FROZEN

[maikuu]

[Mumumumumurarara]

This is a story about a true love. The main theme, true love is depicted through two heroines; Elsa, princess of the country, who possesses magic powers producing ice and snow, and her younger sister Anna, who sets out on the journey to return her to their country, and save the country by ending the winter.

Elsa, who has magic powers to produce snow and ice, accidentally injures Princess Anna, her younger sister. Anna got over by asking help from trolls. However, instead of healing her, Anna loses her memories about Elsa’s magic. Not hurting anyone again, Elsa is forced to stay in her room almost all of the time, and grows separately with Anna. Furthermore, their parents dying from a storm, there is no one who knows about Elsa’s secret about the magic.

After some years later, Elsa, who comes of age, is supposed to be the queen, and the coronation is held in their castle by opening the closed gate. Elsa tries to control her powers the day, however, the powers has been already out of control. On the other hand, Anna, who has been longing for touching the outer world, falls in love with Hans, other country’s prince. Anna introduces him to Elsa as a fiancé. Of course Elsa refuses to accept their sudden marriage. They argue about the marriage and complain about the situation Anna has been facing for a long time. The argument makes Elsa expose her powers in public. Elsa, who is in a panic, runs from the castle, but her upset emotion brings deep winter. In order to return Elsa to her country, and stop the winter, Anna sets off the Journey.

I like this movie because the structure of this movie is perfect. Many famed movies and successful movies usually follow the structure, called “three act structure”, and this movie follows it perfectly. Perfectly. Most Disney movies also follow it usually though, this one is rather perfect than others. For example, Big Hero 6, a Disney film which got the Oscar 2014, follows it. It is famed. However, even it does not reach the perfection of Frozen because it’s some points which should be key points advancing the story are bit digressed or weak. Even such the famed movie is not perfect. But Frozen is perfect.

What points are perfect? Everything. For example, the length of each part of the structure is perfect, and the action points, which function to advance the story naturally work enough. Of course the fun and games, which is a point to meet audience’s expectation are perfect such as the song, Let It Go, or Oraf joining Anna’s party. To contain all the elements in a certain time is very hard. But this film does it actually. I cannot explain all about the three act structure because this page is not for about that, however, I can say this movie can be a perfect example of three act structure. Therefore, I like it. I admire it.

Teacher's note: Thank you mumumumumumumuraara for this awesome publication, worthy of an advanced writing student! I was especially attracted to the comments about the structure of Frozen. I studied screenwriting at UCLA and ended up writing three screenplays. During this process I discovered movie structure from a writing perspective. There is great wisdom in the "classic structure" where there is a beginning, middle, and end--wisdom in the sense of creating a satisfying film-watching experience.

So I find what you say above to be true. And the result is predictably true--a most satisfying movie. Those guys over at Disney sure know what they're doing. BTW I think Ron Howard is another guy who is really smart with film structure. I plan to show one of his films in the class soon. Any questions?

--mike http://www.moviesgrowenglish.com

[Ted]

Anna changed a lot because of the accident that (she) hurted Anna. Before the accident, she might [have] enjoy[ed] using her magic of ice. After the accident, however, her parents tried to separate her from everyone not only for their safety also Elsa herself. Elsa also just followed her parents, and tried to make diatance from usual life from anyone not to hurt them. On the other hand, Anna has not remembered about the accident because she lost her memory about Elsa's magic. Therefore, Anna could not understan why Elsa changed not to play with her suddenly. The castle was closed, and Anna spent super boaring time for her without interacting new people.

The end of the movie, Anna tried to protect Elsa by being between Elsa and the sword. Anna was not killed because she was forzen. Also, Anna eventually helped Elsa to open her mind. Elsa saved Anna by showing true love and melted the magic that frozed Anna.

The magic was solved, and temperate weather returned Arendelle. Besides, since Elsa got control how to use the magic, the city was arranged by beautiful magic. Arendell got peaceful life at the end.

I really liked the beautiful background and music. They make the movie more pleasant.

Thanks.

Teacher's note: Nice summary. I suggest check for GPS, especially S, before posting. IMHO, the background and songs contribute a lot to the film. Thanks for posting!

--mike http://www.moviesgrowenglish.com

[Daeyoungkim]

This movie is two sister`s love story. Especially, this movie was made of the form of musical.

Elsa has power that can freeze everything. One day, she was playing with her sister, Anna. However, while playing together, Elsa accidentally injures Anna. After the situation, Elsa stops communicating with the world to hide her power by herself. Well healed Anna always goes to Elsa’s door to play with her, but the door is always closed. She has spent most of time alone. One day, Elsa shows up to people because of her ceremony. Because she couldn’t control her power herself.

However, she left the kingdom not to hurt anyone. Anna sets off [on] a journey to fine her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter. Although Anna found Elsa, Anna is hurt by her sister. When Anna got back to the kingdom to get treatment, prince Hans betrays her. Even though Elsa met Anna, Anna is frozen completely. However, Anna revives through Elsa’s sincere love.

Finding true love, I think they already know true love. Just they don`t know how to express. Elsa does not want to injury her sister, Anna. Anna also showed her love to protect her life from prince Han`s attack. Their love and many songs are very impressed.

Teacher's note: Thank you author for a concise summary. I like your point about having true love but not being aware of this power, much stronger than ice power.

--mike http://www.moviesgrowenglish.com

[Manayo96]

I really enjoyed this movie, FROZEN. I have watched this movie many times in Japanese and English. This movie is about true love between two sisters, Elsa and Anna.

Sometimes, I talked with my friends that which characters I like, Elsa and Anna. Actually, I cannot answer this question because I really like both of them. Also, both are main characters of this movie. Elsa has a big power which is that she can handle snow by her hands. She has had this power since she was young, and her parents tried to keep it secret. Anna who is Elsa’s younger sister did not know that. She knew about Elsa’s power after she grew up.
Arendelle which is the city of Elsa and Anna is in danger because of Elsa’s power. However, the true love between two sisters helps this city.

My most favorite character is Olaf. He is really really cute. Also I think he is kind of key person of this movie. I do not know I can say he is a person though.
Also, the music of this movie is the biggest point. The music makes this movie more impressive.

Thank you.

Teacher's note: I love this post! Here is an author who has seen Frozen many times and still loves it. The end of the first paragraph makes a perfect "log line". It tells us exactly what this movie is about. I must admit, I'm not sure what Olaf's purpose is in the story, but he sure is cute. Thanks for contributing to this topic.

--mike http://www.moviesgrowenglish.com

[KimBH]

I watched this movie 2 times, including this time. The first time, I watched it with Korean subtitles.

Elsa, one of the main characters in this movie, has a powerful ability that can freeze anything. When she was young, she made her younger sister, Anna, a magic injury while they played together. After that, Elsa never communicated with Anna, and she tried to controll her power. However, Anna cannot remember the accident because of trolls' magic, so she doesn't understand why Elsa avoids her.

When Elsa becomes an adult, she opens the castle, and has a party. Finally, her ability is revealed, and she runs away. Anna tries to find her, in the meanwhile, she gets a magic injury again in her heart, and she is changing to ice. However, Elsa saves her by true love.

The Disney animations always make me warm. That is why I love Disney animations. Thank you for reminding this movie.

Teacher's note: Good summary about two sisters. I have watched Disney movies since I can remember, and I agree that they sure have a way of making us feel warm inside, and more human. Maybe we should gather all the tyrants of the world and stick them in a room, and make them watch Disney films non-stop for forty days and nights. Maybe this can change the world. Thanks for posting.

--mike http://www.moviesgrowenglish.com

[Yoshika]

I really like this movie, FROZEN, because I like Disney movies and also background music. All music which flow during movies are so good.

This movie focuses on true family love. Elsa has a power which freeze things. When she was a child, she hurt her younger sister, Anna, by accident. Then the power grew bigger and bigger. Then one day a big thing happened that Elsa froze all of her kingdom. It becomes winter in all year. Because of this, she escaped to remote place.

While she stays there to make her castle for only herself, Anna goes to there to take Elsa back to kingdom. During the journey, Anna faces many problems, but both Elsa and Anna realize "true love" at the end. Also, spring has returned to the kingdom and citizen in there become cheerful.

I can watch this movie again and again. It always makes me feel warm:)
Thank you.

Teacher's note: Thank you, author, for a nice report on Frozen, the kind of movie we want to watch again and again. You have captured the secret of this movie, "true family love." Great job.

--mike http://www.moviesgrowenglish.com

[Mikii5]

I like all of music in this movie, so I have been to the movie theater two times only to listen to these sound track. I often sing these songs, especially "Love is an open door". I like the harmony of Hans and Anna.

This story taught me that there is love between not only man and woman but also siblings. Elsa has the power which can make snow and ice. When she was a child, she often play[ed] with Anna using this power. However,one day Elsa hurt Anna accidentally. Since this day Elsa had not be able to control her magic power. This is why she had a fear to hurt people again with her power. There was more feeling of fear than love in Elsa's mind.

At the end of this movie when Anna almost froze, she was running toward Kristoff to seek true love for saving her life. However, after she found her sister who was about to be killed, Anna run to Elsa to save Elsa's life not Anna's. This is true between siblings. Eventually, Anna and Elsa save their lives each other.

Thank you.

Teacher's note: This is a pretty clear explanation of the double twist in the ending of Frozen, a very powerful finish to an amazing love story. Thank you for posting.

--mike http://www.moviesgrowenglish.com

[Yazza-94]

Frozen is a very well done movie. It takes to this white, bright and shiny place. It also transfers your mind to the story so you live it, feel it, and react with it. That's wh it had this huge impact on children when it came out. Also, I enjoed the songs, they were great.

The story talks about two siters who live in a castle, and one of them has the power of freezing anything. After that this girl became a queen and her power started to get out of her control so her sister helps. People need summer because they're freezing, so they had to go against the queen who has the power. At the end we see a tragedy and at the same time sacrifice from both of them. They showed love and appreciation so finally the power was under control and summer was back !!!
Life is much better with summer and with the cloud over Olaf's head everyone is happy.

[I-Rong]

Including this time, I watched Frozen 3 times. I love every animation from Disney!!! Every time they add many inspire in the story.

Elsa and Anna were very close until an accident happened which Anna got a magic injury form Elsa. Anna lost her childhood memories after she got heal. Even though Elsa has power of ice, but she afraid of that she can't control it and will hurt Anna, so she try to avoided Anna.
Elsa lost control of her power and run away after she became adult and open the gate of castle. Anna went to looking for Elsa, but Elsa want to avoid everything and live alone because she doesn't want to hurt Anna again. During they were fighting, Anna got an injury of heart and became frozen. Only true love can save her. In the end, Anna sacrificed herself to saved Elsa, but also improved true love from herself and saved herself.

Every character was funny in this movie!! i love this movie!!

Thanks for sharing and reading