tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post1489689679720671175..comments2024-03-05T21:05:36.848-05:00Comments on CommentaramaFilms: Toon-arama: Frozen (2013)AndrewPricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-87323780269596862282014-02-12T15:26:29.068-05:002014-02-12T15:26:29.068-05:00Koshcat, actually, I'm starting to see it go b...Koshcat, actually, I'm starting to see it go both ways (and maybe it has longer than I've seen it) where they just try to promote all movies the same and everything ends up looking middling. I've seen a lot of movies that have turned out better than the previews. About the only thing the promos are good for anymore is telling who's in it, what genre it is, and the approximate CGI ratio. tryanmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881154741574720094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-82936235516685344232014-02-12T15:22:11.812-05:002014-02-12T15:22:11.812-05:00I agree except usually they try to make a crappy m...I agree except usually they try to make a crappy movie look better. I saw the ads and thought "wow, this is the best part of the movie?"Koshcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00552108950848576633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-36795545183728538182014-02-12T14:54:08.374-05:002014-02-12T14:54:08.374-05:00Koshcat, I agree, the marketing made this thing lo...Koshcat, I agree, the marketing made this thing look like Disney's attempt at <i>Ice Age</i>. Yuk! Fortunately, I've finally learned to ignore the promotional items, as they are almost always entirely unrepresentative of the film in question. tryanmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881154741574720094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-2860220047223167582014-02-12T14:45:07.256-05:002014-02-12T14:45:07.256-05:00I haven't seen it but my wife and kids did. Th...I haven't seen it but my wife and kids did. They all stated that is was very good. I found this interesting as based on the commercials, I had NO interest in seeing it. My wife had reservations as well going in. Probably to worst advertised movie in Disney history. They way the presented Olaf was a complete turn off and it said nothing about the main characters or what the film was about. From the ads, it looked like a stupid movie with a poorly drawn snowman filled with potty jokes.<br /><br />Thanks for the review.Koshcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00552108950848576633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-9842849599537041462014-02-12T10:04:45.688-05:002014-02-12T10:04:45.688-05:00Andrew, that is correct. Other than Walt himself, ...Andrew, that is correct. Other than Walt himself, Disney has never really had any powerhouse writers under steady employ. I have a feeling that might change. tryanmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881154741574720094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-29594705809559365582014-02-12T09:54:47.843-05:002014-02-12T09:54:47.843-05:00Kit, good call. Let's make that a thing.Kit, good call. Let's make that a thing.tryanmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881154741574720094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-21938422505303951212014-02-12T02:46:54.066-05:002014-02-12T02:46:54.066-05:00tryanmax, I've placed an order for it. This o...tryanmax, I've placed an order for it. This one sounds too good to pass up.<br /><br />BTW, I understand that both this film and <i>Wreck-It-Ralph</i> were written by Jennifer Lee. If so, then Disney needs to pay this woman to work for them exclusively. IMO, <i>Wreck-It-Ralph</i> is perhaps the best animated film to come along in many decades. If <i>Frozen</i> is as good as you say, then she's behind two amazing films. Impressive.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-50480876884221886842014-02-11T23:10:14.002-05:002014-02-11T23:10:14.002-05:00Again, I second Tyranmax.
Oh, and here in the Sou...Again, I second Tyranmax.<br /><br />Oh, and here in the South, Queen Elsa is paying us <i>another</i> visit. <br /><br />Yes, I intend to make it a thing that whenever there is bad winter weather people say "Queen Elsa is visiting us" or "Queen Elsa is mad at us." Kithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453591141757808708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-9191051621867252202014-02-11T20:22:54.228-05:002014-02-11T20:22:54.228-05:00Backstroke, no worries. Just add it to your list. ...Backstroke, no worries. Just add it to your list. Thanks for chiming in. tryanmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881154741574720094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-14994604649191050212014-02-11T20:21:02.685-05:002014-02-11T20:21:02.685-05:00Don't know it, can't vouch for it.Don't know it, can't vouch for it.Backthrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02289433396695381105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-27219006680231842432014-02-11T20:16:03.877-05:002014-02-11T20:16:03.877-05:00Andrew, I fully intend to own this one. If my gf d...Andrew, I fully intend to own this one. If my gf doesn't snap it up first. tryanmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881154741574720094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-81817771042617259882014-02-11T20:14:13.715-05:002014-02-11T20:14:13.715-05:00Scott, I had to look it up. Assuming Wikipedia is ...Scott, I had to look it up. Assuming Wikipedia is current (which is about its only dependable attribute)<br /><br /> It is the twenty-eighth highest-grossing film,[88] the sixth highest-grossing animated film, the third highest-grossing 2013 film,[89] the second highest-grossing 2013 animated film,[89] the third highest-grossing non-sequel animated film,[90] and the second highest-grossing animated film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, behind only The Lion King. <br /><br />All the same, it is excellent. You should see it. If I could reserve my tickets for the Broadway version now, I would. tryanmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881154741574720094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-65877044172508686042014-02-11T17:49:04.001-05:002014-02-11T17:49:04.001-05:00P.S. In response to Anthony's mention, I am tr...P.S. In response to Anthony's mention, I am truly excited about the Lego movie. :)AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-28961991202707398312014-02-11T17:47:30.368-05:002014-02-11T17:47:30.368-05:00I just realize that I totally forgot to comment on...I just realize that I totally forgot to comment on this. Sorry about that!<br /><br />I have no seen this, but everyone who has has raved about. So I am intrigued very much. I may even break one of my rules and buy it when it comes out rather than waiting for a big sale.<br /><br />I've seen a couple of the songs at the links now and I like them a good deal.<br /><br />Thanks or the review!AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-8502171785246659612014-02-11T17:42:56.719-05:002014-02-11T17:42:56.719-05:00Didn't this recently become the biggest-grossi...Didn't this recently become the biggest-grossing animated film in history? I don't follow Disney stuff much, so movies like this tend to creep up on me.<br /><br />But it's nice to know the House of Mouse has still got it!<br /><br />(That's all I have - I didn't see the movie.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-74367607183297996332014-02-11T12:29:44.030-05:002014-02-11T12:29:44.030-05:00Anthony, I'm not handing Disney any laurels ju...Anthony, I'm not handing Disney any laurels just yet. But <i>Frozen</i> serves as evidence that they can compete and (possibly) lead in the CGI arena. They'll have to pop out at least a couple more at this level and continue to improve technically before they can claim leadership. It also shows that a good story is more important than the technical stuff. And it never hurts to give the people what they want. tryanmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881154741574720094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-55898185302454995992014-02-11T12:23:44.821-05:002014-02-11T12:23:44.821-05:00One of my bad habits it to re-work plots to my lik...One of my bad habits it to re-work plots to my liking when I feel they fall short. <br />As I was watching the coronation scene, I thought to myself - "wouldn't it be awesome if she stormed off the the mountains, built an ice palace and brooded." And that she did. <br /><br /> It's rare that a movie can craft a plot and script that are both compelling and emotionally satisfying, this one covers them all. <br /><br />The only other animated production that held the same level of satisfaction is "The Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow". But that's another story.djskithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13497045723185560102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-18289536536369599402014-02-11T08:31:41.890-05:002014-02-11T08:31:41.890-05:00"not sure whether this film has more doors in..."not sure whether this film has more doors in it than Mulan has reflections, but it's got to be close."<br /><br />Good observation! :) Kithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453591141757808708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-26243938253631420602014-02-11T07:54:32.419-05:002014-02-11T07:54:32.419-05:00My kids loved Frozen and I enjoyed it quite a bit,...My kids loved Frozen and I enjoyed it quite a bit, but I wouldn't say its success gives Disney leadership of CG animation. There are a lot of talented developers working on kid's CGI movies and a lot of them are finding commercial success (the Lego movie which I haven't seen yet just put up insane numbers at the box office).<br /><br />Olaf might as well have 'comic relief sidekick' written on his face, but my daughters thought he was cute and funny. <br /><br />I honestly didn't pay much attention to the music (not a musical guy) but it didn't get in the way the way musical numbers do in some films (nods towards the Chipmunk movies). <br /><br />Of course, my daughters also love the Chipmunks movies so perhaps the lesson is that kids don't yet have all the experience/cynicism of adults thus find it easier to enjoy what an adult might find over-familiar or even just poorly done.Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16124128949343301445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-18599651315080089172014-02-11T03:55:15.735-05:002014-02-11T03:55:15.735-05:00Pullman, good observations. This reaction is only ...Pullman, good observations. This reaction is only after one viewing, though I can tell this bears repeated viewings. I'll have to keep that in mind the next time I see it. tryanmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881154741574720094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-45704048740534440182014-02-11T03:52:22.914-05:002014-02-11T03:52:22.914-05:00Kit, I had the same fear about Olaf going in and w...Kit, I had the same fear about Olaf going in and was so pleased to be wrong. He is the embodiment of the story's heart, but you'd never realize it during the show. tryanmaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881154741574720094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-73218757688510723562014-02-11T00:51:22.122-05:002014-02-11T00:51:22.122-05:00"Love is an Open Door" rewards a second ..."Love is an Open Door" rewards a second viewing after you've seen the film. Encouraging love opens all sorts of doors...<br />Speaking of which, not sure whether this film has more doors in it than Mulan has reflections, but it's got to be close.Paulmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-16344133074111790702014-02-11T00:28:55.510-05:002014-02-11T00:28:55.510-05:00Some more things. Going in I thought Olaf would dr...Some more things. Going in I thought Olaf would drive me nuts. But I came to love the little guy.<br /><br />Oh, and click on the link tyranmax gave you for "Let it Go". I promise you will be singing it for the rest of the week. At a minimum. And then buy the soundtrack. Its worth the cost. Trust me.<br /><br />"Cold never bothered me anyway... "Kithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453591141757808708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-29216431278287983722014-02-11T00:22:15.993-05:002014-02-11T00:22:15.993-05:00Tyranmax,
Could not agree more! And "Let it ...Tyranmax,<br /><br />Could not agree more! And "Let it Go" is Disney's best at since the 90s. I remember when I watched it my jaw dropped. And so much character development in one song. Holy crap that is a great song. It better win the Oscar. And you are right, Demi Lovato's cover does not hold a candle to Idina Menzel's version.<br />"Frozen Heart" is great too. And listen to the lyrics, they establish not only the mood but the themes of the story perfectly and at times seem to be describing Queen Elsa.<br /><br />Oh, and Queen Elsa is my new crush. Wowza! <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BrMZVI6RSo8/UmCo25zbiEI/AAAAAAAAQPk/U5cuKpyP2LY/s1600/Disney%2BFrozen%2B-%2BElsa%2BThe%2BSnow%2BQueen.jpg" rel="nofollow">LINK</a>Kithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453591141757808708noreply@blogger.com