{"id":5115,"date":"2019-11-19T16:08:23","date_gmt":"2019-11-19T23:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=5115"},"modified":"2019-11-25T16:45:56","modified_gmt":"2019-11-25T23:45:56","slug":"frozen-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2019\/frozen-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Frozen II * Beautiful Sequel To One of the Greatest Animated Films Ever Made"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/FrozenII.poster.jpg?resize=152%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5118\" width=\"152\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/FrozenII.poster.jpg?resize=203%2C300&amp;ssl=1 203w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/FrozenII.poster.jpg?w=338&amp;ssl=1 338w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Why was Elsa born\nwith magical powers? The answer is calling her and threatening her kingdom.\nTogether with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, she&#8217;ll set out on a dangerous but\nremarkable journey. In <em>Frozen<\/em>, Elsa feared her powers were too much for\nthe world. In <em>Frozen II<\/em>, she must hope they are enough. From the Academy\nAward\u00ae-winning team\u2014directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, producer Peter Del\nVecho and songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez\u2014and featuring the\nvoices of Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad, Walt Disney\nAnimation Studios\u2019 <em>Frozen 2<\/em> opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2019. KIDS\nFIRST! Film Critic Zoe C. comments, \u201c<em>Frozen II&nbsp;<\/em>is a beautiful\ncontinuation of one of the greatest animated films ever made. We know the story\nand characters from the 2013 film, so it\u2019s not as original, surprising and\ninnovative as the first one, but as the story evolves so does the animation.\u201d Lindalee\nR. adds, \u201cI love\n<em>Frozen II<\/em> so much, because the animation is so fantastic and it is so\ngreat to see all the characters come back together for a whole new adventure.\u201d Will\nC. chimes in with, \u201cThe message of this film is that when you feel that you\u2019ve\nlost all hope, you should do the next right thing.\u201d Kimbirly O., KIDS FIRST! Adult\nJuror, wraps it up with, \u201cI must admit. I love Disney. I loved the very\noriginal <em>Frozen<\/em> and love <em>Frozen II<\/em>! The music is captivating, as\nare the loveable characters we fell in love with when Frozen debuted in 2013. When\nit comes to music, I predict \u201cInto the Unknown\u201d is going to become this year\u2019s\n\u201cLet It Go.\u201d See their full reviews and interviews from the premiere and junket\nbelow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frozen II<br>By Zoe C., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CzrVq1wwYU0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25d8bdd6f3cb5f-1.jpg?resize=225%2C95&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5121\" width=\"225\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25d8bdd6f3cb5f-1.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25d8bdd6f3cb5f-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C429&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25d8bdd6f3cb5f-1.jpg?resize=768%2C322&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25d8bdd6f3cb5f-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption> Walt Disney Animation Studios\u2019 \u201cFrozen 2\u201d opens on Nov. 22, 2019. \u00a9 2019 Disney. All Rights Reserved. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Frozen II&nbsp;<\/em>is a beautiful\ncontinuation of one of the greatest animated films ever made. We know the story\nand characters from the 2013 film, so it\u2019s not as original, surprising and\ninnovative as the first one, but as the story evolves so does the animation.\nThe characters grow in their arc, becoming more mature, with stronger relationships\nand technically,&nbsp;<em>Frozen II&nbsp;<\/em>is a much better film than its\npredecessor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anna (Kristen Bell), Elsa (Idina Menzel),\nKristoff (Jonathan Groff), Olaf (Josh Gad) and Sven have become a family. Now,\nthey try to discover the origin of Elsa\u2019s powers in order to save their Kingdom\nbecause it seems as if Elsa has awakened some powerful spirits. They leave\nArandelle, their hometown, and embark into a Nordic odyssey, in the impetuous\nfall, where they will face dangers and will meet new characters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25d8bdd6e9438c-2.jpg?resize=300%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25d8bdd6e9438c-2.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25d8bdd6e9438c-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C429&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25d8bdd6e9438c-2.jpg?resize=768%2C322&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25d8bdd6e9438c-2.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption> Walt Disney Animation Studios\u2019 \u201cFrozen 2\u201d opens on Nov. 22, 2019. \u00a9 2019 Disney. All Rights Reserved. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>During the film\u2019s 103 minutes, we are\ndelighted with seven new songs, most of them as iconic as those in the previous\nfilm and 19 score tracks. \u201cInto the Unknown\u201d stays with you and I\u2019m sure we\nwill hear this beautiful composition at the Oscar ceremony.&nbsp;<em>Frozen II<\/em>&nbsp;feels\nlike a musical at times and that just makes the movie better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The story is well narrated and easy to\nfollow for little ones. Sisterhood is a powerful force and the bond between\nAnna and Elsa only strengths during the whole movie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Frozen II<\/em>&nbsp;is absolutely eye\ncandy with a beautiful color palette similar to the original adding the warm\ntones of autumn. The filmmakers traveled to Finland,\nIceland and Norway\nfor inspiration. They consulted with a botanist in Oslo to make sure the forest resembles the\nauthentic vegetation there. The animation is not just beautiful, but also a\ngreat representation of the Nordic folklore and the geography of the\nplaces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can also appreciate the advances in\ntechnology in the new characters. Among the most challenging to animate are Nokk,\nthe water spirit and Gale, the wind spirit. The costumes are very detailed and\ngorgeous and, even Olaf gets to wear one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25d68425467bd0.jpg?resize=300%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5123\" width=\"300\" height=\"126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25d68425467bd0.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25d68425467bd0.jpg?resize=1024%2C429&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25d68425467bd0.jpg?resize=768%2C322&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25d68425467bd0.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption> Featuring Evan Rachel Wood as the voice of Iduna, Walt Disney Animation Studios\u2019 \u201cFrozen 2\u201d opens on Nov. 22, 2019. \u00a9 2019 Disney. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The actors from the original cast reprise\ntheir roles and Jason Ritter makes his Disney debut as the voice of Ryder. My\nfavorite characters are Brunni, the salamander and Olaf played by Josh Gad.\nOlaf is very funny and his character becomes bigger in this sequel. My favorite\nscenes are the ones where the characters are discovering the elements in the\nforest, because each one represents a new challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The message of the film is about creating\nyour own destiny and not being afraid of growing up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give this film 5 out of 5 stars and\nrecommend it for ages 6 to 16, as well as adults.&nbsp;<em>Frozen II<\/em>&nbsp;opens\nNovember 22, 2019. Be sure to check it out! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frozen II<br>By Lindalee R., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oQYILW6UotI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\n<p>I\nlove <em>Frozen II<\/em> so much, because the animation is so fantastic and it is\nso great to see all the characters come back together for a whole new adventure.\nIn the first movie Anna (Kristen Bell) and Elsa (Idina Menzel) rediscovered\nbeing sisters. In this movie, which takes place three years after the original,\ntheir closeness as sisters is stronger than ever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dsJYiE_OeGk\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>The movie\nstarts off in the past with Anna and Elsa\u2019s parents telling Anna and Elsa about\nthe enchanted forest. Their mom sings them a lullaby about a secret place full\nof magical powers.&nbsp;Then we fast forward to present time and Elsa hears a\nmysterious voice that calls her into the North Woods and the adventure begins.\nAlong the way they meet the Northuldra, a tribe of people who live in the\nenchanted forest that are connected with the elements. On this journey Anna and\nElsa find out about their parents\u2019 past and Elsa finds out who and what she\nreally is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25dbb044c56497.jpg?resize=300%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5126\" width=\"300\" height=\"126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25dbb044c56497.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25dbb044c56497.jpg?resize=1024%2C429&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25dbb044c56497.jpg?resize=768%2C322&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25dbb044c56497.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven journey far beyond the gates of Arendelle in search of answers. \u201cFrozen 2\u201d opens in U.S. theaters November 22. \u00a9 2019 Disney. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Frozen\nII<\/em> has seven\nnew original songs and all new characters that help Elsa on her journey to\ndiscover who she is and the origin of her powers. \u201cLost in the Woods\u201d sung by Kristoff;\nit is so funny because it has all these inside jokes from old music videos.\nThere are also two great songs sung by Elsa \u2013 \u201cInto the Unknown\u201d and \u201cShow\nYourself.\u201d Plus, Olaf (Josh Gad) also has a really fun song called \u201cWhen I am\nOlder\u2019\u2019 and Anna sings a song too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout\nthis movie Olaf become smarter and much funnier. It\u2019s a really great experience\nto see that happen to our favorite little lovable snowman. This movie has a lot\nof comedy, adventure and touching moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nmessage of this film is to follow your heart and listen to your gut, because if\nyou do, there could be a huge adventure waiting for you. Another important\nmessage in the movie is that family is important and will always be there for\nyou; so don\u2019t ever turn them away when they offer to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_SKaoJf0p54\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>I\ngive <em>Frozen II<\/em>, 5 out of 5 snowflakes and recommend it for ages 5 to 18.\nAdults will love it too! You can catch it in theaters November 22, 2019. Look\nfor it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frozen II<br>By Will C., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OKWDganPB7w\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Frozen\nII <\/em>is an\nexciting animated adventure with lots of laughs! The bright, lively animation\nreally gives character to everyone in this movie. The new songs and exciting\nstory make this film a great choice for the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25d684251c0f38.jpg?resize=225%2C127&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5122\" width=\"225\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25d684251c0f38.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25d684251c0f38.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25d684251c0f38.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25d684251c0f38.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Trusted reindeer Sven and curious snowman Olaf (Josh Gad) are up for an adventure. Walt Disney Animation Studios\u2019 \u201cFrozen 2\u201d opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2019.  \u00a9 2019 Disney. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Elsa\n(Idina Menzel) and Anna (Kristen Bell) set off on a quest with their friends\nOlaf (Josh Gad), Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and trusted reindeer Sven. They\u2019re\nfollowing a mysterious voice that only Elsa can hear; in hopes of finding the\nenchanted forest their father told them about when they were kids. Along the\nway, they encounter spirits of air, water, earth, and fire, and they learn of a\nmysterious fifth spirit that they must find. Elsa and Anna work together to\nright a wrong from the past, even though this may mean sacrificing everything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frozen\nII has lots of great new songs that help tell the story, but nothing as catchy\nas those in the original film. There is no main villain or antagonist, just a\nlot of angry spirits to deal with. The audience at the screening I attended\nreally loved the sequence where Olaf treats some new characters to a hilarious\nrecap of the first Frozen movie. The costume designers must have had a lot of\nfun designing the intricate costumes and Elsa and Anna both change clothes lots\nof times throughout the film. The animators have done some pretty incredible\nthings, from making a horse out of water, to creating a flaming salamander. My\nfavorite part is a funny song Olaf sings about how everything will make sense\nwhen he\u2019s older. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25dc72f70e489c.jpg?resize=300%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25dc72f70e489c.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25dc72f70e489c.jpg?resize=1024%2C429&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25dc72f70e489c.jpg?resize=768%2C322&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25dc72f70e489c.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Elsa (Idina Menzel) finds herself in an enchanted forest that is surrounded by a mysterious and magical mist. \u201cFrozen 2\u201d opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2019. \u00a9 2019 Disney. All Rights Reserved..<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nmessage of this film is that when you feel that you\u2019ve lost all hope, you\nshould do the next right thing. Parents should be aware that some beloved\ncharacters are in grave danger and young children might be upset by what\nbefalls them. There are some really dark moments when even the usually\noptimistic Anna thinks all is lost. However, there are some great messages\nabout bravery in the face of danger and doing the right thing despite the cost\nto yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\ngive this film 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for children ages 6 to 12 and\nI believe adults will like it too. You can see Frozen II in theaters everywhere\nstarting November 22, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frozen II<br>By Kimbirly O., KIDS FIRST! Adult Juror<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bwzLiQZDw2I\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>I\nmust admit. I love Disney. I loved the very original <em>Frozen<\/em> and love <em>Frozen\nII<\/em>! The music is captivating, as are the loveable characters we fell in\nlove with when Frozen debuted in 2013. The core characters, Princess Anna (Kristen\nBell), Queen Elsa (Idina Menzel), Olaf (Josh Gad), Kristoff (Jonathan Groff), Olaf\nand Sven are back and living seemingly normal, happy lives in Arendelle. Olaf\nratchets up the comedy and has a plethora of entertaining lines and musical\ntrips down memory lane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25dc72f6f96d0b.jpg?resize=300%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25dc72f6f96d0b.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25dc72f6f96d0b.jpg?resize=1024%2C429&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25dc72f6f96d0b.jpg?resize=768%2C322&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25dc72f6f96d0b.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Anna (Kristen Bell) learns that a voice has been calling Elsa, urging her to venture into the unknown where she must face the spirits of nature\u2014wind, fire, earth and water. \u201cFrozen 2\u201d opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2019. \u00a9 2019 Disney. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\nEveryone has grown-up a bit since we last saw the fine people of Arendelle.\nKristoff can\u2019t get out of his own way in his desire to propose to Anna and life\nseems to be merry for all, until a calling is felt by Queen Elsa and the group\ngoes in search of answers in the Enchanted\n Forest, a forbidden\nplace. Along the way, we meet new characters including Mattias (Sterling K.\nBrown), Yelana (Martha Plimpton) and Honeymaren (Rachel Matthews). They all\nhave a part as Anna and Elsa\u2019s quest to learn their family history begins and\nit gets a little dark as many ventures into the past can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25dc72f70c7b9b.jpg?resize=300%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25dc72f70c7b9b.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25dc72f70c7b9b.jpg?resize=1024%2C429&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25dc72f70c7b9b.jpg?resize=768%2C322&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Frozen25dc72f70c7b9b.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption> Walt Disney Animation Studios\u2019 \u201cFrozen 2\u201d opens on Nov. 22, 2019. \u00a9 2019 Disney. All Rights Reserved. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When\nit comes to music, I predict \u201cInto the Unknown\u201d is going to become this year\u2019s\n\u201cLet It Go.\u201d I\u2019d be willing to predict the Golden Globe and the Academy Awards\nnomination for Best Original Song. I also predict Disney will sell millions of\niguanas over the holidays. Disney\u2019s sequel to Frozen has a built-in fan base,\nand the Disney marketing machine partnered with the world to ensure we know the\nfilm opens just before Thanksgiving, in plenty of time to entertain the entire\nfamily!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\ngive this film 4.5 of 5 stars for its beautiful animation, music and\ncomedy.&nbsp; I would have loved more\ncharacter development, especially for the new characters. &nbsp;This film will appeal to ages 3 to 18. &nbsp;There is one segment which may appear scary to\nyounger children. <em>Frozen II<\/em> opens in theaters November 22, 2019. See it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why was Elsa born with magical powers? The answer is calling her and threatening her kingdom. Together with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, she&#8217;ll set out on a dangerous but remarkable journey. In Frozen, Elsa feared her powers were too much for the world. In Frozen II, she must hope they are enough. From the Academy Award\u00ae-winning team\u2014directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, producer Peter Del Vecho and songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez\u2014and featuring the voices of Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad, Walt Disney Animation Studios\u2019 Frozen 2 opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2019. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Zoe C. comments, \u201cFrozen II is a beautiful continuation of one of the greatest animated films ever made. We know the story and characters from the 2013 film, so it\u2019s not as original, surprising and innovative as the first one, but as the story evolves so does the animation.\u201d Lindalee R. adds, \u201cI love Frozen II so much, because the animation is so fantastic and it is so great to see all the characters come back together for a whole new adventure.\u201d Will C. chimes in with, \u201cThe message of this film is that when you feel that you\u2019ve lost all hope, you should do the next right thing.\u201d Kimbirly O., KIDS FIRST! Adult Juror, wraps it up with, \u201cI must admit. I love Disney. I loved the very original Frozen and love Frozen II! The music is captivating, as are the loveable characters we fell in love with when Frozen debuted in 2013. When it comes to music, I predict \u201cInto the Unknown\u201d is going to become this year\u2019s \u201cLet It Go.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[15],"tags":[675,22,956,963,953,944,35,870,960,949,958,950,959,947,961,962,886,952,942,945,948,954,957,941,951,955,946,964,943,965],"class_list":["post-5115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-feature-film-reviews","tag-675","tag-animation","tag-anna","tag-celebrities","tag-chris-buck","tag-clark-spencer","tag-disney","tag-disney-animation","tag-elsa","tag-evan-rachel-wood","tag-frozen-2-official-trailer","tag-frozen-ii","tag-frozen-sequel","tag-hadley-gannaway","tag-idina-menzel","tag-into-the-unknown","tag-jason-ritter","tag-jennifer-lee","tag-jonathan-groff","tag-kristen-anderson-lopez","tag-kristen-bell","tag-kristoff","tag-let-it-go","tag-lindalee-rose","tag-mattea-conforti","tag-olaf","tag-robert-anderson-lopez","tag-selena-gomez","tag-walt-disney-animation","tag-world-premiere"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paS5I2-1kv","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5115","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5115"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5115\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5153,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5115\/revisions\/5153"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5115"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5115"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}