Review of Frozen II (2019) by Mrmoviebuff — 22 Nov 2019

Sequels can be tricky to make, they can also be tricky to make when the predecessor is so massively successful, you feel the pressure of not pleasing your audience in the end. That is the kind of pressure I imagine that co-writers and co-directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee must have felt when they were making 'Frozen II', the Disney animated sequel to the highly successful and generally loved 'Frozen' (2013).

We see our main characters return, Elsa (voiced by Idina Menzel) is settling in just fine since becoming the Queen of the Arendelle kingdom, her sister Anna (Kristen Bell) also seems happy with the way life is going alongside Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and Olaf (Josh Gad).

However, things start to get strange when Elsa hears a mysterious voice calling to her that nobody else hears. Anna is concerned for her older sister, and tries to make sense of what's going on as Elsa fears that the kingdom could be in danger.

When Anna and Elsa were kids, they heard a story from their parents about a mysterious and enchanted land full of magic that saw a great war brewing among its people. Elsa thinks that this voice calling to her could lead to answers regarding her parents and her powers.

The film might do a good job at entertaining long-time fans who have become obsessed with the original film, as they'll see their favorite characters go on a more exciting journey to uncover some secrets.

The pacing of the film - especially towards the middle - can feel a little slow at times, and the songs (once again written by Oscar winners Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez) aren't as catchy as the ones from the previous film (but still fun nonetheless).

The film, for the most part, feels passable until the ending, whether or not this is where you see the characters go, your response to it will say a lot about that. Overall, this is worth checking out if you are a 'Frozen' fanatic.