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Frozen

Movie PG 2013 102 minutes
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Common Sense Media Review

Sandie Angulo Chen By Sandie Angulo Chen , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 5+

Wintry Disney musical is fabulous celebration of sisterhood.

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age 6+

Based on 203 parent reviews

age 4+

Oh, come on people

People. Really? This is a princess movie. It isn’t, in any way, shape, or form, 18+. It is a heartwarming, lovely, and modern Disney film. Which, may I say is about one of the only princess films that has a plot twist and doesn’t end with a true loves kiss. My 11 year old was 4 when this came out, and still knows all the lyrics by heart. She must have seen it 60+ times. LET YOUR KIDS BE EXPOSED TO THIS. There is no reason they can’t see it.
age 18+

Steer clear

All kinds of witchcraft throughout. No one should watch this- ESPECIALLY KIDS.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (203 ):
Kids say (472 ):

Make room for two more wonderful princesses in this perfect combination of the best Disney has to offer. Frozen has catchy, show-stopping musical numbers, empowering heroines who discover the strength within themselves, stunning animated visuals, and scene-stealing sidekicks. There are worthy messages about everything from sisterly unconditional love to being true to yourself to not getting engaged to someone you literally just met. In addition to the the pithy songs like "For the First Time in Forever," "Let It Go," "In Summer," and "Fixer Upper" -- fabulously composed by couple Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez -- the sweet themes of sisterhood and self-identity make for a delightful tale.

Musical theater stars Menzel, Groff, Fontana, and Gad provide an awesome lineup of singers who make Frozen sound like it's already headed for Broadway. The always adorable Bell doesn't disappoint as the plucky and industrious Anna, who refuses to let Elsa stay away and believe herself a monster. Groff is perfectly cast as Kristoff, who challenges and surprises Anna -- and in turn is challenged and surprised by the brave princess. Their romance is a refreshing counterpoint to Anna and Hans' (which, as it turns out, isn't the swoon-worthy love-at-first-sight connection that she imagined) without taking away from the central storyline about the lovely sisters who discover their power.

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