggest complaint and the one thing that let this down is the story. Its way too simplistic. Now granted the first one wasn't Mark-Twain like either but you get the feeling that it was more substantial than this and as an adult there was more in the first one for you than this.
I'm still rating this pretty good because as much as I'm personally underwhelmed by the story, I'm not the target audience. This is a movie for little children and I guess they might have a different opinion. I wouldn't know for sure since I dont have children to take to the movies. I would like to, but I need to find a wife first for that to happen.
Here's a controversial opinion; I quite liked the music and songs as well though It lacks the iconic catchy tunes from the first one.
My biggest complaint and the one thing that let this down is the story. Its way too simplistic. Now granted the first one wasn't Mark-Twain like either but you get the feeling that it was more substantial than this and as an adult there was more in the first one for you than this.
I'm still rating this pretty good because as much as I'm personally underwhelmed by the story, I'm not the target audience. This is a movie for little children and I guess they might have a different opinion. I wouldn't know for sure since I dont have children to take to the movies. I would like to, but I need to find a wife first for that to happen.
A movie with a lot of negative hidden hate messages by an animation company Disney!
marittheunis8 January 2022
Don't believe the positive reviews, I don't know who writes them, but they've never seen this bad movie! Everything you see is a mess. And it has really bad messages for kids, teens and even adults like: if you're different from the rest you should be forgotten and gone to a place nobody cares about, rather a king and queen than just a solo queen and that created in a very sneaky way from Disney, we eliminate the verbal abuse of the parents by not letting the kids talk about it and only showing the fun images and let the kids be happy with their parents because yes the abuse you don't want to see doesn't exist, right ! Sounds really ideal. Not!
It's all about change. If you think the teasers are somewhat dark, Frozen 2 will deliver that,. And a good sequel I would say.
SomeDisneyGuy20 November 2019
(This has a post-credit scene in case you're wondering)
The songs are great. Especially Kristoff's song, an 80's jam as Jonathan Groff would say it. Even the animation looks like an 80's music video which I find funny. Olaf's comedic skits are even funnier. For Into the Unknown, not as catchy as Let it Go but time will tell. The animation, the best. Elsa got even beautifuller. If you saw the water animation you would see *much* more of that. The story is bigger, questions are answered, but there are some points that look silly. The plot is predictable but personally I enjoyed it.
The only thing I'm having a hard time agreeing with is the ending.
The songs are great. Especially Kristoff's song, an 80's jam as Jonathan Groff would say it. Even the animation looks like an 80's music video which I find funny. Olaf's comedic skits are even funnier. For Into the Unknown, not as catchy as Let it Go but time will tell. The animation, the best. Elsa got even beautifuller. If you saw the water animation you would see *much* more of that. The story is bigger, questions are answered, but there are some points that look silly. The plot is predictable but personally I enjoyed it.
The only thing I'm having a hard time agreeing with is the ending.
A very unnecessary sequel
DogePelis20152 July 2021
Not Worth The Six-Year Wait
CinemaClown2 December 2019
Disney's Frozen was truly a delightful surprise. It was an extravagant celebration of the studios' own legacy and its musical traditions from across the eras but no one expected it to be the phenomenon that it became & it left a cultural impact that was undeniably unforeseen. Six years later, Frozen II surfaces with hopes of repeating the same feat yet nearly everything about it is inferior to the original.
A visually breathtaking yet narratively hollow sequel that lacks the freshness of the first film and is a step down in storytelling quality too, Frozen II does have a few things working in its favour but it is not the follow-up chapter that's able to validate its existence. The film is a passable effort at best that manages to mask its shortcomings with spellbinding animation but the effect doesn't last for long this time around.
Unlike its predecessor, a lot of its musical numbers end up affecting the narrative flow and aren't that catchy either. Anna & Elsa's arc remains captivating, plus the sisterhood bond is strong as ever but the other characters, both new & returning, are a letdown. Even the humour goes downhill, diving into silliness at times, and the only aspect that keeps its afloat is the photorealistic animation that provides the film its mesmerising beauty.
Devoid of the enchanting flavour & invigorating aura that made Frozen a classic for the new generation, Frozen II does steer into darker territory as it should and even had an interesting premise about mending the cracks left by forefathers in addition to Elsa's search for her origins but it fails to balance it all in a fascinating fashion and doesn't dig enough to strike a heartfelt chord. A rather safe attempt if anything, Walt Disney Animation's latest isn't worth the 6-year wait.
A visually breathtaking yet narratively hollow sequel that lacks the freshness of the first film and is a step down in storytelling quality too, Frozen II does have a few things working in its favour but it is not the follow-up chapter that's able to validate its existence. The film is a passable effort at best that manages to mask its shortcomings with spellbinding animation but the effect doesn't last for long this time around.
Unlike its predecessor, a lot of its musical numbers end up affecting the narrative flow and aren't that catchy either. Anna & Elsa's arc remains captivating, plus the sisterhood bond is strong as ever but the other characters, both new & returning, are a letdown. Even the humour goes downhill, diving into silliness at times, and the only aspect that keeps its afloat is the photorealistic animation that provides the film its mesmerising beauty.
Devoid of the enchanting flavour & invigorating aura that made Frozen a classic for the new generation, Frozen II does steer into darker territory as it should and even had an interesting premise about mending the cracks left by forefathers in addition to Elsa's search for her origins but it fails to balance it all in a fascinating fashion and doesn't dig enough to strike a heartfelt chord. A rather safe attempt if anything, Walt Disney Animation's latest isn't worth the 6-year wait.
Better Than The First
ToothlessAlphaMode24 November 2019
So, I bought early tickets for this movie, and it was over $100. I went into the theatres on November 21st with very, VERY high expectations for this movie. I watched through the entire movie without shedding a single tear, but this movie's emotional parts still hit me like a train, and keep in mind I'm an 11 year old boy. What I enjoy the most about this movie are the visuals, graphics and effects. The way they animate certain elements in this movie such as water and fire are absolutely stunning. The story and arc is better than the first. The songs are on a different level than the first, yet it delivers just as well. This Frozen is somewhat darker than the first, although still maintaining the Disney spirit. I am not a huge Disney fan, because there are some other studios out there that make better movies IN MY OPINION. But this is on a whole new level than the first.
If you wanted to see this movie in theatres, I recommend you don't change your mind.
Visually Amazing But Lacks in Story
JS-War1727 November 2019
Well I found that the animation was extremely well done, with tones of details and this was a definite result of the budget and the mahouts that were put in however the story was less than fitting of such incredible craftsmanship. The entire story was all circumstance and week at best, and to compare to its predecessor it felt like the characters were going through the motions where as with Frozen the story was unraveling.
It almost felt like the filmmakers didn't know where the story was going, there was poor character development and the relationships felt forced with a seemingly unnatural chemistry. The once power couple that was "Kristna" or "Anoff" seemed to have lost their spark and as a result of this Kristoff feels as though marriage is the answer.
Another part of the film that just felt missing was the iconic presence of original songs. Song after Song seemed to melt into each other sounding as if they were different lyrics placed over the same melody.
To sum it all up I am only giving this film a 6/10 because I think it was lacking everything that made the first movie such an international success.
It almost felt like the filmmakers didn't know where the story was going, there was poor character development and the relationships felt forced with a seemingly unnatural chemistry. The once power couple that was "Kristna" or "Anoff" seemed to have lost their spark and as a result of this Kristoff feels as though marriage is the answer.
Another part of the film that just felt missing was the iconic presence of original songs. Song after Song seemed to melt into each other sounding as if they were different lyrics placed over the same melody.
To sum it all up I am only giving this film a 6/10 because I think it was lacking everything that made the first movie such an international success.
Lovely beautiful movie and better than the first
namob-4367322 November 2019
Seeing this in a theatre filled with families and kids was an almost magical experience. It is like seeing kids meeting Santa for the first time. Consequently I have no doubt this sequel will make all the billions and be just as, if not more loved than the first.
This movie does a few things better than the first movie. I think the story is more, which is not necessarily better for the kids since it need a bit more thinking and understanding, but as an adult this sequel has a lot more to offer. I also think this is funnier, and oh God it is beautiful to watch. The cinematic experience of seeing this beauty on screen is magical... and yes, magical is the word of the day. Elsa also goes fully magical and has several really cool superpower moments. And did I mention how beautiful this movie is to watch?
I also felt all the emotions. Expect to cry a lot, feel happy a lot, feel joy a lot, laugh a lot - it is a roller coaster ride and the third act is absolutely fantastic.
The music is far superior to the first one, however there is no catchy "let it go". There are however at least 3 songs that are much better with the absolute masterpiece of "The Next Right Thing" sung with such heartache that I almost thought I had a stroke in the theatre.
I think I can only mention one "bad" thing about this movie, and that is that it is not perfect. It drags a little bit from the end of the first act into the second act, and I think a few situations and events could have gone different. But those are very minor complaints. This is as good as a animated movie can be, and I walked out of the cinema feeling very happy.
I extremely recommend and I give it a 10/10 which it deserve as an animated movie. Perhaps a 9/10 as a movie in general, but this is one of the best, perhaps the best, animated movie of all time.
Edit: Saw it again, this time in a big company. Seeing it a second time I think I enjoyed it even more. This is a great, amazing movie. But more than that; we sat behind a bunch of 10-11yo girls living the movie so vividly to such a degree that I swear one of them passed out when a certain water "fight" take place. They were in complete and utter awwwww throughout the movie, and I cannot think of a better score than that. This movie is absolutely brilliant. Give it all the Oscars.
This movie does a few things better than the first movie. I think the story is more, which is not necessarily better for the kids since it need a bit more thinking and understanding, but as an adult this sequel has a lot more to offer. I also think this is funnier, and oh God it is beautiful to watch. The cinematic experience of seeing this beauty on screen is magical... and yes, magical is the word of the day. Elsa also goes fully magical and has several really cool superpower moments. And did I mention how beautiful this movie is to watch?
I also felt all the emotions. Expect to cry a lot, feel happy a lot, feel joy a lot, laugh a lot - it is a roller coaster ride and the third act is absolutely fantastic.
The music is far superior to the first one, however there is no catchy "let it go". There are however at least 3 songs that are much better with the absolute masterpiece of "The Next Right Thing" sung with such heartache that I almost thought I had a stroke in the theatre.
I think I can only mention one "bad" thing about this movie, and that is that it is not perfect. It drags a little bit from the end of the first act into the second act, and I think a few situations and events could have gone different. But those are very minor complaints. This is as good as a animated movie can be, and I walked out of the cinema feeling very happy.
I extremely recommend and I give it a 10/10 which it deserve as an animated movie. Perhaps a 9/10 as a movie in general, but this is one of the best, perhaps the best, animated movie of all time.
Edit: Saw it again, this time in a big company. Seeing it a second time I think I enjoyed it even more. This is a great, amazing movie. But more than that; we sat behind a bunch of 10-11yo girls living the movie so vividly to such a degree that I swear one of them passed out when a certain water "fight" take place. They were in complete and utter awwwww throughout the movie, and I cannot think of a better score than that. This movie is absolutely brilliant. Give it all the Oscars.
Hardly made any sense
rish200624 November 2019
Very entertaining and emotional!
khanz-3531418 November 2019
'Frozen 2' is the sequel to the 2013 Disney animated classic 'Frozen'. In this six year gap, Disney pulled off a very exciting story that follows Elsa as he discovers the origin of her powers!
This follow up is a little darker than the first but not entirely dark as there's loads of great lighthearted funny moments, especially with the cute character Olaf! However, do expect that younger viewers may not enjoy this one as much as it also does have a more complex storyline that may be tricky for them to follow.
The animation was Disney's best and one of the best I've seen since YEARS! Awesome little details, very unique atmosphere designs and art direction.
The songs were GOOD but not GREAT. Especially, compared to the first movie. I can guarantee that "Into The Unknown" was supposed to be the new "Let It Go", it's a beautiful song but doesn't quite capture the essence of the original song! "Show Yourself" and Kristoff's song "Lost in the Woods" will be VERY popular I'm guessing! And I do think that Olaf should stick to making jokes in the movie rather than singing.
The story was complicated and good but again, not as great as the first perhaps but still a very good one that will leave unanswered questions answered (nearly).
But to round it off, 'FROZEN 2' was beautiful, exciting and will definitely want you coming back for more!!
This follow up is a little darker than the first but not entirely dark as there's loads of great lighthearted funny moments, especially with the cute character Olaf! However, do expect that younger viewers may not enjoy this one as much as it also does have a more complex storyline that may be tricky for them to follow.
The animation was Disney's best and one of the best I've seen since YEARS! Awesome little details, very unique atmosphere designs and art direction.
The songs were GOOD but not GREAT. Especially, compared to the first movie. I can guarantee that "Into The Unknown" was supposed to be the new "Let It Go", it's a beautiful song but doesn't quite capture the essence of the original song! "Show Yourself" and Kristoff's song "Lost in the Woods" will be VERY popular I'm guessing! And I do think that Olaf should stick to making jokes in the movie rather than singing.
The story was complicated and good but again, not as great as the first perhaps but still a very good one that will leave unanswered questions answered (nearly).
But to round it off, 'FROZEN 2' was beautiful, exciting and will definitely want you coming back for more!!
Too much dramatic....
hmukt8 December 2019
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