Jeri
Jacquin
Coming
to Bluray, DVD and Digital from director Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee and Walt
Disney Home Entertainment is the return to Arendelle and FROZEN 2.
Anna
(Kristen Bell), Kristoff (Jonathan Groff), Olaf (Josh Gad), Sven and Queen Elsa
(Indina Menzel) are enjoying life in their city. Since their adventure it is
nice for them all to just enjoy each other's company and the people. That is
until Elsa starts to hear this strange call that no one else seems to hear.
Putting
it out of her mind, the city prepares for a gathering but is suddenly
interrupted by strange winds driving the towns people to a safe cliff outside
Arendelle. Confused by what is happening, Queen Elsa feels as if the problems
are caused by the voice that is calling out to her. Deciding that she must go
and find answers, Anna and Kristoff make it clear she isn't going alone.
Loading
up into the sled on wheels, Sven takes them to a place that both Anna and Elsa
believed was only a tale their father told. A wall of mist blocks them from
going forward but when Elsa touches it, a door is opened wide revealing people
living on the other side. That's when the girls discover that there is truth to
the tale and that there are still more questions to be answered.
With
each step they take, more and more of their parent’s life become clearer. But
there comes a moment when Elsa realizes that she can no longer put Anna's life
in danger and takes the final steps of the journey alone were all is revealed -
but will it be too late for Arendelle!
Bell
as Anna shows a lot more maturity in this film in that she feels even more
protective over her sister Queen Elsa. Still googly eyed over love Kristoff,
she is back in her happy place. When the wind changes in Arendelle and she sees
that something is wrong with Elsa, Anna makes it very clear from the onset that
whatever it is they will face it together. Bell brings her pipes back with
song, love and a whole lot of fun.
Menzel
as Queen Elsa is having a difficult time concentrating on Arendelle because of
the mysterious voice. Still feeling a little out of place in life, she feels
there is something in the wind that is calling to her. Fight as she may, the
voice is too strong to ignore. Menzel brings her voice to belt out more than
one song and it is with that voice that we are with Elsa every step of this
next journey.
Groff
as Kristoff is very happy with his life in Arendelle and even happier with
Anna. Now ready to try something a little different, he seems to have great
difficulty making it happen. Groff once again brings his charm that oozes
through his voice to a character that is strong for those around him yet still
has that goofiness I enjoy about this character. Oh, let us not forget Sven, he
is back and just as hoppingly endearing as ever with his extended family.
Gad
as Olaf is still the loveable snowman who loves everyone around him and yet
still maintains that bit of innocence that makes him unforgettable. That's what
Gad brings to this character, a memorable giggle, a heart that runs over with
love for Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and his good buddy Sven. He is the snowman we all
wanted growing up, at least I did all those times building a snowman in
Chicago. Thank Gad for bringing life to such an sweet, gentle and loving
character.
Shout
out to Hinds for returning as the wise and round stone Pabbie. He gave out the
first warning of what was to come for Arendelle and the royal family. Brown as
Mattias has his own story to tell of what lies beyond the mist and it is a
story worth hearing.
Other
cast include Sterling K. Brown as Mattias, Evan Rachel Wood as Iduna, Jason
Ritter as Ryder, Alan Tudyk as Northuldra, Rachel Matthews as Honeymaren,
Ciaran Hinds as Pabbie and Martha Plimpton as Yelana, Alfred Molina as Agnarr
and Jeremy Sisto as King Runeard.
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The
Bluray and Bonus Extras include over an hour of bonuses including A Sing-Along
Version of the Movie, Outtakes, Deleted Scenes, Deleted Songs, Do You Know ????,
Music Videos and more! The soundtrack to FROZEN 2 have been in our car
since the day of its release so now it will be fun to sing along with the film.
FROZEN
2 brings songs, fun, giggles, color and a re-connection with characters that
have stayed with us all since 2013. The song "Let It Go" became an
anthem for anyone who wanted to do just that even though my personal favorite
was "In Summer" and who doesn't love a loveable dreaming snowman? In
FROZEN 2 we are asked to go “Into the Unknown” and Olaf brings his delightful
“When I am Older”.
It
is such a precarious thing to make a sequel to such a highly successful
animated film. It doesn't always work and sometimes it works badly. Some of it
might be because I always feel slightly cheated by sequels like the idea is a
second thought thrown on a screen hoping it will stick with viewers.
This
film is not that in the slightest. What FROZEN 2 brings is a delightful return
to embraced characters that doesn't feel like six years has even passed. It is
a visually stunning feast for the eyes with rich colors which are completely
dazzling. The story may have a few hiccups but seriously, let it go (and I said
that).
The
entire cast returns (which always is a great thing) with 8 new songs that are
as powerful as the original film. Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
returned to write the new songs for the film. Composer Christophe Beck also
returned to bring his magic to the score.
I
am hardly about to tell every detail of the film because it's FROZEN 2 and no
one, and I mean no one has the right to ruin it. This is a film about family
and community, wanting to understand where we come from, learning who we are
and what we are made of, protecting those we love and, of course, loving each other
unconditionally.
Disney
has been on a very cool winning streak with their animated films and FROZEN 2
seals the 2019 deal for them. The launch of Disney+ this week means that you
can enjoy Disney films all year long which I know my granddaughter intends to
do.
FROZEN
2 is a time for families to have a wonderful holiday beginning together. Elsa,
Anna, Kristoff, Sven and Olaf are part of our own families now and to spend 104
minutes together feels like home in many ways. Now, FROZEN can take a well-deserved
Bluray break from the player and FROZEN 2 can step up to continue the joys of
Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven as well as new friends!
At
home we can embrace our children and grandchildren as the story unfolds because
we share a connection with our friends in the film. We understand the
struggles, the love, friendship and caring and that makes FROZEN 2 just about
everything we need in family time.
In
the end - they are going into the unknown!
