Frozen (2013)

This animated movie musical from Disney was lots of fun to watch.

Once upon a time in the realm of Arendelle there were two princesses.  Elsa, the elder  of the two, has a secret she needs to hide not only from her sister Anna but from the entire kingdom too.  Alas! when Elsa is crowned queen after the untimely death of her parents, her secret is exposed and she goes on the run.  Anna now sets out to find her sister and bring her home.  Can she do it?

In the course of the movie, we meet bad guys, henchmen, good guys and sidekicks. The good guys are particularly memorable, especially Olaf the snowman who steals every scene in which he appears - he is quite unforgettable.  There are dark and threatening moments in the film, providing a good contrast to the lighter and more endearing scenes; and the tension in the movie rises and falls in a pleasing rhythm.

The film features an interesting assortment of songs, one of which won the Oscar for best song.  I particularly liked the duet between the backwoodsman and his pet reindeer.

I think it is no coincidence that Frozen has become the biggest grossing animated movie of all time.  There is lots in it for children and inner children of all ages.  And remember to keep an eye out for the snowman.