The first real trailer for Disney’s Frozen indicates it is going to be a bit goofy.
There’s nothing wrong with goofy humor. Disney has never lost money by packing in the laughs. That said, I hope we’re also going to be served a great story with heart-felt moments. You can see hints of them above, but we’ll have to wait and see.
Walt Disney Animation Studios, the studio behind “Tangled” and “Wreck-It Ralph,” presents “Frozen,” a stunning big-screen comedy adventure. Fearless optimist Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) sets off on an epic journey—teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff) and his loyal reindeer Sven—to find her sister Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf (voice of Josh Gad), Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. The film is directed by Chris Buck (“Tarzan,” “Surf’s Up”) and Jennifer Lee (screenwriter, “Wreck-It Ralph”), who also wrote the screenplay. It is produced by Peter Del Vecho (“Winnie the Pooh,” “The Princess and the Frog”). Featuring original songs from Tony® winner Robert Lopez (“The Book of Mormon,” “Avenue Q”) and Kristen Anderson-Lopez (“In Transit,” “Winnie the Pooh”), and an original score by Christophe Beck (“The Muppets,” Oscar®-winning short “Paperman”), “Frozen” hits theaters in 3D on Nov. 27, 2013.
What do you think of the new trailer?
Previously: First Frozen Trailer.
It looks nice! Doesn’t quite look like the “Classic Disney Film,” but I haven’t seen it yet so I’ll hold my judgment. I had the same thoughts for Wreck it Ralph too, then it turns out to be the classic I like.
I do wish that the trailer focuses more on Elsa like the European ones, but I suppose she’s the big character we all need to know by watching the film, having that she was the titular Snow Queen.
Disney Animation’s casting directors chose a (I’ll be polite as I can about this), not so good group of people to portray the characters. I looked up some of the voice actors and let’s say they stand for things I do not agree. Not to mention what they stand for is not appropriate for families especially children. Will I go into detail? No.
Then again, often times the entire crew of the film sometimes create characters based on certain people in mind……
I know exactly what you’re talking about, and I do not agree with what you’re saying at all. Who these people are and what they stand for has nothing to do with the movie.
While I do get what you are saying, it should be noted that nearly all of the Disney animated classics drew inspiration from non-family friendly sources, as well as brought people whose work had been in the non-family area. I mean, Howard Ashman, one of the best talents Disney has ever worked with, was an openly gay man whose inspiration for Ursula was the drag queen Divine. So the Disney films are not as squeaky clean as you think they are.
And even then, regardless of the stuff they have done before or what they personally believe in, should that be any reason to judge their performances IN THE MOVIE? They should be judged on how great their performances are, not on what they have done in the past and if it conflicts with Disney or not.
Feeling underwhelmed.
I’m not completely sure what to think. It kind of feels like a bait and switch – everything we saw up until the trailers made the movie like an epic quest, but the trailers have a ton of slapstick comedy that, at least on the surface, seems to not fit.
But I’ll go see it anyway and probably enjoy it. I haven’t been disappointed in Disney Animation in a while.
It was to be expected, really. Disney is clearly following the same marketing strategy that they used for Tangled; focus on the action and comedy. Based on everything I have read about the film, Frozen will have a lot of heart and will even pull a lot of punches when it comes to plot and character development. It is a double edged sword, because on the one hand, it does not oversell the movie, and when people are genuinely surprised, they will support it. But on the other, it might make people lose interest. But this is a Disney animated classic with heavy princess themes. It will be a hit regardless.
3 biggest things I took from this:
1) I still hate Olaf and the fact that he is already everywhere is annoying,
2) Gorgeous visuals, would be great for a ride at a Disney park.
3) Kristen Bell is FANTASTIC!
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