It is normal operating procedure to go see a movie during the Thanksgiving break around our house. Usually, we go as a family, but this year, circumstances interfered so it ended up being just me and my daughter who hit the theater on Saturday morning. There was no question in either of our minds what we were going to see. Being the Disney Fairy Tale junkies that we are, we had to go see Frozen II.
There was so much to love about this movie, but I won’t delve into the plot since I don’t want to be guilty of mentioning spoilers. So instead, I’m going to highlight my Top 5 Favorite Moments.
#5 – Kristoff’s Power Ballad
This element was one that only the adults in the audience would understand. First – I love the fact that a hero got to belt out a love ballad instead of the moment going to a princess. Second – The style of the presentation of his song was so 80’s retro that I felt like a teenager again watching the occasional music video. Third – The words were fabulous. Confusion over the future, dedicated love, her being his path, him wanting reassurance that he is her path as well. Really stellar. In fact, I ran across this great article that talks about the intentionality behind giving Kristoff his own song and how instead of making it super macho, it shows the vulnerable side of love that is often discounted in romance/fairy tales.
#4 – Olaf Playing Charades
This was one of the funniest moments of the movie. Such great creativity by the digital artists.
#3 – Kristoff’s Multiple Bumbling Proposal Attempts
After Kristoff and Anna found each other in the first movie, it should be no great surprise that their love story continues in the sequel. Like the first movie, Frozen II is really more about Elsa and Anna’s relationship than about the love story between Anna and Kristoff, but the romantic subplot has some wonderful moments, especially humorous ones. Many foot-in-mouth episodes, but you’re always sure that the hero’s heart is is in the right place.
#2 – The Next Right Thing
As we know in the realm of Christian fiction, entertainment is what draws people in, but it’s the deep theme within that makes a lasting impact. The theme in Frozen II is one of the best I’ve seen in a Disney film. There are multiple dark moments during the course of the adventure. Times where the characters are alone, times of uncertainty, and times when it seems all hope is lost.
Yet throughout the movie, the message is repeated both in word as well as powerfully in song, that in these dark times it’s important not to dwell in despair, but to take the next step and do the next right thing.
Here are a few of the lyrics from the song of the same name:
Just do the next right thing
Take a step, step again
It is all that I can to do
The next right thing
I won’t look too far ahead
It’s too much for me to take
But break it down to this next breath, this next step
This next choice is one that I can make
So I’ll walk through this night
Stumbling blindly toward the light
And do the next right thing
The message might not be overtly Christian, but boy is there a spiritual truth lingering beneath the surface.
#1 – Kristoff’s Rescue
My top favorite moment of Frozen II is when Kristoff, aboard his trusty reindeer Sven, sweep in to rescue Anna. I don’t love it for the actual rescue or for the fact that this is a reunion moment after the two lovebirds have been separated. No, I love it for the dialog. It’s powerful.
Anna has purposely put herself in a dangerous situation, but Kristoff doesn’t lecture. He doesn’t get angry at her for putting herself in peril. Instead, he shows complete faith in her intelligence and shoves aside his fear. As he scoops her up in the nick of time, he says simply, “I’m here. What do you need?”
Best hero line – ever!
Have you seen Frozen II yet?
What did you love about it most (without giving away spoilers)?
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Love this review, Karen! Now I can’t wait to see the movie! The charades clip was adorable!
I bet you’ll love it, Deb!
I haven’t seen it yet!!!!!!!!! That’s on my to-do list over Christmas break 🙂
Perfect, Carla! You’ll love it. My 21 year-old daughter and I didn’t even mind that we were probably the only patrons in the theater without a girl under the age of 10 accompanying us. Ha!
I went to go see it with my daughter! I found it utterly charming. My favorite moment was toward the end, as Elsa galloped toward home on her glittering water-horse. 🙂
That water horse was super cool. Loved it! And her anthem song of Into The Unknown ranks right up there with Let It Go. 🙂
I loved Frozen II!! We saw it Thursday night opening weekend with only about 4 seats left in the theater…and most of the seats were filled by adults. It was fun hearing all the different reactions from men & ladies alike, especially during Kristoff’s ballad. 😍😂 It really takes you through all the emotions, more than any other Disney movie I experienced.
I agree, Becky. This was a very well-written, story with deep emotions.
I’d like to see this movie too! I downloaded the digital only deluxe edition soundtrack when it was released.
I bet that’s a great soundtrack, Elisa! The music was really well done.
Love it! These were all my favorite parts too! My daughter and I went the Monday before Thanksgiving and we enjoyed the movie so much!
I’m ready for it to come out on DVD so I can watch it again!